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Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak

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Get high performance in a smaller, lighter design—Delta Twelve 10 kayak is made for training or long weekend trips for amateur to expert level.

Roomy cockpit offers extra legroom while long, low waterline and specially shaped chine supply balance, speed and stability
Thermoformed ABS plastic hull material is stiff and light like traditional composite kayaks and with similar looks, but it costs considerably less
Hull shape enhances primary stability without compromising secondary stability, allowing beginners to feel comfortable in rougher seas
Acrylic Solarkote™ protects the high gloss and color of the kayak from UV rays
Seat is adjustable forward and backward even while paddling so the trim of the kayak can be adjusted on the move
Great for weekend trips, the generous capacity of the bow and stern hatches provide access to dry storage space for up to three days worth of gear
Hardshell, recessed hatch covers with neoprene hatch seals are secured via bungee closures; hatches are bulkheaded to add buoyancy and keep gear dry
Bungee deck rigging at bow and stern retains extra gear; reflective perimeter lines aid in re-entry and offer visibility in low-light conditions
Neoprene-padded seat and adjustable backband offer comfort and support on long trips; neoprene padding on thigh bracing improves comfort and control
Cockpit-adjustable foot braces fit most paddler sizes and feature a locking mechanism to keep braces in place
Ergonomic, rubber grab handles are easy on hands and make car-topping and transport to the water a snap

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Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak Customer Reviews

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Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak

4.8

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stable (9)
Easy to lift (8)
Comfortable (7)
Good maneuverability (7)
Compact (6)

Cons

Poor tracking (3)

Best Uses

Day trip (8)
Flat waters (7)
Kayak camping (6)
Rivers (5)

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- Casual/ recreational (4)
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Mar

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lovely boat

By whisk3rs

from Boston, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Light
Stable

Cons

Poor Tracking
Seat may be uncomfortable

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

This is a beautiful-looking and well-made boat. I bought one for myself and then I bought a different, smaller boat for my wife, but she didn't like it at all and said she wanted a 12.10, so we bought a second one!

It is extremely easy to paddle and is very stable, my wife was not afraid at all to use it. Both her mom and my mom, who have never paddled in their lives, liked the boats so much, they didn't want to get out of the water. Now, given the stability, the 12.10 is NOT slow. I've gotten up to 6-7 mph on a lake going into the wind (got a reading from a GPS), but usually I'm around 4.5-5mph during regular paddling.

The boat fits both my 5'8" wife and 6' myself pretty well. My only complaint is that my legs go numb after a while, but this is a common problem with boats - happens because the seat pushes too hard on the thighs and cuts off blood circulation. Doesn't affect my wife, juts me, so I wish the seat was more adjustable.

The bulkheads are huge and seal well, but the cris-crossing bungee system is a little annoying - you probably shouldn't try to get into the bulkheads on the water, but in case you do, forget about it.

Yes, there is a slight problem with tracking, but it's not a big deal. This is a 12-foot boat, so it's not going to be as fast or pointed as the ocean kayaks. However, for a 12-footer, it has an amazing balance of stability, maneuverability, and speed.

Very strong and light, as it is a thermoformed boat. Easy to get on and off a car roof - for me at least. The foot-bracing system is nice, and I like the paddle straps in the back. This boat really does have a lot of the features found only on higher-end ocean boats. The hull does scratch & mark - the marks can be taken away with a sponge, the scratches - polished out (haven't done this as I don't have any major ones yet).

Overall, a great boat, I am very happy with both of mine.

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Jul

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best-outfitted 13-ft kayak

By ZachE1

from Montgomery County, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable backrest
Comfortable
Easily adjustable seat
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Good storage space
Stable

Cons

Slow

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

The Delta 12.10 is the best-outfitted 13-ft kayak on the market. It has large bow and stern sealed compartments, full deck lines, bungee cords, easily adjustable seat, easily adjustable back rest, and easily adjustable foot braces. It is very light weight and very stable. But no matter how well outfitted, a 13-ft kayak will be slower than longer boats. There is no secret formula for making a 13-ft boat perform like a longer boat. If your friends have 16- or 17-ft boats, you will have trouble keeping up with them. I wish REI would offer a way to test paddle boats before purchase.

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Apr

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent casual boat

By Texasguy

from Houston Texas

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Poor Tracking

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Ocean Swells

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

I recently bought this boat to add to my collection of fast kayaks. I just wanted an easy to deal with boat and I think I found it. I'm 6'4" and about 200 lbs. I was surprised how well I fit in it. There's plenty of leg room and still enough room for gear. Although this is not a fast boat, it does get up and go with some strong paddling. My only complaint is that it doesn't track well without actively adjusting my heading, but after a while you learn to lean in order to keep it going straight. It's not a big deal, however a skeg or rudder option would be nice. It has a very nice polish, but seems to easily scratch. Overall the boat is very well made with great decking lines. I think its a great boat for everyone.

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Mar

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

An excellent choice...

By Honest John

from Falls Church, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Poor Tracking

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

The Delta 12-10 is a sleek and beautiful boat that is well-designed and well-built. No leaking hatches or creaking at the seams. Front and rear watertight compartments provide ample storage and double safety flotation. The hatch openings are large enough to fit a cooler and seal tightly with bungee cords. This boat is nicely appointed with deck bungees, side ropes, and a decent seat that slides up and back.

Getting in and out is okay for me at 5'9" and 190 lbs. Straddling the boat is awkward, so I normally balance my weight with the paddle placed behind the cockpit and slip my butt into the seat. The cockpit fits me quite well, although there isn't much room behind or to the sides of the seat to carry things. The paddle straps behind the cockpit are a nice touch that I use to lift the boat and occasionally to steady it when I rest next to the shoreline. It's nice to know they will firmly hold the paddle steady with a float if I need a wet re-entry.

I initially had some trouble tracking the boat in a straight line, but things got better as I adjusted the seat to distribute my weight. However, the Delta 12-10 tends to veer left or right when I stop paddling. Once I'm in the cockpit, the stability is very good and it handles waves decently. It does catch the wind and turn sideways fairly easily without a rudder or skeg to help. I mostly paddle lakes and the tidal Potomac, so I haven't exposed this boat to really rough or open water, although I believe it could handle those challenges. I tried it a couple of times on slow moving river rapids, but I don't want to tear it up so I'm getting a tougher and cheaper plastic boat for that.

Overall, this is a great kayak for a day's outing on flat water, which is what I do. I get lots of complements from people on the water and the shore as I paddle along. It goes a little over 3 mph for me with normal paddling, so it's not a real fast boat. On the other hand, the extra width makes it more stable and easier to enter.

I can also recommend this as a good boat for beginners who want to grow their skills and keep up with the crowd. That's what happened to me. I begin paddling last year, and returned my first boat, a Pungo 120, to Bean when I quickly realized it was too slow and moved like a barge. The Delta 12-10 is a sporty, safe, and responsive boat with plenty of storage that will get your juices flowing and make you feel proud to be out on the water. It's definitely worth paying the extra money to get a lighter kayak that is so impressive. You won't envy the other paddlers or regret buying it. In fact, I like it so much that I'm thinking about moving up to the Delta 15.5 if I can figure out where to put it...

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Aug

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fun and capable

By Stevie L

from Syracuse, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Lift
Fast
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Ocean Swells
Rivers

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

I took my Delta 12.10 out for the third time today, and each time I like it more. Today's trip was an eight-mile paddle on a lake with some fairly high swells. The 12.10 took it in stride, giving me confidence to tackle the bigger waves. Incidentally, I'm 5'7/170 lbs, and traded "down" from a 14.5 foot Perception sea kayak that I couldn't easily get up and down my cellar stairs or onto the top of my car. The 12.10, while smaller, doesn't sacrifice a thing in terms of stability and maneuverability, and is actually fast enough to keep up with most boats that are quite a bit longer. Fit and finish are top-notch. Try it and be impressed!

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Dec

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

fantastic all/around boat

By bohter

from eugene or

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

I am 6ft. tall and weigh 190lbs,and have size 14 feet.This boat fits me beautifully.I use it in the winter or on class 1 stuff,when I may need to portage around tree wads and such.my wife uses it in the summer when I am in my frontline boat and she loves it.She is 5ft.3inches tall.PLEASE make the DELTA 14 IN A NO RUDDER VERSION and that would become my NEW Frontline boat.With care I have done a Two night trip with some gear strapped to rear deck.In closing I LOVE the 12.10

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Nov

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Doesn't get much better.Highly recommend

By kayakers

from Southern California

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

Bought two Delta 12.10 kayaks last summer for myself and my son. Each time we go out, we enjoy this kayak more aand more. Well made,durable,easy to lift(43 lbs), excellent primary and secondary stability, maneuverable in any condition. No need for rudder or skeg. Excellent tracking. Easy to launch. Easy to load on and off of car. Best looking kayak around. Highly recommend.

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Sep

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Versatile kayak

By Pepe

from Northern Virginia

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Slow

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

Before purchasing this kayak, I examined numerous boats, looking for one that was safe (a boat with 2 bulkheads was a must), versatile, lightweight, and for use primarily in lakes and rivers. I was also looking for a boat that was relatively inexpensive, yet good-looking. I am happy to say that the Delta 12.10 thus far has exceeded my expectations.

I have paddled this boat on the nearby Occoquan Reservoir several times since purchasing it. The more I use the boat, the more I have come to respect and enjoy its many capabilities. It is well-built, safe (2 bulkheads), lightweight (only 43 pounds), easy-to-load and carry, and versatile enough for both day and weekend trips.

If you are in the market for a smaller sea kayak with most of capabilites of a larger sea kayak, you owe it to yourself to try this boat out.

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Sep

2007

(11 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Sweet boat, great value

By Heron Woman

from Portland, OR

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy To Lift
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Beginners
Easy rivers
Experienced Paddlers
Quiet Lakes

Comments about Delta Kayaks Twelve 10 Kayak:

Great value boat for the price. Good features with two small exceptions. The Wilderness system seat with the ability to raise the seat under the thighs for better support would be a great addition. Also it would be better if I could adjust the seat or the thigh brace for a better fit for a shorter kayaker (I'm 5' 4"). Otherwise, it's pretty darned comfy, it's zippy and maneuverable, stable, and cute.

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