Considering an Eddyline
How does an Eddyline kayak handle in “chop”?
Eddyline kayaks, including our little Sky 10, handle very well in choppy water. Before paddling in any type of water, we strongly encourage our paddlers to put safety first. As a general rule, longer kayaks will handle better in choppy water than sho
Is an Eddyline kayak easy for first time users?
Yes, most Eddyline kayaks are very easy to use for novice paddlers. They will also continue to be a pleasure to paddle as your skills develop. Like any sport, kayakers will often find that they benefit from practice and instruction. Please review o
Where are Eddyline kayaks made?
Eddyline kayaks are manufactured in Sparta, Tennessee.
What material is used in the construction of an Eddyline kayak?
Eddyline’s Carbonlite material is a high-performance, co-extruded plastic laminate that is proprietary to Eddyline Kayaks. It is first made into a two-layer flat sheet with an ABS substrate for the “muscle” and a hard, abrasion and UV resistant exter
How is an Eddyline manufactured?
First, each laminate sheet of Carbonlite is heated until it is pliable . Then using vacuum suction, we form each sheet over a custom mold that shapes the sheet into the deck or hull of a kayak which is then cut and trimmed to size. We use the same p
What are the benefits of thermoformed-ABS kayaks over rotomolded-polyethylene kayaks?
The two most significant benefits are lighter weight and more rigidity. Thermoformed-ABS kayaks are lighter and more rigid for their weight than rotomolded-polyethylene kayaks. Those two characteristics equate to better paddling performance on the wa
What are the weight savings between thermoformed-ABS kayaks and rotomolded-polyethylene kayaks?
Eddyline kayaks are often 10-30% lighter than comparable rotomolded-polyethylene models.
How durable is an Eddyline kayak?
Eddyline kayaks are quite durable. Eddyline’s Carbonlite material has excellent abrasion and impact resistance and high heat-distortion temperatures (i.e. they won’t warp or “oil can”). However, they are not designed to withstand the same abuse as a
How stable are your touring kayaks?
The feeling of stability is very relative to the paddler and the more time you spend paddling, the progressively more stable you will feel in any kayak. That said, we pay close attention to the properties that affect stability (center of buoyancy and
What is the difference between a rudder and a skeg?
First, it’s important to note how they’re the same. On kayaks, rudders and skegs are both used as tracking aids in currents and windy conditions to help keep the kayak heading on an intended course. With that in mind, the short answer for how they ar
Do I need a rudder on my kayak?
None of our kayaks need a rudder for paddling in calm conditions. However, they can be beneficial on certain models in certain paddling conditions. Rudders are not recommended on our Touring series of kayaks as they come standard with skegs and were
What type of maintenance is required?
Maintenance on an Eddyline kayak is pretty minimal. In addition to cleaning your kayak, it is a good idea to inspect your deck hardware and fittings to make sure they are still secure and not coming loose. You’ll also want to check the bungee/shock c
How should my kayak fit?
Most importantly, you should be comfortable in your kayak. Many paddlers have their own, unique preferences for how a kayak should fit. For our Touring-series of kayaks, we recommend a fit that is just snug enough for good responsiveness, but loose e
Are the storage hatches watertight?
Our hatches and sealed compartments are designed to provide positive buoyancy and additional storage for your paddling experience. The seams between the deck and hull, the bulkhead and deck/hull, the hatch ring and deck are all water-tight at the se
What colors do you recommend for being seen on the water?
In addition to Eddyline’s visual appeal, the high gloss shine aids in visibility on the water relative to other kayaks on the market. Lighter colors are generally more visible than darker colors. Also, please keep in mind that a brightly colored PFD
What makes a kayak fast?
In a word… length. However, this is a very misunderstood concept. While it is true that hull speed is a function of waterline length with displacement hulls such as kayaks and canoes, there is more to the story than that. While longer boats can go fa
Why do your kayaks have V-shaped hulls?
While the V is only one aspect of a given hull design, it helps to accomplish several objectives. First, it provides for a stiffer hull with less weight. Secondly, it acts integrally with other portion sof the hull design to enhance tracking while le
What is the capacity of an Eddyline kayak?
You can find the capacity of each model of Eddyline kayak on the product page. The capacity is defined as maximum weight that a kayak can hold (paddler + gear + weight of boat) and maintain buoyancy. Our listed capacities do not necessarily mean th
In what ways do you take the environment into account in your manufacturing?
Our environmental concerns go way back to the innovations we made in vacuum-bag technology to reduce emissions and increase the strength:weight ratio of our whitewater kayaks; but more recently, they are much more significant. In the early 90’s we be