FOR SALE
Alaw Bach (Rockpool) sea kayak.
SOLD
Dimensions:
Hull: Length: 17 feet 1 inch (5.21m) - Width: 21 inches (0.53m) – Volume: 325 litres. Best suited to medium sized paddlers.
Colour:
Red all round (incl hull).
Condition:
Excellent. Well maintained. No “crashes” or breaks. The usual small scrapes along the hull expected for a one year old boat.
Price:
€1,150.
Contact: Leon Conway on 086-4124430.
For photos, see: https://www.donedeal.ie/search/search?s ... 30&start=0
Some online review detail:
“ The flattish bottom gives good surfing performance; it also gives good primary and secondary stability. At the bow the edges run out into a more rounded bow section, which carries its volume fairly far forward then finishes in a V section. This reduces nose-diving in following seas and pitching in head seas. The hull shape and snug cockpits mean these boats are designed to give excellent control of edging.
The Alaw and Alaw Bach are designed primarily for experienced kayakers, to be used in rough water. However, due to their stability they are also good for novices in calm conditions”.
“Rockpool do not fit exterior keel strips but if you examine the hull in strong sunlight you can see extra internal reinforcement along the keel line. If you press the hull of a P&H or Valley boat in the cockpit area the hull flexes considerably. This does not happen in a Rockpool.
“… the Rockpools and Nordkapp LV rolled more easily and quickly than either a Nordkapp Jubilee or a Quest. With its low rear cockpit rim, the Alaw Bach particularly lends itself to back deck rolls”.
“Conclusions - .. just about the easiest boat in which to learn about edge control. I cannot think of a better boat to be out in rough water conditions”.
See also:
http://www.rockpoolkayaks.com/alaw-bach.php