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Tide Race say: "
The Xcite is designed as a fast yet
manoeuvrable costal touring kayak. At home
playing in rough water, equally comfortable
carving turns through rock gardens, the
Xcite has ample storage for week long trips.
Its high stability and quick turning
response make this boat a joy for those
paddlers looking to improve their skills and
take on advanced conditions.
The Xcite has been in development since it
was originally designed by Aled Williams in
2001. This final version is totally
redeveloped through the use of CAD design
software and a new wood strip plug was made.
The Xcite now benefits from a more refined
hull design: waterline volume distribution
has been equalised, waterline length
increased by 80mm, lowering of
waterplane(cwp), prismatic(cp), midship
area(cx) and block(cb) coefficients and
finer Half Angle of Entry and Exit, giving a
more efficient hull. The bow volume has been
redistributed to reduce slamming in choppy
waters and the stern area shaped to reduce
squatting of the stern while paddling
forward. The rear deck has been raised to
increase stiffness and storage, a fore-deck
hatch added and the bow hatch profiled to
ease vacuum construction. The final version
of the Xcite is faster and more efficient
while still retaining volume, stability and
the seaworthy rough water handling
performance is has become renowned for."
Construction:
Tide Race Kayaks are available in two
constructions, Classic and Hardcore. The
Classic is a rugged and easily repairable
laminate, designed to take years of hard
work and occasional abuse. It is our most
dependable and steadfast layup. The
HardCore is a slightly lighter construction,
featuring high specification materials. It
is a stiffer construction than the Classic,
with greater impact resistance. For colour
options you could visit the
Tide Race Boat Designer or give us a
call.
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