The Tootega Kinetic 100 is a 10ft sit on top kayak, which is designed for those who want a sit on top kayak that can do inland or coastal touring more efficiently. The Kinetic 100 has an updated hull to the Tootega Pulse range. It has what is referred to as a hybrid C Hull, which is still super stable but is designed to be more efficient over a longer distance. Another great feature this kayak has is the adjustable skeg system. The skeg is essentially a fin, which can be deployed at the stern (back) of the kayak. This aids tracking and can be used by beginners and more advanced kayakers.
How stable is the Tootega Kinetic 100?
The Tootega Kinetic100 uses Tootega's Hybrid "C" Hull. This Hybrid hull is designed to provide a comprimise between being super stable, efficient & still being responsive in the surf! The update to the hull make it better suited for oppy and windy conditions. In comparison the Tootega Pulse's Hull shape the concave depth has been reduced, which reduces flat water drag and still maintains stability. The bow and stern have been sharpened, with a more defined keel line added to increase tracking ability and the overall efficiency of this kayak.
Features:
- Designed and manufactured in the UK
- Fully adjustable retractable skeg system
- 24cm Kajaksport hatch
- 15cm day hatch
- Paddle keeper
- Large rear tank-well
Optional Extras:
- Tootega Deluxe Padded Backrest
- Tootega 1 piece or 2 piece paddle
- Scupper Bungs
The Tootega Difference
Tootega have always strived to do things differently, and they’re proud of it! From concept sketch to CAD design, mould tool engineering to product manufacture they do everything in-house here in Norfolk, United Kingdom. They do this because they care passionately about their products. Every kayak is carefully made and outfitted by hand, thoroughly checked at every stage of production, and extensively quality controlled by trusted staff prior to dispatch.
Tootega Use Custom Inserts
Moulded inserts offer many benefits over drilling through the hull, and most good quality kayaks now use these corrosion resistant brass inserts to attach key components to their kayaks. For load bearing points such as handles or D-ring anchor points however, standard inserts can find their limitations in terms of strength.
Quality Fittings
All of Tootega’s metal components are stainless steel for maximum strength and corrosion resistance. Metal rings are also welded to ensure maximum strength. All of Tootega’s load bearing plastic components are made of glass reinforced nylon, and are either from their own tooling or sourced from reliable manufacturers, They also undertake spot destruction tests to ensure their integrity.
Industry Leading Powder
Tootega are constantly researching and trialing new plastic formulas and production technologies to ensure they are using only the best possible materials. Their high density compounded polyethylene offers the best possible blend of stiffness, impact resistance, and UV stability they can find. This allows them to produce lighter boats, that perform better, and last longer.
Engineered Strength
Using the best possible plastic is only the first part of the story, making the most of that plastic’s properties comes next. Simple shapes can have a huge impact on the end product. Some can act to help ‘trap’ plastic in certain areas of the kayak, building up thickness where needed. Some can add corrugation to a shape, aiding stiffness in high load areas. Finally some can act to isolate movement which can be useful if you want to put a sensitive feature in a high load area.
A great example of all these benefits is the central hatch detailing on the Pulse series. The gully around the hatch was not only designed to drain away water, by optimizing its shape and depth we have also used it to trap plastic and increase material thickness through the high wear seating area. In addition to increasing thickness it also maximizes stiffness by creating corrugation. Finally the channel serves to minimize the transfer of flex within the seating area to the hatch lid itself, helping to minimize leakage through the hatch caused by twisting of the lid in it’s housing.
When finalizing a design Tootega carefully optimise these small details, adding stiffness and reducing weight wherever possible. As long as it doesn’t effect the boats paddling characteristics, their designers are free to explore changing it. They call this process, engineered strength.
Lifetime Warranty
Tootega are passionate about what they do. As devoted paddlers themselves they take every opportunity to make the best designed products possible, and build them with only the best materials they can buy. Toteega do this to ensure your product lasts, and so you can enjoy Kayaking to it’s maximum.
This is why Tootega back up their kayaks with a lifetime warranty and that’s the Tootega difference.