Compare 2.8 metre sit-in kayaks

The Bass by Australis

The information below has been collected from reference sources of the relevant manufacturers.
Care has been taken in the compiling of this data, and Australis believe it to be an accurate and correct representation of each kayak.
This information was compiled on 20 November 2006.

About the Bass by Australis

• The Bass is a great kayak for people new to white water paddling.
  The wide hull gives it exceptional stability, whilst the inclusion of rocker makes it very responsive when quick turning is required.

• The Bass can be purchased with or without a 3 litre fully self contained storage pod, or upgraded with the pod at a later date.

• The Bass can be purchased by hire operators with a "fixed-notch" footrest.

• A "heavy duty" version of the Bass is available to hire operators.

• The Bass can be purchased off the shelf in a "fishing" package that includes:

  • Bass kayak

  • "Powerblade" double paddle with alloy shaft

  • Paddle rope

  • Fixed angle rod holder at the rear

  • Angle adjustable rod holder in front of the cockpit

Bass compared to the Barra by Australis

• The Bass and Barra kayaks are essentially the same.

• The only real difference is that the Bass is more manoeuvrable than the Barra when a turning response is required.

• The Bass is more suitable than the Barra for paddling in small white water.

Bass compared to the Acadia 280 by Perception

• The Bass is more manoeuvrable and easier to turn than the Acadia 280.

• The Bass has a full-pan seat rather than an integrated seat, so the weight of the paddler is more evenly spread over the entire surface area of the seat (and not concentrated in a few places).

Bass compared to the Minnow by Perception

• The Bass is more manoeuvrable and easier to turn than the Minnow.

• The Bass has a backrest that you can change the angle of and can therefore be customised to suit the personal preferences of the kayaker.

End of the comparisons between the Bass and similar kayaks