Summary

Price At Time Of Writing | $1,195.00

Our Overall Rating | 92 out of 100

Pros - Highly portable, easy to setup, stable

Cons - Not as fast as some of the high end kayaks

Overall - Stable and good for casual paddling

Technical Specifications

Open Size - 285x84cm

Weight - 8.2kg

Load Capacity - 179kg

Packed Size - 80x50x35cm

Our Analysis & Ratings

This is a light portable kayak that is stable and handles well in the water. The Tech-Stitch (Razor Kayaks’ engineered drop stitch) floor provides an excellent surface to paddle against and it's really easy to setup and pack away. It's not as fast as some of the high end models but by no means is it slow. Easily manoeuvrable, this is a great one for the recreational paddler.

For the price it's excellent value for money.

Performance - The R1 isn't as fast in the water as some of the other top end models but it's not that far off. It does however handle really well on account of the fin and shape of the hull. The quality Tech-Stitch floor makes for a stable surface.

Construction - This is a well constructed kayak with a good design. Stable in the water thanks to its Tech-Stitch floor, it is also tough thanks to 1000 denier reinforced PVC. It's really good overall, we'd just love it to have a bit more pace - but if you’re out for a leisurely paddle with the kids or just to relax, it’s perfect.

Setup/Pack down - Easy to whip out and with 3 inflation points all close together this is quick to setup. The PVC is strong enough to not need to be covered in other fabrics so it's also able to dry off quickly which is great for pack down.

Portability - This is an extremely light kayak at 8.2kg. It's still a bit bulkier dimensions wise than some of the others but the bag comes with shoulder straps and we found it really easy to get down to the water.

Comfort - This is a pretty comfortable kayak and it's very stable in the water. The surface is good to paddle against and it comes with a comfy seat. You are in a bit of a bent knee position when paddling so it can be a difficult to gather pace.

Overall - Stable and good for casual paddling.