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Venture Kayaks

2020 Venture Kayaks Islay 12 - Adventure Touring Kayak

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  • You must notify us within 14 working days by post, email or telephone of your intention to do this.
  • The product must be unused, with their original tags.
  • The products are in pristine condition with no scuffs, dirt, marks or pet hair
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  • All Buoyancy Aids
  • All Helmets
  • Slings, Karabiners & Pulleys.
  • Throwlines & Towlines
We can not accept returns on ex demo, 2nd hand or used kit is sold as seen and can not be returned. If you are buying any items that are used please ensure you are happy with the condition before purchase and you are welcome to request more photos.

Warranty:

If you think your product might be defective and wish to claim a warranty then please notify us by email with detailed pictures of the defect & your receipt as well as a detailed description of the defect. Usually manufactureres will require the product back for inspection. In which case it is the customers responsibility (including cost) to get the item back to us, or the manufacturer. Refunds for postage can not be given, regardless of whether the warranty is successful or not.

You wll be charged shipping to send goods back to you, regardless of whether the warranty was successful.

Replacement item, or warranty items can be collected or dropped off in store free of charge.

Most manufacturers will first look at if a feasible repair can be done to the item before decided whether to replace. The manufactureres decision is final.

If the manufacturer decides to repair the product for a cost that cost will be passed onto the customer. We will endeavour to ensure that you are informed of the cost before any work is done, or we will quote you before sending the item off.

We always try to get a warranty turned around within 2 weeks but this varies dependant on supplier.

2020 Venture Kayaks Islay 12 - Adventure Touring Kayak

Season:2020

Brand:Venture Kayaks

Code:3ISL12

An adventure touring kayak in an easily manageable size; if you’re progressing from a shorter, recreational kayak and want something with a little more speed and storage capacity for extended adventures, or if you’re looking for a boat with the features of a longer touring kayak, but a little more manoeuvrability, the Islay 12 is for you.
 
Choose This Kayak For:
- The stability and manageability of a recreational kayak, but with greater hull efficiency.
- A mixture of day trips and weekend adventures on smaller lakes and rivers.
- Easier manoeuvrability than a longer touring or sea kayak.
 
F4 Seat
The Venture Fit 4 seat is designed to be the most comfortable you can possibly be in a kayak
The Fit 4 outfitting provides you with:
  • A Pivoting Seat, which allows you to adjust the contour angle of the deep-fill padded seat, so that your kayak is comfortable and Fit4 Relaxation! 
  • Flexible Seat Support; provides a smoother ride over choppy water and self-adjusts to improve hull integrity, impact resistance and performance to be Fit4 Sport! 
  • Deluxe Backrest; generously padded with simple, single ratchet adjustment for fine-tuned lumbar support that’s Fit4 You!
  • Adjustable Thigh-Grips; easy, rock-solid adjustment to ensure the best position for both comfort and control, with an ergonomic shape that’s Fit4 Everyone! 
If you are looking for comfort, then Fit4 is the spec you are looking for!
 
F4S Seat
The Fit 4 Sport seat offers similar features to the Fit 4 seat but with a low profile backrest. The low profile backrest makes re-entires easier, is more compatible with a spray deck and gives the paddler a more dynamic paddling style. The most popular choice for our customers
The Fit 4 Sport (F4S) outfitting provides you with:
  • A Pivoting Seat, which allows you to adjust the contour angle of the deep-fill padded seat, so that your kayak is comfortable and Fit4 Relaxation! 
  • Flexible Seat Support; provides a smoother ride over choppy water and self-adjusts to improve hull integrity, impact resistance and performance to be Fit4 Sport! 
  • Low profile backrest for greater spray deck compatibility & easy re-entried.
  • Adjustable Thigh-Grips; easy, rock-solid adjustment to ensure the best position for both comfort and control, with an ergonomic shape that’s Fit4 Everyone! 
The model shown in the images is Fit 4 (F4) with an optional deck pod - see below.

Skeg or Skudder (Skudd)?

The skudder acts as a skeg when partially deployed and when fully deployed it acts as a rudder making it steerable with your feet - it really is a fantastic piece of kit for a paddler looking to make turning the boat super easy.

The skeg is a great way of adding some directional stability to your boat, especially if the wind picks up. Easy to use, and fewer parts than the skudder.

Islay 12 or 12 LV?

Islay 12 & 12LV is referring to the volume of the kayak. The Islay 12 is suitable for a large adult, whereas the Islay 12 LV is low volume and is more suitable for a lighter adult. Please see the size chart below for measurements. The Islay 12 LV is listed here.
 
Colours:
Blue Crush - Turquoise base with blue splash
Pink Fizz - Pink base with purple splash
Orange Soda - Orange base with red splash
 
Understanding Special Order:
In stock: Can be dispatched and with you in 3 working days. Can also be collected from the store. Please read our Terms & Conditions.
 
Special Order Available: Could be in stock at the factory and can be with you in 5 working days. If it is not in stock at the factory there could be a 6 week wait in busy periods. Get in touch before ordering.
 
Out of stock: Boat is no longer available. Check back later.
 
Come and see the boats and arrange a demo at our waterside showroom!
 
Buying 3 or more items? Then enquire about our package deals - info@go-kayaking.com

 

Sizing Information

Islay 12 Size Guide:

   
Length Width Volume Front Hatch Day Hatch Rear Hatch   External cock pit Length External Cockpit Width Weight Paddler Weight Range
385cm 66cm 328lts 12lts na 24lts   90.5cm 50.5cm 22.7kg

<124kg

 

Islay 12 LV Size Guide:

   
Length Width Volume Front Hatch Day Hatch Rear Hatch   External Cockpit Length External Cockpit Width Weight Paddler Weight Range
381cm 62cm 228lts 12lts na 28lts na 90.5cm 48cm 21.6kg <90kg
 

 

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