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Valley Etain

A fast expedition Composite Sea kayak

The Valley Etain composite is a fast, brilliant tracking multi day expedition sea kayak. Valley have still given the Etain a small amount of playfulness as with all Valley kayaks.

Valley Etain - Composite - From: £3750.00

Valley Etain - Kevlar Carbon - From: £4250.00

Please Contact Us or call 01603 747139 to discuss custom options & place orders.

Valley Etain Composite

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Valley Etain

The Valley Etain Composite is one of Valleys most well known sea kayaks. It is fast and track excellently in a straight line, making the Etain perfect for longer trips and expeditions. The reason the Etain is so good for expeditions as well as shorter trips isn't only because it is quick and tracks well in a straight line, but because it is not greatly effect by variations in the load carried. The neutral hull shape allows the Etain to handle predictably while still feeling well balanced in a range of paddling conditions. Valley have give then Etain a long waterline length to allow great forwards speed and enough rocker to allow good manoeuvrability without taking away from its ability to track so well. Valley designed the Etain with a shallow V shaped hull enabling not only great straight line tracking and speed but also good initial stability as well.

As you would expect from all Valley sea kayaks, the Etain composite is well equipt including: a drop down skeg, 3 hatches with sealed bulkheads, 1 forward day hatch in quick access reach, as well as deck lines, toggle style handles and deck bungee's. The seating system is comfortable with a padded seat pad, adjustable backband and hip pads. Adjustable footrests and semi aggressive thigh braces really finish this outfitting well and should allow a wide range of paddlers to have a good comfortable fit.

All in all the Etain Composite is designed as a very capable expedition/multi day paddle kayak that has a great turn of speed while still being manoeuvrable with a slightly playful side as well. The range of lengths Valley offer in the Etain should allow a perfect size & fit for most paddlers.

Not looking for a composite version? No problems the Valley Etain also comes in a plastic RM version, The Valley Etain RM.

Valley offer a range of custom options from rudders & compasses to bilge pumps and keel strips. These are all optional extras and should you require any please contact us for a more extensive quote prior to ordering. Colours can also be custom including different deck, cockpit rim and tape colours. If you have a specific requirement please call us prior to ordering to gain a quote and timescale estimate. These kayaks are not held in stock due to the amount of optional extras that can be added, however we are able to order these with a quick turn around timescale.

For all custom optional extra, colour options & manufacture times please call for a quote on 01603 747139.

Should you wish to demo a Valley Etain can be available from some of the Canoe Shops Group Stores, please contact us to discuss this further on 01603 747139 or use our Contact Us Form.

Features

Composite GRP construction
3 storage hatches with sealed bulkheads
1 forward day hatch
Adjustable backrest
Adjustable foot rests
Hip pads
Decklines
Deck Bungee's
Bow & stern toggle style handles
Drop down skeg

Dimensions

Manufacturers Weight Capacity: Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Valley Etain for your weight