Valley Gemini SP

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The SP’s increased rocker, greater bow volume, harder chines, and flatter mid-hull cross-section, all contribute to its performance in the rough. It’s extremely nimble, surfs exceedingly well, and avoids pearling. Produced in a stronger Lay-up, the SP provides everything you’d expect from a true ocean going play-boat.

The Twins, Which One is Yours!

Conventional wisdom previously dictated that proper sea kayaks needed to be a minimum of 16ft long. Short boats used to be considered too slow or too difficult to paddle in challenging conditions. For Valley the decision to develop a proper sub-16ft kayak was further complicated by the spectrum of reasons a paddler might seek-out a shorter model.

On the one hand you have those seeking something that handles like a longer boat; i.e. that prioritises tracking and speed but who might be hoping that a shorter kayak will be significantly lighter and easier to manage off the water. At the other extreme you have those willing to sacrifice some speed and tracking if it makes the kayak more fun in surf-zones, tideraces and rock-hopping; basically when ‘playing the sea’, a descriptive phrase that probably says it all! Unfortunately, focus on one and you invariably compromise the other, there is no perfect all-rounder! Valley’s response: ‘Project Gemini’, the twins! Imagine starting with a strong foundation by creating a base core DNA, a mid-point design that could then be tuned in one direction to create the perfect touring model and in the other to create a play version. Couple this unique design approach with cutting-edge infused composite constructions and you suddenly have the most exciting development to hit sea-kayaking in recent years.

Of course you can still play in the touring version and tour in the play one because they share the same core DNA. So yes, there is plenty of overlap, but the further you get to the ends of that use-spectrum, the more you’ll benefit from the ‘specialist’ and the more you’ll enjoy your paddling in the ‘right’ kayak.

Length: 14’ 10″(452cm)
Width: 22″ (56cm)
Depth: 12.75”(32.5cm)
*Weight: 45lbs (20.5kg)

* Weight quoted is for a standard kayak with no optional extras, weight excludes hatch covers and given the nature of hand made products is only accurate to + or – 1kg (2.2lbs)

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