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Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak

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    Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak

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    The Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport kayak offers a blend of stability, control and comfort that will take you from first stroke to seasoned veteran.

    • Beginners will love the confidence-inspiring initial stability and lightweight responsiveness of the Glide Sport
    • As you progress, the hull offers tracking and performance that will sharpen your skills and enhance your experience
    • Short length and 42 lb. weight allows the Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport to be transported by the solo paddler
    • Specially compounded polyethylene hull resists abrasion and UV light, and offers durable good looks
    • Specialized blow molding process produces a strong hull of consistent quality
    • Large cockpit opening makes it easy to get into the boat with some extra gear; recessed coaming maximizes paddle stroke area
    • Dual-density foam seat and back rest offer padded comfort from launch until takeout; adjustable footbraces keep you poised to paddle
    • Seat adjusts using a strap and pull tab; back rest features an adjustable angle and folds down during storage
    • Thigh padding offers a bit of extra comfort
    • Fore and aft deck rigging keeps essential gear within easy reach; paddle ledge with bungee holder secures paddle when you need both hands
    • Stern flotation pillar enhances flotation in a water-logged boat
    • Toggled carry handles ease transport to the water

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    Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Flatwater kayaking
    Blow-molded polyethylene
    Plastic
    9 ft. 8 in.
    29 inches
    14 inches
    42 pounds
    43 x 21.5 inches
    Padded / foam
    1
    Not applicable
    275 pounds
    None
    No
    Material(s)
    Hull construction
    Length
    Width
    Depth
    Weight
    Cockpit size
    Seat type
    Number of paddlers
    Hatch capacity
    Weight capacity (lbs)
    Tracking system
    Foldable

    Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak Customer Reviews

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    Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak
     
    4.0

    (based on 4 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy in/out (4)
    • Easy to lift (4)
    • Comfortable (3)
    • Stable (3)

    Cons

    • Poor tracking (3)

    Best Uses

    • Flat waters (4)
    • Day trip (3)
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      • Casual/ recreational (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Mar

    27

    2013

     
    5.0

    This boat is a good boat.

    By samuraifrogGig

    from Cincinnati, OH

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Easy To Lift
    • Good Maneuverability

    Cons

    • Poor Tracking
    • Slow

    Best Uses

    • Day Trips
    • Flat Waters
    • Kayak Camping
    • Slow rivers

    Comments about Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak:

    I have had this boat for 2 years. I have used it many times in the 2 years prob around 20 times.

    You won't win any races with this boat, it is slow. The outside is a rough, not smooth this is what I think makes it slow. The inside storage was enough for me to camp 4 days out of.

    I recommend adding deck hold-downs or a deck storage kit. if you are going to camp out of it.

    I does not track very well. The boat is super stable there is no way you could roll it, this is also prob why it tracks so bad.

    It is tall on the water a breeze will move it well, the wind will take you sailing.

    I use this kayak to fish out of, and while it is slow if you are in shape and an avid paddler you can keep up with better boats it just takes more energy.

    I'm comparing this boat with my other kayaks a Tsunami SP, and a REMIX XP9.

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    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Aug

    27

    2012

    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    OK entry level boat

    By Ranger Kyle

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Easy To Lift
    • Stable

    Cons

    • Poor Tracking

    Best Uses

    • Day Trips
    • Flat Waters

    Comments about Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak:

    Bought this kayak for my girlfriend since it was one of few she could comfortably get her legs into in this price range. She is 6' and I'm 6'2", we both fit into it easily, and there is plenty of room for dry bags inside the boat. It's a very stable kayak, good for beginners, but it doesn't track very well. Also, there are a lot of sharp edges and small finish issues that take away from the quality of the boat. Overall not a bad deal for the price though, especially on sale.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jul

    3

    2012

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Nice entry level kayak

    By luv2hike93514

    from Eastern Sierra, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Flat Waters
      • Rivers

      Comments about Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak:

      I had to buy my husband a kayak so he could join me and my Emotion Bliss! He is 5'11" and 165 lbs, so even though I love my Bliss, we knew it wasn't big enough for him. He sat in a few different kayaks and after some research, he decided on the Glide. It is lightweight and very stable. He even uses it for fishing our local lakes and streams. It isn't as effortless as my Bliss, but it is fast and fun.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      28

      2012

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Entry Level Kayaks

      By StayingYoung

      from Minneapolis, MN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Comfortable seats
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy To Lift
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Poor Tracking

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters

      Comments about Emotion Kayaks Glide Sport Kayak:

      My wife and I bought two of the Emotion Glide Kayaks for use on lakes. Storage is an issue for us so we opted for these due to their size and relatively light weight. The Glide Sport is well constructed and offers better seating than others that we reviewed in this price/category. They easily fit on top of my subcompact auto.

      While they are easy to paddle and maneuver, they do not track well. Strong breezes can easily blow you off course. However, if you are looking for a solid, entry-level kayak to use on flat water - these are terrific.

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      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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