6/12/2023 0 Comments Kayaks brands mythoughts![]() ![]() I like this much better than the traditional rope pull setup. Most notable the slider rudder control - very nice. We ordered ours at the end of Jan/09 and received in 2nd week of March. The Passat feels very stable but yet more lively than most doubles. Over the years I've rented various models. I would say this is the nicest double I've paddled. The Passat is a capable kayak that will, as one of our reviewers put it, “tempt a pair of motivated paddlers to perfect tandem rolls, braces and other advanced kayaking skills.†Loping along at a more relaxed pace, it is easy to sustain 5 knots. The Passat will make good headway in sloppy water and a pair of strong paddlers can get the Passat moving at 6.5 knots. On the Passat G3 the cockpits are even farther apart, making room for a bulkheaded cargo or kid compartment in the middle of the kayak. The distance between the cockpits keeps paddles from clashing. The narrow beam creates good clearance for paddling—especially for the stern paddler who sits just at the widest part of the kayak—and feels very much like paddling a single. The narrower beam gives the Passat a bit less stability than wider doubles, but it still has a feeling of stability greater than that of most singles. Its 26†beam is narrow in comparison to other doubles, where a beam of 28†to 30†is typical. It is a very comfortable boat to paddle in rough water and is a well thought-out and sensibly equipped double.†“This kayak will kick the pants off of other doubles.†It had none of the bulky feel of many other doubles. We reviewed the Passat in 1999, and it was a hit with the reviewers: “The Passat is a rewarding boat to paddle.
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