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Hurricane Kayaks Santee 135 Kayak

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The Hurricane Kayaks Santee 135 kayak goes a little farther and moves a little faster than kayaks of similar length, and it just might put a slightly bigger grin on your face.

Trylon thermoformed ABS plastic hull material is stiff and light and offers looks similar to traditional composite kayaks but costs considerably less
Crisp entry lines, reliable tracking and responsive turning make the Santee 135 an outstanding boat for day touring and all-around use
Large cockpit opening makes it easy to get in and out of the Santee 135 kayak
Adjustable seat back ensures a comfortable experience in the cockpit; simply pull seat back forward to unlock and adjust and then push back to relock
Shockcord keeper offers hands-free storage of your paddle; rear storage hatch shelters small items
Bow and stern deck rigging offers easy storage, and bulkheaded stern and bow help keep items dry
Carry handles ease transport to the water

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Hurricane Kayaks Santee 135 Kayak

4.5

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Jun

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great second boat!

By Nwimport

from Redmond Wa

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Fast and great handling
Good Maneuverability

Cons

Not enough deck straps
Not Enough Storage

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Ocean Swells

Comments about Hurricane Kayaks Santee 135 Kayak:

I love this kayak. I got the hurricane 116 sport last year as my first kayak and quickly wanted more speed and better tracking. It's great to learn with because of large easy entry and exit cockpit and at 28" wide very stable. That being said as I got more proficient I headed for more open water with more swells and chop. That's when I started wanting a longer better tracking boat that rode waves better. Since the quality and price value were so good on the 116 the first boat I looked at was it's bigger brother the 135. I compared it to others and the feature that really puts these kayaks ahead of the competition is the seating. They are thickly padded, breathable and adjustable ,1) seat fore and aft 2) seat back up and down 3) thigh support up and down 4) foot pegs and foldable seat back for easy transport.
The 135 is almost 5 " narrower and hull shape is more symmetrical than the 116 so it's MUCH faster and more maneuverable with better tracking on open water and it slices thru waves more instead of riding up and over compared to the 116. I can do hi angle paddling much easier since I don't have to reach over to work around the wider profile of the 116. I love both of these boats and they are each great when being used as intended. I was going to sell the 116 till my 8 year old grandsons both tried and LOVED IT!! :)

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Aug

2011

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A great performing kayak and pretty too!

By KevJo

from Bend, Oregon

About Me Casual/ 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

Comments about Hurricane Kayaks Santee 135 Kayak:

I started out comparing several kayaks and narrowed it down to the Hurricane Santee 135 and the Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125. It was a hard choice because of the features each boat offered. My wife helped with the decision by pointing out that the Santee 135 was 10 lbs lighter which would be an advantage with my bad back when I lift it onto my roof rack. It is a narrower and tippier boat but fairly stable just the same. This winter I plan on going to the rolling classes in a heated pool and explore just how far I can lean. One should sit in this boat before buying as large feet and long legs may find it cramped. I have a 32 inch inseam and size 13 feet. On the water it sits well and when paddling it goes fairly fast. It's hard for others to keep up (reminds me of the saying; If you're not the lead dog, the scenery remains the same). I would recommend this boat to anyone who enjoys paddling and wants to improve their skills.

Service and delivery comments:

REI did a great job getting the boat to the store for pick up. Service was great and there were lots of folks who offered advice on the care of the boat.