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This Junior Kayak is built for FUN!

For nearly 15 years, our Funyak was the most popular kayak for smaller paddlers, but alas the mould was weary...
Newsflash: The New & Improved Funyak has arrived!!
The original Funyak was easy to use, so we used it as a starting point, made some modifications and now it is even more user friendly.
The hull is still wide providing exceptional stability, although there is a small amount of lateral rocker to assist when turning. The integrated keel has also been retained, to help paddlers keep the Funyak on a straight course with ease.
A standard Australis seat with an angle adjustable backrest replaces the moulded-in seat making your paddling experience much more comfortable. The adjusting backrest also allows easy access to storage space in the rear, or you can upgrade your Funyak with the storage pod option.
Whatever the adventure, smaller paddlers will find that they can do it with ease in a Funyak!

Specifications

Length: 2.53m
Width: 64cm
Depth: 31cm
Cockpit: 50 x 86 cm
Weight: 15kg
Capacity: 75kg*
* Depending on water conditions

Paddler Profile:

  • Beginner
  • Child to small adult

Recommended for use on:

  • Flat water only

Ideal to use for:

  • Family fun
  • A first kayak for novice paddlers & smaller children
  • General purpose paddling
  • Primary Schools & Camps
  • Hire fleets

Paddling Characteristics:

  • Extremely stable
  • Easy to paddle
  • Great straight line paddling courtesy of an in-built keel
  • Excellent turning ability
  • Large cockpit allows for easy wet exit in the unlikely event of a capsize - you will feel super safe in a Funyak

Why you would choose a Funyak...

  • Light weight - easy for smaller people to lift & carry
  • Very forgiving to novice paddlers, especially first timers
  • Easy to paddle in a straight line
  • No moving parts for kids to break
  • Small kayak with "real kayak" features

Standard Features:

  • Wide, flat hull for exceptional stability
  • Integrated keel for easy straight line paddling
  • Soft chines make turning easy
  • Sides with high water clearance
  • Tapered bow cuts the water with ease and lifts over small chop
  • Comfortable, contoured, full pan seat
  • Supportive, easy to adjust backrest
  • Large, easy to access storage space behind the seat
  • Urethane buoyancy securely held in each end
  • Large cockpit for easy escape in the unlikely event of a capsize
  • Generous combing for secure spraydeck attachment
  • Aluminium support pipe under the seat
  • Moulded hand toggles for comfortable and easy 2 person carrying

Options/Upgrades:

  • 3 litre plastic storage pod with push-on hatch
  • "Peg and Rail" footrest assembly is available on request
  • Colour Options:
    • Wide variety of single colours
    • Wide variety of 2 colour speckled

Accessories that will add to the safety and enjoyment of your Funyak kayak:

  • "Powerblade" double paddle with aluminium shaft
  • Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
  • Spraydeck with "Neoprene" base and "Emphatex" waist
  • Spraydeck in "Emphatex" (with or without a zipper)
  • Fishing rod holders - fixed or adjustable
  • Drink bottle
  • Protective clothing including hats, jackets and boots
  • Paddle leash
  • Dry bags


End of the information about the Funyak