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The Venture Islay with Fit 4 seat and drop down skeg.
The Venture Islay with Fit 4 seat and drop down skeg.
Venture Kayaks

2021 Venture Kayaks Islay 14 Recreational Touring Kayak with Skeg

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2021 Venture Kayaks Islay 14 Recreational Touring Kayak with Skeg

Season:2021

Brand:Venture Kayaks

Code:3ISL14

The Islay opens up coastal adventure and inland touring potential to a smaller, lighter paddler, giving them the opportunity to enjoy nimble manoeuvring, stable hull and straight tracking performance on calm or more exposed waters. P&H heritage and Delphin like design features have really put it at the top of its class. Venture Islay & Islay LV are fitted with performance outfitting featuring a floating backrest to give a greater level of support. Every Venture Kayak includes recycled material sourced from our scrap produced in our factory and from second hand kayaks, this allows us to effectively close the loop on our manufacturing process and helps to make us one of the greenest kayak manufacturers in the industry.

Key Features:

  • Semi flat mid hull with a slight V: Gives stability, manoeuvrability and great tracking.
  • Full volume bow: Helps lift over waves and give you a drier ride.
  • Volume in bow and stern: Carry all your gear with ease on calmer water.
  • Rear weighting & squared off stern: Long water line allows you to keep speed up across the bay.
  • Ergonomic cockpit position: So you can paddle all day in comfort.
  • 2 large hatches and paddle park: Store all your gear for longer trips.
  • Security bar & Paddle recess behind the cockpit
  • Deck elastics: Store map and spare paddles for easy access.


Outfitting:

In 2021 the Islay 14 comes with a Fit 4 Sport outfitting as standard. This is the most comfortable you can be in a kayak and the outfitting includes:
  • Pivoting Seat - Deep-fill, padded seat can be adjusted to an angle that provides a comfortable. tailored fit for you.
  • Flexible Seat Support - Ensures a smooth ride over choppy water; self-adjusts to maintain optimal hull integrity, impact resistance, and performance.
  • Thigh Grips - A highly ergonomic shape with easy, rock-solid adjustment to ensure the best position for both comfort and control.
  • Oversized Hip Pads - For a comfortably snug fit which is ideal for precise edge control and rolling.
  • Floating Backrest - Replaces the high backrest to offer increased connectivity plus compatibility with spraydecks.

Options:

  • Optional bow deck pod
  • Spray Deck
  • Rod Holders
  • Solid high Fit 4 backrest
Sizing Information
Specification14
Length427cm - 14'
Width60cm - 23.5"
Weight (MZ3)26kg - 57lb
Max Paddler Weight130kg - 286lb
Deck SizeXL
Professional Opinion
The Venture Kayaks Islay 14 is an impressive short touring kayak that is also capable of longer days out. Ideal for exploring lakes, rivers and coastal waters, you get a kayak that has short day and weekend trip capabilities.
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