The Wisper is the most recent addition to our line of folding
kayaks.
The Wisper has elegant flowing lines with upswept bow and stern.
It may be described as a cross between our popular Kahuna models
and our Greenland design Khatsalano. The Wisper is similar in
weight to the Kahuna, yet longer and narrower. Gear storage volume
is about the same. It is nimble, with a fast cruising speed, and
carves turns easily with a lean. Equipped with cockpit bracing
bars, it has a solid fit for medium and smaller paddlers.
Two weights of skin are offered on the
Wisper.
For the paddler who is able to take care when approaching rugged
terrain, or only doing light day trips, choose the lighter weight
skin. The light weight deck and hull fabric are approximately 20%
lighter than the standard weight Duratek and Polytech. The hull is
reinforced with the standard solid urethane strips along the keel
and chines.
For those doing heartier paddling trips, travelling with a
well-loaded kayak, the standard weight skin will be the correct
choice.
Strap-on skeg detail
Features
A strap-on skeg is standard as it is not possible to mount a
rudder. The seat is light-weight with inflatable air back and
bottom. A comfortable foot bracing platform replaces individual
foot braces. A medium stern hatch is standard. The built in coaming
system incorporates thigh bracing bars for a firm fit. If you wish
to pack the kayak for multi-day camping trips, a bow hatch is an
option.
Hatch Sizes
Optional bow 20 x 11cm (8 x 4.5″)
Medium stern 33 x 20cm (13 x 8″)
NEW The evolution of the Wisper is here.
The Wisper XP
can be ordered with the standard (small cockpit) or a large cockpit
(similar in size to the K1 and Big Kahuna kayaks).
Standard features of the Wisper XP include:
• rudder: the stern has been modified to accept a
rudder.
NOTE: The Wisper, with its upturned stern does
not
and can not accept a rudder.
• deck reinforcement strip
• pivot foot pedals
• small bow hatch and large stern stern hatch
All the usual accessories are also included:
nylon spray skirt, sea sock, pack bag, deck lines, repair kit
