Tootega Kinetic 100 Hydrolite Kayak Green Reviews

4.8 Rating 5 Reviews

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“My first kayak. So different to the tubs you hire on holiday. Less stable than I was expecting, but that bodes well for progression.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“My first, slightly apprehensive, call to Shore summed up my experience with them. Straight away I was put at ease, and my questions were answered in a way that not only reassured but filled me with excitement for the purchase of a Tootega Kinetic Kayak. I've enjoyed many an hour on the river since, and am very glad to have made the purchase. Great customer service is often hard to find, but the advice and expertise I found at Shore is a great example of how it should be.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I researched the market for a quality sit-on Kayak. I found the walk-through video on the shore website for the Tootega Kinetic 100 Hydrolite and made an enquiry. The staff helped with all my questions surrounding transporting it on my car roof to performance on the water. I was able to purchase with confidence and overall I am extremely impressed and pleased with the Tootega Kinetic 100 Hydrolite, its definitely worth the price tag. Moreover, the shore team helped create a package to get me started which included the RUK rambler kayak trolley and deluxe back rest which complement the Kayak really well. Pro's - The Kayak is lightweight and sturdy. - It tracks remarkably well (even with the skeg in upward position) - Very stable good (slightly raised) seating position - Good storage options - Looks Great Con's - Had some issues with the skeg getting stuck.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“We wanted a kayak that was sportier than the standard all rounder (Wavesport Scooter) we already have but still stable for use on the sea in the usual weather conditions the UK presents us with. Your website was fantastic, with clear and honest advice, and we chose the kayak based on the description on the website. We are thrilled with our purchase! The kayak was delivered in perfect condition, wrapped carefully and protected where needed. We have used it numerous times and it's great! My husband, a qualified kayaker, loves it too especially as it has the watertight areas for storage. We would definitely buy from you again, brilliant service... thank you!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“The Tootega Kinetic (hydrolite) is a great kayak. I had hired out or demo’d various boats including the Perception Triumph 13 during the previous 3 years and I was looking for a shorter / lighter version of this. The Kinetic is that boat - with very similar performance. It tracks well and the hull speed is good - even with the high level of stability (and you don’t often get both). The shorter hull means the boat turns really well and you don’t get pushed around by the wind so much. The weight saving is significant on the hydrolite, a good 5kg below even similar length boats and it really makes a difference when trolleying or car topping. Storage space is good, the rear well easily takes a folding trolley and the front well easily takes the other drybag items such as cags and trousers etc. The seating area is well thought out and drains well, plus the footrests have good spacing, but it’s still worth using a pair of Tootega one-way bungs under the seat. The lifting skeg does give you slightly more straight-line pull for covering distance when down, but it can act as a bit of a trap if you end up in weedy areas. Also, need to remember to pull it up when mooring or entering shallows to avoid damage. It has only got blocked and stuck down once so far. To be honest, unless in a race, I tend to leave the skeg up most of the time to avoid any issues. I have been out 9 times and covered 45 miles in it on the river Thames, since getting it July. Next year I will holiday in the Bournemouth area, so will take it out around the coast then.”

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Posted 4 years ago