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Elie Gulf 120 XE Sit-On-Top Kayak

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Item # 831543

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Stable and fun, the Elie Gulf 120 XE sit-on-top kayak offers beginning and intermediate paddlers an emjoyable experience on calm waters.

3-layer polyethylene includes a special resin in the top layer, resulting in an unusually stiff, lightweight and durable watercraft
Specialized, twin-sheet thermoforming process fuses together the deck and the hull under high pressure and heat to create an inseparable watertight joint
Additional buoyancy enhances the flotation of the Elie Gulf 120 XE sit-on-top kayak
Soft padded seat ensures you have a fun, comfortable paddle without rubbing or hot spots, and perforated foam backrest promotes cool air circulation
Backrest supports your paddle stroke with noticeable flex and the shape closely follows the natural curve of the lower back
Raise the height of the backrest using the handle situated in the rear of the seat, and adjust the angle of the seat to enhance thigh support using 2 easy-to-access straps
Large footbraces adjust to ensure a comfortable paddling position
Cockpit includes 2 small storage compartments on either side of seat
Day hatch behind cockpit includes a small dry bag to shelter splash-sensitive equipment
Quick-lock hatch covers feature a hinged design and locking lever; to open hatch, simply slide lever to unlock cover and flip open to access gear
Stern storage area features a deck cover suspended by bungees
Extended keel enhances tracking, and drainage holes throughout kayak help keep things dry
The Elie Gulf 120 XE sit-on-top kayak includes carry handles at sides, bow and stern, as well as paddle keepers, tie-down eyelets and a bow storage bungee

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Elie Gulf 120 XE Sit-On-Top Kayak Customer Reviews

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Elie Gulf 120 XE Sit-On-Top Kayak

4.0

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Initial Impressions after first outing

By KHocke

from North New Jersey

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Decals don't stick
Flimsy seatback retainer

Best Uses

Comments about Elie Gulf 120 XE Sit-On-Top Kayak:

So far, only one use on a larger reservoir, a windy day. Tracks great, and as advertised, super comfortable seating. Roomy, dry cockpit (I'm 6-0, 185#) and didn't need the scupper plugs that came with the boat. Very stable and confidence-inspiring, so I'm looking forward to my next paddle which will be on a tidal river.

Cons: Seatback angle is adjustable via straps; the retaining slot fingers for the strap broke on the first use. Seat's still adjustable but this needs to be resolved somehow. On the topic of seat: I rooftop on Yakima J-racks. The boat develops a nice hum >55 mph up there! And you can't transport upside-down else the seatback would hit the roof of your car - it's not hinged, rather it's on a stiff plastic tongue with no means to easily fold it flat into the hull. You have to roof it either on its keel or sideways on J-racks.

Nit: the stick-on hull lettering ("Elie") doesn't stick on, some of the letters peeled off while I was handling the boat to/from the water, so I just I removed the rest of the lettering, no biggie. Again, a nit.