Valley Etain

Valley Etain | Review, demo or buy online
Our Price£1,255.50
RRP£1,395.00

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A Swede form Valley boat! How the Valley purists turn in their graves.

But take a minute and have a look! The Valley Etain is indeed Swede form (widest point behind the cockpit) but this is done in a much subtler way than on most other kayaks designed like this. For paddlers looking for a expedition style boat that tracks well, is fast & can carry as more kit than a large camel!  You will love this boat, if you’re considering buying a contemporary style sea boat you really must at least give it a try.      


What Valley say :

For 2011 we decided to introduce a new strand of DNA into the Valley range, one that is a little more contemporary both in style and paddling feel.  What do we mean? Valley kayaks are traditionally ‘sh-form’ i.e. widest point slightly forwards of centre. The Etain is more neutral, in fact very slightly Swede-form i.e. widest point rear of centre. Swede-form kayaks have a different feel, slightly more glide and a perception of speed that is more noticeable because you are now paddling in a narrower part of the boat. Paddling stroke is also less encumbered and there is a general feeling of having less boat between you and the water. Better… no; different… yes! Other features are a hull that has shallow to moderate ‘V’ in cross-section for good initial stability, and rocker that would best be described as moderate i.e. slightly less than some other Valley boats to provide secure tracking but still enough to provide a lively ride.The Etain is designed to appeal to paddlers looking for an expedition-style boat with a contemporary feel. Arguably, the Etain should appeal to those who are already familiar with the performance of a Valley kayak but also to those who have previously not been a fan of Valley’s traditional style

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