Boston Kayaker

Emotion Comet Kayak - the Boston Kayaker's kayaks The Comet features a large easy to enter cockpit and fully adjustable seat and footbraces that will accommodate paddlers of all sizes. The flared bow offers plenty of leg room and a dry comfortable ride in many water conditions. The solid chines provide an extremely stable experience while the stern keel and tracking channels will keep even the newest paddler on track. The Emotion Kayaks' signature paddle keeper ledges keep your paddle secured out of the way for photography, relaxation or fishing yet ready for use at a moments notice. More adventurous paddlers will love the predictable lean turns and quick acceleration that the Comet invites. Deck bungees for gear storage and the Emotion signature molded “paddle ledges” will free your hands to photo, fish or relax after a hard days work. Water drains easily from the stern-placed drain plug making it a breeze to empty. At the end of the day, the Comet has all the big performance and features we all want but at a cost we can all afford. The Comet will be awaiting your next adventure... Source http://www.emotionkayak/s.com/HTML/Kayaks/comet10.html This Comet kayak brings a full array of features at an incredible value to the casual paddler. In its ‘10 Summer edition, Outside says, “At 8 ft. 3 in. [the Comet] resembles a duckie but tours (and accelerates) like a boat twice the length and 6 times the price.” Beginners will love the confidence-inspiring initial stability that's built into the hull; stern keel and tracking channels help keep new paddlers going in a straight line Short length and light weight allows kayak to be transported by the solo paddler Polyethylene hull resists abrasion and UV light, and it offers good looks at a great value Specialized blowmolding process produces a strong hull of consistent, exceptional quality Large cockpit opening makes it easy to get into the boat with some extra gear; flared bow offers lots of leg room Seat back increases support and folds down when storing the boat; a beverage holder keeps refreshment closeby and also stores small accessories Fore and aft deck rigging keeps essential gear within easy reach; paddle holder secures paddle when you need both hands Stern flotation bag enhances safety and makes it easy to handle a waterlogged boat Toggle carry handles ease transport to the water Made in USA. Item 801042. Specifications:         Material: Polyethylene         Weight: 38 pounds       Weight capacity: 260 pounds         Length: 8 feet 3 inches        Width: 28.5 inches       Depth: 14 inches Source http://www.rei.com/product/801042 Outside Buyer's Guide Summer 2010 Gear of the Year By Sam Moulton, Grayson Schaffer & Berne Broudy We've seen killer prices on Emotion kayaks before, but the Comet pairs that affordability with performance. At eight foot three, it resembles a duckie but tours (and accelerates) like a boat twice the length and six times the price. It's not surprising, since legendary boatbuilder Jim Snyder, who's created more than 75 boats in his lifetime, was on the design team. On the ­water, the Comet wiggles a little for the first couple of strokes but almost immediately straightens out and tracks like an arrow. Plus it's practically indestructible. We watched Emotion fill this boat with water, drop it from a forklift, and crush it under a truck—and after both assaults it bounced back unfazed to its original shape. Adjust­able foot pegs let you brace your back against the ample, contoured plastic seat, while front and back deck bungees hold sunscreen or a map. Bonus: An inflatable air bladder in the stern means that even if you flip, the boat will still float. Source http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/buyers-guide-summer-2010/gear-year-emotion-comet-kayak-review.html