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
Alaw Bach TCC	17'4"	21"	-"	-	3 bulkheads & 3 rubber hatches, front & rear 10" round + 8" round day hatch

Rockpool’s most popular design is now being built under license at the Eddyline Kayaks factory here in Washington state. The Alaw Back TCC is the first British sea kayak to be built using thermoformed composite construction (TCC). This is the latest manufacturing technology available in kayak construction. These kayaks are built from sheets of thermoformed plastic that are stiffer and lighter than the polyethylene plastic used to build roto-molded kayaks. As with fiberglass kayaks, these thermoformed kayaks won't warp or loose their shape over time. An added advantage is that the thermoformed plastic used to build the Rockpool TCC kayaks is more scratch resistant than either a roto-molded or fiberglass kayak. These kayaks come with a 3-year warrantee, which is an outstanding landmark in the kayak industry.

The lines of the Alaw Bach make it a sleek, fast kayak, and maneuverable. The Alaw Bach has a lot in common with the Tiderace Xcite and Xcite S. This should not be surprising given that the same designer developed all of them (before starting Tiderace Kayaks, Aled Williams designed the Rockpool kayaks). In terms of fit and weight capacity, the Alaw Back TCC is a little smaller than the Tiderace Xcite.

We find the Alaw Back TCC is fast, maneuverable, and has good tracking. It's also easy to roll and handles well in rough conditions. With a little training, a novice could start with this kayak and expect to progress fast. For a lot of experienced paddlers, the Alaw Back TCC would be a significant upgrade from whatever kayak they have.

Call the Kayak Academy to arrange a demo.
206 527-1825