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Which Kayak Is Right For You?





We are easily able to help you choose your kayak model, if you have questions give us a call 360-398-2410
or email for assistance sterlingskayaks@msn.com 
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Progression

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Reflection

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Illusion

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Grand Illusion

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Ice Kap

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Paddler Size

145-200 lbs
180-265 lbs
145-200 lbs
200 + lbs
95-165 lbs

Cha​racteristics

Category:
Play Boat

with great touring capabilities

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​Easy to roll

Good Initial Stability

​Incredible forward and backward maneuverability
​with good cruising speed (Tours well)

​Light weight with incredible strength
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Premier performance in difficult conditions

Extremely playful
maneuverable​ Good cruise speed
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​capable of carrying gear multi-day trips or longer 


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​Unique- allows smaller framed paddlers the best performance available for extreme conditions
Category:
Play Boat

with great touring capabilities


​​Easy to roll

Good Initial Stability
​
Incredible forward and backward maneuverability with good Cruising speed 
​ (Tours well)

​Light weight with incredible strength
​
Premier performance in difficult conditions

Extremely playful
maneuverable​
​Good cruise speed

​
​capable of carrying large payloads of gear



​
​​Unique- The best performance kayak for extreme conditions for the average to large paddler
 Category:
​Touring Boat

​with great Play Boat capabilities

​
​Easy to roll.

Good Initial Stability

Slightly higher cruising speed
​ with good maneuverability
​
(Plays well)


​​
Light weight with incredible strength
​
Premier performance in difficult conditions
​

quick and agile, Playful with a faster cruise speed

suited for camping and touring, with extra volume for gear and stability.
​

​Unique- combines good cruise speed with agility


​
Category:
​Touring Boat

​with great Play Boat capabilities

​
​Easy to roll.

Good Initial Stability

​Slightly higher cruising speed       with good maneuverability
​(Plays well)


​
Light weight with incredible strength

​
​Premier performance in difficult conditions

​​

​quick and agile, Playful with a faster cruise speed

​
​Stable: can carry a larger paddler and heavier gear.
 
​

​
Unique - gives large paddlers the volume they need specifcally designed for easy entry and exit for tall paddlers-The best high volume performance kayak available
Category:
​Touring Boat

​with great Play Boat capabilities

​
​Easy to roll.

​Good Initial Stability

​Takes very little power to sustain a rapid cruising speed

with good maneuverability
(Plays well)
​

​Light weight with incredible strength

​​Premier performance in difficult conditions


​
quick and agile, Playful with a faster cruise speed​

​
​Carries smaller payloads and paddlers 

​


​Unique- Best performance kayak made for small paddlers gives smaller paddlers a kayak that fits and performs - we call it the equalizer

Ideal for...

...a smaller framed paddler looking to go out and play in a wide-variety of conditions - especially suited for surf, tide races and extreme conditions
...a paddler looking to go out and play in a wide-variety of conditions - especially suited for surf, tide races and extreme conditions

extended camping 
...a paddler that wants a light and playful boat, but also wants to enjoy some occasional camping and/or light touring. 
Any Paddler wanting
a kayak capable of touring with a large payload (fully loaded the Grand Illusion handles similiar to when it was not loaded) and an incredible ability to play in surf, wind and rock gardening
Sometimes the small paddler has difficulty keeping up with the group because they are in kayak that is not size appropriate.
There is no equal to the performance and size appropriate fit of the Ice Kap!
  ​DEMOS AVAILABLE @ STERLING KAYAKS ​
E-Mail:   sterlingskayaks@msn.com
Address:  5421 Guide Meridian Unit D
Bellingham, WA   98226
Phone:  360-398-2410

Contact Us

  • Home Page
    • Customer Comments on Our Goal
    • Chris Bensch -Training -Sea Kayaking School Bellingham
    • Why you should join the elite group of paddlers @ Sterling Kayaks
    • Film about Sterling Kayaks by THR members
    • Bio
    • Sterling "Fresh Thinking"
    • The Fire
    • Events
    • Contact >
      • Contact Form
      • Authorized Dealers
  • KAYAKS
    • Model Comparison >
      • Standard Outfitting and Options
      • Understanding Lay-ups
      • gel coat colors standard & optional Plus slide show of designs
      • Standard color scheme & additionnal design options
    • Ice Kap Specs & Goals >
      • Ice Kap Videos
      • Ice Kap Reviews
    • Illusion Specs and Goals >
      • Illusion Videos
      • Illusion Review
      • Illusion - Sea Kayaker Magazine Review
    • Grand Illusion Specs & Goals >
      • Grand Illusion Videos
      • Grand Illusion Reviews
    • Reflection II Specs & Goals >
      • Reflection Videos
      • Reflection Review Rowan Gloag
      • Reflection Review Kate Hive member THR
      • Reflection Reviews
    • Progression Specs & Goals >
      • Progression Videos
      • Chris King's Progression Story
      • Progression Reviews
    • THR & Reg Lake Videos
  • Kayaks for Sale
    • Ice Kaps For Sale
    • Illusions For Sale
    • Grand Illusions for Sale
    • Reflection II For Sale
    • Progressions For Sale
    • Model Comparison
  • Pricing
    • Pricing
    • Model Comparison >
      • Standard Outfitting and Options
      • Understanding Lay-ups
      • Gelcoat colors - standard & optional plus slide show of designs
      • Gelcoat designs standard and optional
  • At The Shop
    • creating special gelcoat designs
    • Proprietary Lay-ups
    • working on kayak designs
    • Happenings
  • Services
    • Kayak Repair
    • Molds and Tooling
    • Custom Builds and Paint
  • Blog
  • New Customer product information
  • Accessories & Replacement
  • Maintenance