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Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak

Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak

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Ocean Kayak® Frenzy is 100% fun--short enough to maneuver but with a built-in keel for tracking, it performs well on surf, rivers and flat water.

  • Take this popular sit-on-top kayak out in flat water, moderate ocean swells, or slow-moving rivers for nature-watching, surfing, fishing and fun
  • Perfect for kids and the kid at heart, the short length and open cockpit design is stable and user-friendly, even for beginners
  • Comfortable molded-in seat well and foot wells
  • Hull design allows Frenzy kayaks to nest together (up to 3 boats high) for easy storage in garage, the backyard, or at the cabin
  • Includes self-bailing scupper holes, bow storage, bow spray deflector, accessory eyelets, adjustable gear straps, drain plug and carry handles
  • To manage water flooding through scupper holes, Scupper Stoppers are available (sold separately); the Frenzy requires four medium Scupper Stoppers

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Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Flatwater kayaking
Polyethylene
Plastic
9 feet
31 inches
43 pounds
Molded / plastic
1
Not applicable
275 - 325 pounds
None
No
Material(s)
Hull construction
Length
Width
Weight
Seat type
Number of paddlers
Hatch capacity
Weight capacity (lbs)
Tracking system
Foldable

Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak Customer Reviews

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Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak
 
4.5

(based on 8 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (7)
  • Stable (7)
  • Good maneuverability (6)
  • Easy to paddle (4)
  • Compact (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Beginners (3)
    • Experienced paddlers (3)
    • Flat waters (3)
    • Rivers (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Recreational (5)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Nov

    16

    2008

    (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great kayak for the price

    By yakkerva

    from Falls Church VA

    About Me Recreational

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    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Ocean Swells

      Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

      My wife and I bought one last summer for use on the Jersey shore. What a great investment! (We also white water kayak using Daggers so we are not new to kayaking.) The Frenzy provides great stability and easy handling in swells up to five feet but you need to outfit it with the optional knee straps to give you control. It might be ok in well formed waves above that but we didnt have any when we were at the beach...maybe this year! Make sure you get a backrest. The comfort backrest at $40 works well for us. Going to buy another Frenzy so we no longer have to share...we both want to be out in the surf. Wouldnt recommend it for anyone over 200 lbs since it I doubt it would have sufficient bouyancy. Also, since the seat is molded plastic, make sure you sit in one before you purchase .... you want to be able to fit comfortably in the seat...right? As for car tranport, we made a trip to the shore to ride post hurricane waves...it fit within our Expedition. Usually we just strap it on top tho because we need to have room for kids...tho maybe we could strap them to the roof. For transport at the beach Im building my own cart based on some kayak carts I found on youtube. Im sure it will be cheaper and more sturdy than mass produced items that seem overpriced.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      19

      2008

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      On the water, not in it : )

      By Another Adventure

      from Southeast Florida

      About Me Recreational

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Slow

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters
      • Kayak Camping
      • Ocean Swells
      • Rapids

      Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

      We have a few different Ocean Kayak models for our family and friends. We have the Frenzy because it is the best boat for people who want to have fun on the water, but are afraid of falling into the water. The Frenzy is the most stable boat on the market and over the past 8 years of use has helped people enjoy the sport of paddling without the fear of capsizing.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      16

      2008

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      LOVE IT!

      By BlueJewels

      from Lake of the Woods, MN

      About Me Recreational

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Trips
        • Flat Waters
        • Rivers

        Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

        This is my 2nd Kayak and by far this one is the best! This one is more stable, has a wider seat and I love the color. For more back support I bought the Compfort Pro-back rest which is well worth it. Now I enjoy longer hours in the sun and on the water.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        14

        2007

        (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent surfer

        By maggiekayak

        from Philadelphia, PA

        About Me Intermediate

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact
        • Good Maneuverability
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Beginners
          • Experienced Paddlers
          • Ocean surfing

          Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

          Playing in the ocean surf is a blast! As you walk along the beach, you'll see Frenzy's everywhere-they dominate the south NJ surf. They are extremely stable and easy to use. Make sure to get a backrest because it gives your paddle stroke more power which moves you forward. It easily fits my 5'2" 125# female frame but it is also a good fit for you bigger guys. Want a big smile? Go play in the surf with a Frenzy.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          7

          2007

          (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          great fun

          By climb4life

          from san diego

          See all my reviews

          Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

          doesnt go long distances very well but great fun if you just want to go mess around in the ocean. easy and fun to use

          (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          1

          2007

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          love the ocean frenzy!

          By jaybird

          from Southern Belize

          About Me Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Compact
          • Easy To Lift
          • Good Maneuverability
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Beginners
            • Experienced Paddlers
            • Quiet Lakes
            • Rivers

            Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

            My wife and I both have frenzies...We love them. A great sit on top for the money. They track good for such short kayaks. Light enough to pull along with a scuba tank hookah setup. Plenty fun.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            12

            2007

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Fun Times

            By dentalhygienenut

            from Santa Rosa, CA

            About Me Recreational

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Maneuverability
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Beginners
              • Experienced Paddlers
              • Quiet Lakes
              • Rivers

              Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

              What a fun boat. It does drag a little on the bottom in lower waters (where my other kayak floats on by) but definately a great time and easy to maneuver through the rapids. Fun Fun Fun!!!

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              31

              2010

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Took it out for a spin.

              By XClayX

              from MN

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

              • Drain Holes
              • Slow

              Best Uses

              • Flat Waters

              Comments about Ocean Kayak Frenzy Sit-on-Top Kayak:

              I had the chance to rent one of these at a park. It was a good time, there easy to paddle, very stable, almost un-sinkable. I didn't like the drain holes though, I got a little wet when we were just leasurly paddling.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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