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Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak

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Furnished with a few choice extras, the Elie Sound 120 XE kayak brings the serenity of the local pond, lake or river within easy reach.

Stable and fun, the Elie Sound 120 XE kayak offers beginning and intermediate paddlers a fun experience on calm waters
3-layer polyethylene includes a special resin in the top layer, resulting in an unusually stiff, light and responsive watercraft
Specialized thermoforming process fuses together the deck and the hull under high pressure and heat
Large cockpit makes it easy to get into kayak, and soft padded seat ensures you have a fun, comfortable paddle
Backrest supports your paddle stroke with noticeable flex, and you can adjust the height to dial in the support
Storage area at the front of the cockpit features a small day hatch with a dry bag and includes a beverage holder
Padded cockpit offers comfort for your knees and thighs
Large footbraces adjust to ensure a comfortable paddling position
Extended keel enhances tracking
Quick-lock hatch cover features a hinged design and locking lever; to open hatch, simply slide lever to unlock cover and flip open to access gear
Stern bulkhead helps keep contents of hatch dry and organized
Includes reflective perimeter lines, bungee storage and carry handles that fit into your hands

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Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak Customer Reviews

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Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak

4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (9)
Stable (7)
Easy to paddle (6)
Easy in/out (5)
Easy to lift (5)

Cons

Poor tracking (4)

Best Uses

Flat waters (7)
Day trip (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5), Beginner (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 9 customers

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Jan

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very good kayak.

By bms22204

from Arlington, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Poor Tracking

Best Uses

Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

I have two of these and am quite pleased with the purchase. It is light in the water, handles three foot waves, and is comfortable to sit in.

The one unique thing about this kayak is the tray it offers. It has a tray that features a bottle holder, a waterproof container (perfect to store keys and cell phone) and almost a work area. This year I unhooked several bass while using it.

The seat has an interesting feature that holds a fishing rod very well, but not for trolling.

If it wasn't for the poor tracking it would get 5 stars. But you have to alter your paddling constently to keep a straight path.

I wish this boat had a rudder.

If there was one complaint, I wish it had a rudder. The tracking is difficult, the one weakness of the kayak. If it wasn't for that it would get 5 stars.

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Sep

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great beginner Kayak

By Nightster

from Clarksville, TN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

Great overall. Very nice seat. I had to remount the fin at the stern as it was installed off center.

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

First Kayak, Good For Me So Far

By patient23

from Manassas Park, VA

About Me Beginner

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Pros

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

Cons

Poor Tracking

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

I have used it for flatwater paddling on the Occoquan and Pohick Bay so far. The storage hold, small front container, seat and cup holder are nice features. The wide cockpit makes it easy to get in and out, but I also find that I sometimes bang my paddle/hand on the cockpit edge because it is pretty wide. I have a hard time going straight, but that may be me more than the kayak. Overall I am enjoying it and find it pretty stable and liked the price.

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Jun

2012

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Totally Awesome

By mschrimpf

from Madison, WI

About Me Beginner

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Pros

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

Cons

None

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

Wonderful kayak for the beginner.

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Jun

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great kayak for the money

By Geisterbild

from Norfolk, MA

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

Great for rivers, lakes and ponds. Tracks well for a kayak that's not +$1000. It has cup holders which is awesome!

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Mar

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Boat

By Kayak girl blue

from Olympia, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift

Cons

Poor Tracking

Best Uses

Flat Waters

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

I have only used this boat on a lake so far. It doesn't track exactly true but is fairly easy to maneuver. Compared to my previous tandem kayak, this one is very light. I am able to carry the boat to the water myself as well as get it up on top of my car by myself. The seat is comfortable and it is easy to adjust the foot rests as well. All in all I really like this boat and would recommend it to anyone looking for a recreational kayak. I would also add that my 11 year old is able to handle this boat as well.

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Aug

2011

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good beginner kayak

By kenai56

from Lake Powell Arizona

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Poor Tracking
Slow

Best Uses

Flat Waters

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

Great beginner kayak. Purchased this to paddle on lake powell.Most comfortable seat I have sat in. This does well in flat water. Paddler should be strong is there are alot of boats around. Due to wakes hitting at so many angles. Ellie sticklers blew of even before getting this home.

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Aug

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great boat for the price

By Bendguy

from Bend, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Maneuverability
Great bargain
Stable
Tracks Well

Cons

Some cheap hardware

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

Bought this as my first kayak. Paddles straight and is easy to maneuver. Spent 3+ hours on the river and the seat felt great. Not the fastest but at its price is hard to beat. Only complaint is cheap hardware. Lost a screw to the foot pegs (Pelican sent replacement) and the seat back buckle broke (very flimsy and will replace with stainless steel d rings). If you don't mind a little extra exercise paddling and want to save a bunch of money then this is a good buy.

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Jul

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A great kayak!

By bms22204

from Arlington, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Elie Sound 120 XE Kayak:

I bought two of these and have used them five times already. One of those times my 10 year old neice used one. She handled it just fine. Another time we used them on Seneca Lake in NY with two foot swells. Again, they handled them just fine.

These are excellent boats, I highly recommend them.