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“The ultimate in versatility, the Necky Manitou is a recreational kayak with a hint of British charm. At 12′ 10.5″” this boat gives the feel and glide of a touring boat with the stability and comfort of a recreational kayak. From its fine bow entry to the nicely finished stern, this kayak is a straight tracking boat with plenty of initial stability and a comfortable seating position. The cockpit size allows for good ease of entry and exit without being so huge that the paddler is lost in the boat. The standard water resistant stern hatch and bulkhead provide enough storage for a day on the water along with buoyancy for safety. The Manitou’s compact size and low weight make carrying or car-topping an easy task.Pictured in red..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the c

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“The Necky Eskia is a very comfortable and capable sea kayak. A big favorite in rental fleets, it has plenty of room in the large cockpit, even for big paddlers and size thirteen feet. Stability is very solid, resulting in an extremely reassuring ride for beginner kayakers, fishing enthusiasts, bird watchers and photographers. The diamond hull of the Eskia offers excellent tracking, making it easy to go where you want to and also excels in wind or choppy seas. Ample storage capacity is accessed through two hatches. Recessed deck fittings and perimeter rescue lines are standard equipment.Pictured in white..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the closest freight terminal for your delivery. Residential deliveries incur additional shipping costs. Please call or email fo

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“The Necky Elaho is a low profile touring playboat. Its multi chine diamond hull and rocker combine to make a very playful and maneuverable kayak. Extremely smooth edge to edge, the Elaho responds beautifully to lean turns and edging. The bow and stern hatches feature flush covers, effectively eliminating kick up from spray across the deck and providing a clean, integrated look to the boat. There’s even a convenient day hatch behind the seat. The snug fit of the cockpit, positive thigh braces and adjustable backband promote excellent boat control. The low stern deck makes lying back for rolls very comfortable. Pictured in cloudburst..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the closest freight terminal for your delivery. Residential deliveries incur additional shipping c

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“The Necky Chronic is super balanced – whether on the bow or stern, or transitioning between the two, the Chronic slices, bounces or carves into all the moves. With great speed for its length, it surfs and hops into big airs and blunts with ease. Forgiving when setting up for the next move, the Chronic is extremely loose on a green face, shreds holes and turns the flats into a playground. Necky’s unique recoil alloy outfitting creates a light and stiff hull that translates the paddler’s energy directly to the boat. Dial the fit in straight out of the wrapper and go rip the local playspot Necky style.

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“The Crux represents Necky’s next evolutionary step in creeking. Long months of tweaking and careful evaluation resulted in a kayak that handles big hydraulics with poise and resurfaces after big drops like a champ. The Crux has surprising speed for its length and punches holes with authority. Shorter, quicker, and more controlled, the Crux still has enough volume for multi-day trips for the hardcore boater.Pictured in cloudburst; e-mail info@rockcreek.com or call 888.707.6708 for color availability.

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“If you feel uncomfortably cramped in many of today’s tiny little performance boats and are tired of watching the smaller paddlers have all the fun, then Necky’s Elaho HV is the answer. Built on a realistic scale for big paddlers, the HV retains all the sportiness, responsiveness and fun of its smaller siblings. There is no compromise in performance, just enough volume to comfortably fit bigger paddlers looking for good lean turns and solid edging. The Necky Elaho HV is built for play and general sport touring. A clean, integrated look to the boat is enhanced by flush covers on the bow and stern hatches, which effectively eliminate kick–up from spray across the deck. There’s even a convenient day hatch behind the seat. Pictured in blue..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let yo

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“Eyeball Necky’s Orbit Fish whitewater kayak and the first thing that grabs your attention are the stingers. In fact, the whole package is the perfect blend of whitewater and surf. Necky has always known how to rip it up on a wave, and the Orbit Fish continues that legacy. A true carving spud, it responds instantly when loading an edge and railing it around. The split tail and stingers shred features both big and small. The Orbit Fish is definitely not a torture machine – there’s good volume where you need it, so fit is very comfortable and the boat is surprisingly a competent river runner. Pictured in fire; e-mail info@rockcreek.com or call 888.707.6708 for color availability.

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“The Vibe continues Necky’s research into aggressive rails. An unashamedly uncompromising design, the Vibe is all about edges. The very pronounced rails yield awesome carving ability and the speed needed to take aerials to a new altitude. The Vibe has incredible bite in rail-to-rail transition and loads ferociously, storing energy for explosive moves. There’s lots of volume building quickly from the bow for huge aerial loops and serious “pop.” New aluminum outfitting and custom fit means that your every move is transmitted to the kayak. This is the boat that Billy Harris paddled to a 5th place finish at the 2003 Worlds in Graz, Austria and Spencer Cooke paddled it to win the 2002 National Surf Kayak Championships.

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“The Necky Zoar Sport Touring Kayak is easy to maneuver both on and off the water. Its 25″” beam combined with the diamond hull design offer incredible stability making it a perfect choice for beginners, fishing enthusiasts, photographers and bird watchers. The Zoar Sport’s big cockpit is easy to get in or out of and is very roomy for “all day” comfort. Rubber hatches secure the sizeable cargo holds and waterproof bulkheads keep gear safe and dry. Affordable and always reassuringly solid on the water, the Zoar Sport offers a great introduction to the sport of kayak touring.Pictured in lime..Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the closest freight terminal for your delivery. Residential deliveries incur additional shipping costs. Please call or email for a residen

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“The flowing lines of Necky’s Chatham series are inspired by classic British designs. The Chatham 16 is built to minimize windage, have great maneuverability and superb rough water performance. The hull has a very full chine, which provides great stability for a boat of this beam and quick response to edging and lean turns. Volume in the bow is carried well forward, ensuring good resurfacing characteristics when riding through wind waves or punching surf. A drop skeg, three bulkheads and water resistant VCP hatches complete the package. This boat truly excels at coastal exploration through surf zones, rock gardens and convoluted rip tides.Shipping: Please note that the shipping charge above applies to business address deliveries in the 48 states. If you do not have a business address to ship to, please contact us and we would be happy to let you know the closest freight terminal for your delivery. Residential deliveries incur additional shipping cost

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