Hurrican Kayak Phoenix 160 Review |
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 06:57 |
The Phoenix 160 is a high performance fishing kayak from Hurricane KayaksThe Phoenix 160 is a high performance fishing kayak from Hurricane Kayaks. At 15’10” in length and 28 inches wide the Phoenix 160 tips the scales at 55 pounds. After paddling this kayak for the long outings it will enable you to take, you’ll appreciate the light weight when it comes to lifting it on your vehicle. There is a lot of volume in the Phoenix 160. It creates a bigger footprint in the water as the volume is distributed over a great area and will allow the kayak to slide easily over 4 or 5 inches of water. Inside the kayak is plenty of room for stowing rods, camping gear, and dry bags. The pipes from the Venturi do not take up much room and can be worked around. Lacking in the cockpit is a console that extends down between the footwells. The open area at the bottom of the footwell is a good place for keeping small items like anchors, pliers, and tackle boxes out of the way. No more laying them under or on top of your feet and legs. The flat rails are very comfortable against my legs and did not cut into them. You won’t get the feeling that your legs are falling asleep as in some other kayaks. Hurricane Kayaks uses a material called Trylon for making their kayaks. Trylon is a blend of ABS and Acrylic plastics that help Hurricane achieve light weight. Trylon also has a long fade life. It takes 20 years for Trylon to fade or break down in the sun unlike 2 to 4 in a rotomolded kayak. It will hold up better to oyster beds and resists “oil canning” as well. Ashley aka "Druminator" |
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