The Islander Kayaks Jive is a river touring kayak, ideal for newcomers to kayaking. This 10.5-foot kayak is versatile, perfect for leisurely outings on the local lake, canal exploration, or river adventures.
Originally designed in the USA, the Islander Kayaks Jive is now proudly manufactured in the UK by Palm Equipment. Crafted with a high-quality, high-density polyethylene shell, it's built to withstand bumps and dings. The Jive features a spacious cockpit with a padded seat and supportive backrest for added comfort. Adjustable pedal footrests and padded thigh braces further enhance comfort and support.
Equipped with front and rear grab handles, transporting the kayak to and from the water is effortless. The rear retractable kayak skeg system enhances directional stability and tracking, easily controlled from the cockpit. The rear of the Islander Jive includes a foam bulkhead and oval kayak hatch, providing ample storage space for kayaking gear and lunch.
Specifications:
Length: 323cm
Width: 67cm
Height: 35cm
Weight: 20kg
Max capacity: 110kg
Cockpit size: 95 x 56cm
Spraydeck: Size 6
Made in: UK
Features:
Drop down skeg: Stay on track when the wind makes you veer off course. Raise and lower the skeg from the simple toggle control right beside your seat.
Contoured integral seat: Feel connected to your kayak and comfortable all day – with no parts to maintain, this seat is simple, robust and a great fit.
Universal outfitting: Your Jive seat is outfitted with a Universal seat pad and a supportive, adjustable Universal backrest.
Adjustable footbrace: Simply shift the lever to find the foot position you find comfortable, then shift it back to lock your footrest firmly in place.
Large oval rear hatch: A water resistant hatch provides space to stow a trolley and more inside the hull of your kayak.
Foam sealed bulkhead: Sealing off a compartment in the back of the kayak, accessible by the rear hatch, the minicell foam bulkhead lends rigidity and adds inherent buoyancy.
Soft touch carry handles: Toggle grips at each end make it easy to double-up to carry the Jive down to the water as a pair.
Deck elastics: Crossed bungee cord on the fore and stern decks gives you a secure place to clip a drybag or keep a jacket close to hand.
Security lock bar: A place to thread a security cable while you leave your kayak unattended.
Spray Deck Sizes:
Palm - Nylon - N6
Playboater - Neoprene - N/A
Cove - Neoprene - Super Big
Peak UK - Neoprene - N/A
Peak UK - Nylon - XL