Adventure™ 102 (8'6")
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Adventure™ 102 (8'6") Description
The Adventure™ 8’6 has a stable high performance multi-channel hull. The Adventure™ features everything a paddler is looking for with an adjustable step lock footbrace system. A molded in water bottle holder for those really hot days on the water. It also has integrated rear drain plugs. You also can load up your bags using the front and rear bungees. It has two easy to carry handles. For even more comfort it includes a padded backrest.
Adventure™ 102 (8'6") Specs and Features
- Structure: Rigid / Hard Shell
- Cockpit Type: Sit Inside
- Seating Configuration: Solo
- Ideal Paddler Size: Smaller Adult/Child, Average Adult
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Ideal Paddler Size: Smaller Adult/Child, Average Adult
- Skill Level: Beginner
Additional Attributes
- Multi channel hull for ultimate tracking and stability
- Adjustable Step Lock foot rest system
- Front and rear bungees
- Large stern well for storage
- Front & rear carry handles
- Adjustable padded back rest
- Molded-in cup holder
- Integrated rear drain plugs
- Blowmolded
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Adventure™ 102 (8'6") Reviews
Read reviews for the Adventure™ 102 (8'6") by Future Beach Leisure Products as submitted by your fellow paddlers. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community!
Bought this kayak 3 summers…
Bought this kayak 3 summers ago. It is a great kayak for the average weight beginner. Our family has used this kayak more than we ever thought we would. Great on the rivers but not so great on the open water with wave action.
As a beginner I like this…
As a beginner I like this kayak. Its price point is very suitable for those wanting to try out the sport without renting.
I found it to be very stable and forgiving, yet it still turns on a dime. The front bungees are in just the right place to stick the paddle or a fish under and secure it to the deck. The back deck is easily reachable.
It does tend to take on water a bit too easy IMO, and the seat isn't good for long trips.
On land, though, it suffers. There's no easy way to cable lock it to something and it's very back heavy to carry. Adding fishing rod holders have me another spot to grab, which helped immensely. If you buy this kayak and keep it, you *will* need a cart and a removable seat pad. Get those and you're golden.
Last, know that this kayak is made of super thin plastic and has no secondary flotation at all. It is durable but any bumps or scrapes do risk rupturing the hull and rendering the kayak unusable. It can be patched but that will only be temporary, perhaps enough to carefully finish a float trip but nothing more.
I ran mine until I crashed it and found out about the hull the hard way. My wife still has hers and is happy with it.
Great kayak for a starter.…
Great kayak for a starter. Its nice and wide for good stability, and can fit a small cooler in the storage! The seat is not very comfortable as the straps are in bad places, we fixed ours with a seat cushion. Good for all around adventure and very durable