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Current Designs Storm GT Kayak with Rudder

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    Current Designs Storm GT Kayak with Rudder

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    With room for extra cargo, the Current Designs Storm GT kayak with rudder will take you to distant waters one smooth paddle stroke at a time.

    • Fish-form construction enhances overall flotation and efficiency in the surf zone
    • Shallow-V hull enhances tracking and offers friendly stability and a lively feel in the water, and low decks minimize wind resistance
    • Rotomolded polyethylene construction offers performance, responsiveness and rugged durability
    • Touring-style cockpit provides a snug, responsive fit
    • Built-in thighbraces on the underside of the rim maximize control when edging and rolling
    • Very comfortable padded seat back moves up and down and back and forth, and it articulates to move with your paddling motion
    • Sliding bar adjusts foot pegs without having to get out and reach inside cockpit
    • Offering substantial advantages over simple foot pegs, the SEA-LECT Designs foot braces pivot and fit the angle of your foot, adjust from the cockpit and resist corrosion
    • Cockpit-deployable rudder enhances tracking in rough weather; use the foot braces to direct the rudder and steer the kayak
    • Rear hatch provides ample storage for a multiday trip and features an easy-to-use, rubberized hatch cover
    • Bow hatch features rubberized cover and an additional, hard cover with straps to protect contents from splashes
    • Bulkheaded bow and stern hatches provide generous dry cargo storage during extended voyages and enhance flotation when hatches are sealed
    • Bow, stern and center bungee deck rigging securely store extra gear on top
    • Toggled carry handles ease transport of the 63 lb. Current Designs Storm GT kayak with rudder to the water

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    Current Designs Storm GT Kayak with Rudder Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Sea kayaking
    Polyethylene
    Plastic
    17 feet
    24 inches
    14 inches
    63 pounds
    32 x 16.5 inches
    Padded / foam
    1
    (Bow) 4,406 / (stern) 8,116 cubic inches
    400 pounds
    Rudder
    No
    Material(s)
    Hull construction
    Length
    Width
    Depth
    Weight
    Cockpit size
    Seat type
    Number of paddlers
    Hatch capacity
    Weight capacity (lbs)
    Tracking system
    Foldable

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    Sep

    12

    2012

     
    4.0

    change in rudder controls for 2013

    By paddler999

    from Michigan

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Easy to Paddle
    • Good Maneuverability
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Kayak Camping
      • Rivers

      Comments about Current Designs Storm GT Kayak with Rudder:

      This is a great boat for large paddlers with intermediate skills (I'm 6' 1" 160lbs, intermediate). It's stable and handles well. I've paddled it on tree choked rivers with the rudder up and it handled very well.

      I gave it only 4 stars because the REI models have toe pedal rudder controls. Gas pedal rudder control would make it a 5 star (see below)

      IMPORTANT NOTE: The Storm was equipped with toe pedal rudder control through 2012. I found this acceptable on a borrowed boat but it's a little slow in maneuvering. I had to search with my toes to find the controls. Could be a problem if a quick response is needed. CD went with gas pedal rudder controls on the 2013 model but I don't believe REI has them yet. I ordered and received a boat in August and it had toe pedals (2013 boats began shipping from CD August 1). I didn't take delivery of the boat - waiting for the gas pedal control.

      Service and delivery comments:

      REI mistakenly told me their boats had the gas pedal rudder, but their response to the problem was excellent. Gave an immediate refund on the boat and a free shipping label for the skirt and cockpit cover that I had ordered to go with the boat.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      4

      2012

       
      4.0

      Great Boat For Big Trips

      By Outdoor Rob

      from Missouri

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Big Water Boat
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable
      • Tracks Well

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Kayak Camping
      • Multi-Day Trip
      • Rivers
      • Rough Water

      Comments about Current Designs Storm GT Kayak with Rudder:

      This is a great boat for long multi-day trips. We take multi-day trips and this boat handles the gear/weight very well no matter the water conditions. The boat tracks well, is a joy to paddle, and is fast. The only thing I found hard to do, was adjust the foot-pegs from inside the cockpit compared to other boats.

      Overall it is a great boat for what we do.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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