Elie Straight 120 XE Kayak with Rudder

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Just as smooth as its 14 ft. cousin, the Elie Strait 120 XE kayak with rudder lets smaller paddlers escape the ho-hum routine and enjoy the water.

V-shaped, swede-form hull and extended keel help the Elie Strait 120 XE kayak glide through the water, and hard chines enhance edged turns and maneuverability
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
Soft padded seat ensures you have a fun, comfortable paddle
Backrest supports your paddle stroke with noticeable flex, and you can adjust the height and the angle to dial in support
Perforated-foam back panel creates excellent comfort thanks to is air-circulating design, and a bottle holder keeps refreshment within easy reach
Padded cockpit offers comfort for your knees and thighs
Large footbraces adjust to ensure a comfortable paddling position
Extended keel enhances tracking, and cockpit-deployable rudder helps you paddle in a straight line
Bow day hatch helps protect splash-sensitive items
Quick-lock stern hatch features a hinged design and locking levers; to open hatch, simply slide levers to unlock and flip open to access gear
Bow and stern bulkheads help keep contents of hatches dry and organized
Includes reflective perimeter lines, bungee storage and carry handles that fit into your hands
The Elie Straight 120 XE kayak with rudder weights approximately 48 lbs.

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Elie Straight 120 XE Kayak with Rudder Customer Reviews

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Elie Straight 120 XE Kayak with Rudder

5.0

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Oct

2012

5.0

Quite a Surprise

By falcore17

from South Central Wisconsin

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Pros

Comfortable seat
Durable
Excellent tracking
Horizontal Bottle Holder
Nice Price-performance
Nice Sized Cockpit
Oversize Rudder Foot Pegs
Plenty of storage
Stiff And Light
Swede-form Hull

Cons

Intermittent Hatch Leaks

Best Uses

Calm Water To Medium Chop
Rivers and Lakes

Comments about Elie Straight 120 XE Kayak with Rudder:

My husband bought the 14' version (Elie Strait 140 XE) and I chose this 12' version (Elie Strait 120 XE). We just spent our first "Spring-Summer-Early Fall" paddling small-to-medium lakes and many winding rivers. Actually, we're former Wenonah Spirit II canoe owners who decided to make the switch to kayaks when the kids grew-up and left home. We thought it wise to try reasonably priced kayaks before transitioning to other manufacturer's longer and more expensive models. We think we made a wise decision.

First, these are terrific looking kayaks and perform absolutely great for the price. My Strait 120 XE is red/white two-toned, and my husband's Strait 140 XE is yellow/white two-toned. They easily look like far more expensive kayaks. Both are workhorses as they can stow a fair amount of cargo. The Swede-form, V-hull allows the kayak to move fast while maintaining excellent tracking. Stability is excellent.

And the cockpit, equipped with a comfortable mesh, EVA-padded seat (with a very convenient horizontal bottle holder) and oversized foot pegs, makes any short or long paddling trek enjoyable. Also, a drybag-lined hatch is easily accessible from the cockpit. The reflective perimeter lines are also a nice touch.

The only minor complaint that I have is that a small bit of water occasionally works its way into the main storage hatch. But this is not a serious "bone of contention."

CONCLUSION: Excellent price point + excellent construction + excellent speed and performance + look 'n feel of more expensive models = an absolute steal.

Elie kayaks were just what we were looking for.

*NOTE: We also decided to buy quality kayak paddles for our first 'yaks, so we invested in Werner Camano Carbon paddles. We're glad we did.