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"Little Wing has an impressive blend of speed and stability."
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Jonathan - Lebanon, NH
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"Little Wing really comes into its own in big water and big wind. It is secure at
all points of wind and wave - extremely so. I found myself tackling difficult conditions
with more confidence."
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Greg - Bayside, CA
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Why does your kayak have wings?
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Little Wing's design goal was to create a fast and seaworthy kayak. This goal is
accomplished by adding wings. The wings stay out of the water when not edging, giving
Little Wing a narrow waterline width, but as the boat is edged the wings gradually
enter the water providing for increasing stability.
The wings increase the volume in the front and back of the kayak. This causes Little
Wing to behave better in rough seas, keeping the kayak on top of the wave instead
of diving its bow through the wave. The front wing also pushes splash away from
the boat, making for a drier ride.
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What is the purpose of Little Wing's transom?
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Little Wing is one of the few kayaks that has a true transom. The transom gives
Little Wing added speed and wave maneuverability. The transom also aids in aft deck
rescues by allowing the aft wings to be pushed farther into the water.
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I've heard that rescues are easier with Little Wing. Why is this?
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Little Wing's unique design, specifically the shape of the back wings and the transom,
make rescues easier in Little Wing as compared to most performance sea kayaks. When
you lie on the back wing your weight pushes it into the water, thereby increasing
the kayak's overall stability and allowing for an easier rescue.
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Leveres i utførsel Carbon fiber, Epoxy, CoreCell eller Fiberglass, Epoxy, CoreCell
Superior Performance
Little Wing's lightweight construction contributes to her speed and acceleration
in the water and her superior responsiveness to paddle and body movements.
Seaworthy Construction
A high quality marine foam core, sandwiched between an inner and an outer layer
of carbon, allows Little Wing to be lightweight while withstanding collision impacts.
The foam will crush under extreme pressure but will not break; an important property
for any kayak. The foam also provides enough buoyancy to float the kayak even when
entirely filled with water.
Each boat is custom-made and averages a two-week process from start to finish. Crafted
in two separate pieces, the deck and the hull are molded from a stiff foam core
that is thermoformed into shape, fitted between two layers of composite carbon fiber,
and sealed together with epoxy. The result is a light, durable, waterproof frame
that won crack. While it may dent under impact, it can be easily filled and repaired,
similar to a dent on a car body.
Because these kayaks are custom-made, there are limitless options for paint and
exterior graphics.
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Beam
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23.7" / 60 cm
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Beam at Paddler
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20" / 51 cm
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Total Volume
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16.3 cu. ft. / 463 liter
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Cockpit Size
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15 7/16" x 30 3/4" / 39 x 78 cm
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Height of Seat
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1" / 2 cm
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Center of Bouyancy
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52%
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Weight
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41 lbs - 32 lbs / 18,6 Kg (fiberglass) 14,5 Kg (Carbon)
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Length
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16' 3" / 4.95 m
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Paddler Weight
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150 lbs. /
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Cargo Weight
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None
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Waterline Length
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13' 2"
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Waterline Beam
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20.0"
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Draft
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3.14"
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Prismatic Coefficient
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0.707
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Block Coefficient
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0.543
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Wetted Surface in sq. ft.
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19.5
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Lbs./Inch Immersion
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90.7
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