Average Paddler size 95-165 lbs -Length: 16 ft 10 in -Beam: 19 1/2 in -Weight: 32-42 lbs -volume: 9 cu ft -cockpit opening size: 14 1/2" x 31 7/8" -cockpit height front: 11 1/8" -cockpit height rear: 7 1/2" -hatch lid sizes front round 8 in rear oval 17-1/4 x 10 in Max Load Capacity 281 lbs
Finally a Kayak built for the Smaller Paddler Ice Kap - A Touring Kayak that also has good Play Boat characteristics
Why we designed the "Ice Kap" standard model Sterling calls the Ice Kap "The Equalizer". A small framed person paddling a regular sized kayak often has difficulty keeping pace with their group or paddling partner. The cause: being in a kayak that is too big for their build, arms held high to clear the deck and combing, a loose fit that leads to lack of control and edging ability generally, just too much boat to push through the water. The Ice Kap is an extremely high-performance kayak with a skeg. Built with Sterling's strong-lite construction technique from quality materials, creating a kayak that weighs from 32-42 lbs. depending on the lay-up chosen.
The Ice Kap is stable, extremely easy to control with boat lean and paddle strokes a perfect fit for a lean or small framed paddler. With skeg deployed it will even hold course in rear quartering seas if you like to surf it can be surfed forward and backwards! Perfect combination of speed and maneuverability makes it perfect for: Inter coastal paddling Playing in tide rips Practicing your safety rolls Great for a day paddle Or to carry enough for weekend camping and lightweight extended trips!
There isn't another kayak on the market that comes close to the Ice Kap for: appropriate fit and performance The Ice Kap delivers for the small framed paddler.
Strong-Lite lay-ups are a proprietary lay-up which delivers: Kayaks 10% to 25% lighter than competitors. Eco friendly bagging of quality materials produces optimum strength to weight. These two combined create unequalled strength and lightweights!
security pin/grab handle behind combing
Radiused cockpit combing for lay-back rolls, cockpit is ergonomic and has added thigh braces
Large Sea Dog High Performance Hatches
Recessed deck fittings
Internally attached foot braces-no leaking
2 Lightweight beveled bulkheads
Proprietary inside/outside seam joint
Paddle float arrangement
Lift Handles
Joe Greenley Custom seats -custom comfort
Sea Dog quick adjust pedals
Perimeter ropes and bungee's
Proprietary designed and built skeg " Skeel" (aft central retractable skeg with kink free cable design)
Water safety inspection before leaving the shop
Choice to change to a High combing --gives a bit more room for larger paddler
Common Options:
Custom bulkhead placement wear strip, custom gelcoat designs bulkhead in lieu of foot pedals