| MODEL | L E N G T H |
W I D T H |
H E I G H T |
V O L U M E |
FEATURES |
| Force Catagory 3 | 17'0" | 20.0" | 10.5" | 85 | 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day |
| Force Catagory 4 | 18'0" | 20.75" | 12.0" | 90 | 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day |
| Force Catagory 4 | 18'0" | 20.75" | 13.0" | 95 | 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day |
The Force Series kayaks are Impex Kayak's newest and sleekest line of sea kayak (introduced in 2006). There are three sizes to choose from, the Cat. 3, 4, and 5. The Force series is best suited for paddlers who want a very fast, state-of-the-art, expedition Geenland style sea kayak with enough storage for week-long trips if you know how to pack it right. The Force kayaks come with all the latest features you would expect in a top-of-the-line sea kayak (i.e. retractable skeg, day hatch, recessed deck fittings and reflective safety lines, rubber VCP hatches). The lines of the Force series make them a sleek, fast kayak, yet surprizingly maneuverable for kayaks this size.
As with all the Impex sea kayaks we sell, the Force kayaks are built from composite (i.e.
fiberglass or carbon/Kevlar co-weave lay-up) with a moderately chined hull that
carves turns quickly and handles well in rough seas without the added drag of a harder chine.
The Force comes standard with all the usual Impex features: a retractable skeg* with state-of-the-art
precise, smooth slider bar/cable control,
front and rear hatches (plus a day hatch), front and rear fiberglass
bulkheads (two rear bulkheads), fiberglass seams inside and out, recessed deck fittings for
safety lines, and chart holder bungies, 16" X 32" keyhole shaped cockpit
with good hip and knee braces, and a comfortable back band with snowboard binding style
ratcheting buckles that allow you to adjust the back support while seated in the kayak -- even
on the water.
Plus we outfit all sea kayaks we sell with a custom pump and sponge holder below
the front deck and SOLAS reflective tape.
The Force Cat. kayaks also features a day hatch to keep your lunch and other items close at hand. All three hatches are the VCP brand of rubber hatches that seal like air tight food containers. These are widely recognized as the driest easiest to use kayak hatches on the market, and the most tested/proven of all the rubber hatches on the market. The bow and stern compartments are accessed through large oval VCP hatches and the day hatch is a round VCP hatch.
*A skeg looks like the fin on the bottom of a surf board except on sea kayaks this skeg is designed to retract into a trunk on the bottom of the hull. With the skeg up, the Force kayaks are surprisingly maneuverable for 17-18 foot sea kayaks. Put the skeg down and the Force tracks straight even in side wind conditions where most kayaks without rudders weathercock (turn up wind). This combination of good hull design and a retractable skeg are fast making rudders (and all their problems and limitations) obsolete on sea kayaks (at least for people who know how to paddle).
Call the Kayak Academy to arrange a demo.
206 527-1825
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