How to Choose a Kayak

With a large, easy-entry cockpit, the Eddyline Sandpiper 130 kayak is an ideal choice for roomy solo adventures or bringing along your child or a 4-legged adventure buddy.
Made in USA.
View all Eddyline Recreational KayaksBest Use | Flatwater Kayaking |
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Material(s) | Carbonlite |
Length | 13 feet |
Width | 28 inches |
Depth | 13.5 inches |
Weight | 49 pounds |
Cockpit Size | 48 x 22 inches |
Seat Type | Mesh / Suspension |
Number of Paddlers | 1-person |
Paddle Included | No |
Hatch Capacity | Bow: 2,783; stern: 5,620 cubic inches |
Weight Capacity (lbs) | 390 pounds |
Tracking System | None |
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This kayak looks big. The beam on it just gives it an imposing size. But this boat is fun. Deceptively fun. Will not win any major awards for tracking and at times will feel sluggish in calm waters. That big flat beam just keeps the stability perfect. But this boat likes to play. It enjoys bouncing in small waves and turning on a dime. Feels so nimble when the water gets choppy. It’s the cloudseat that’s loses me. There is no way for me to get comfortable in it. No adjustment helps. You sit up high and it gives you great command but unfortunately it’s uncomfortable. I’m 5-10, 255lbs and this boat fits like a glove otherwise. Too big sometimes.
The Eddyline 130 is a great kayak. It’s about as perfect as you can get if you’re looking for a kayak for Leisurely paddling time on the water but still want a kayak that will and can get up accelerate when you want to . That cloud seat 10 seat might be as comfortable as a lazy boy recliner and you will be tempted to plop your feet up out of the cockpit and up on the deck and take a nap . It has Ginormous amounts of cargo carrying capacity and there’s even room behind the seat . The stability is fantastic, both primary and secondary. It would take an extreme effort to flip this kayak and some smaller or weaker people may not be able to even do it. When you want to lean into a turn you can feel the secondary kick in and just hold you up even in very tight turns . It handles all kinds of chop perfectly. It rides over medium size waves like a fishing bobble coming from all directions, no need to steer into them like in a lot of kayaks. This kayak is very light for its size and you know the second you run your hands over it this is quality. Then there’s the people at Eddyline. They go above and beyond. One in particular ( Tom ) rewrites the meaning of customer service. He managed to arrange delivery of my custom order 130 even during a dam pandemic With all REI’S temporarily closed . Ya , he’s a badass this is a great made in the USA product by people who know what they’re doing. I would recommend this or any Eddyline kayak to anyone interested in hitting the water with comfort , safety and your piece of mind as their priorities.
Just got this boat last week and have been loving it! I find the chair so comfortable. This boat is so fast and tracks so well I’ve been able to cover much more distance with less effort. Very happy I made this investment. I’m a large man and this accommodates me perfectly. My favorite out of all 4 of my kayaks.