Below is a table that helps you to compare other 1 person kayaks
with the Platypus by Australis.
We have listed a number of features that we recommend you consider.
Should you like further information, please call us at the factory on
(02) 4285 2000.
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Australis Product |
Comparative Product |
Comparative Product |
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Platypus |
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| Manufacturer |
Australis |
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| Length |
4.3m |
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| Weight |
22kg |
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| Weight Capacity |
120kg |
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| Warranty |
10 years |
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| Price - No Rudder |
$1,050 |
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| Price - With Rudder |
$1,270 |
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| Flat hull for exceptional stability |
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| Great straight line tracking |
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| Full pan seat |
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| Angle adjusting backrest |
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| Large cockpit makes it easy to enter and exit the Platypus |
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| Generous combing for secure spraydeck attachment |
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| Urethane buoyancy is added as primary floatation |
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| Bulkhead sealed storage area in the rear |
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| Extra large hatch to access storage area |
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| Push-on hatch (no clips or buckles) |
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| Can be purchased without a rudder |
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| Can be purchased with a rudder |
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| Can be easily upgraded with a rudder after market |
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| Traditional trailing rudder option/upgrade |
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| Metal rudder blade |
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| "Flap" footrest steering system for rudder (not "sliders") |
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| Moulded hand toggles make 2 person carrying comfortable and easy |
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| Australian made |
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| Designed in Australia for Australian conditions |
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