The Rapier 20

A real open water speed machine. Despite being new to the market this kayak has already set a world record for the fastest crossing from England to France by kayak and won Britain’s toughest adventure race in the Hebridean islands
off the coast of Scotland. Sea worthy, super fast & surprisingly stable & user-friendly, this kayak is the fastest ever reviewed by SeaKayaker magazine (to see the review click HERE). In a series of races around the UK with Ian Tordoff paddling, the Rapier was shown to be clearly the fastest open water kayak in the field, frequently streeting elite competitors, especially when wind or sea state came into the reckoning. Against an Olympic class field in the Hebridean classic, Ian came in 7 full minutes ahead of much fancied competitors. You can read the story of Ian’s channel crossing HERE.

Chris James powering the Rapier through Sydney Heads, April 2008 (photo Rob Mercer)

Technical Specs:

Length	Width	Depth	Material	Weight	Paddler
6.09m	45cm	36cm	Kevlar	18kg	70kg – 100kg

Features:

Navigator Rudder

The Kayaksport Navigator rudder is a lightweight and simple system which provides ample steerage for these longer boats. Integrated with the adjustable Seadog footrests.

SeaDog Footrests

A secure yet fully adjustable footrest system with integrated rudder controls. It can be adjusted in seconds over a range of 30cm.

Positive Thigh Grips

Scooped thigh braces integral with the cockpit rim provide a positive grip and enable rolling whilst maintaining a high knee area.

K1 Race Cockpit

A hybrid cockpit style to fit race K1/Marathon decks an a high knee paddling style with increased seaworthyness.

Light Bonded Foam Bulkhead

Keeping the weight down, the foam bulkhead provides all the necessary structural support and is made watertight with a XXXX bonding.

Ergonomic Race Seat

A broader fit than an Italian seat (for comfort when putting the miles in) but simple and lightweight in construction.

Colour Options

Choose from six colours for your triple-layer polyethylene kayak.

Extra Options (not standard)

Silva 70P Compass

The Silva 70P Compas is a compact watertight unit which can be fitted vertically or at a

sloping angle. It allows transverse tilting up to 30º, with unlimited tilting fore and aft. Double scale, with top and edge readings.

Navigator Rudder

A simple, lightweight yet high-performance rudder system from Kayaksport.

Reinforced Keel Strip

Reduce wear and tear on your hull, with an additional diolen rubbing strip bonded to the keel line.

Pro Kevlar Construction

Vacuum infusion Kevlar/carbon hull for reduced weight.

Ultra Kevlar Construction

Top fight construction with vacuum infusion Kevlar/carbon for deck, hull and bulkheads.