11' 4"
Length
26"
Width (in)
37
Weight (lb)
$499
MSRP

3.4 Description

The 3.4 sleek design defines kayaks that best suit performance surfing with ease of motion. They are the peak in performance giving you the greatest opportunity to surf kayak at your best.

3.4 Specs and Features

  • Structure: Rigid / Hard Shell
  • Cockpit Type: Sit on Top / Open Cockpit
  • 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

  • 4” Round Hatch
  • Molded Cup Holder
  • Molded Foot Rest

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3.4 Reviews

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I've been surfing on sit on…

Submitted by: paddler234732 on 8/24/2012
I've been surfing on sit on tops for 4 years and bought the Malibu Vision 3.4 kayak to use on green rolling surf/the sort of lazy, low power wave we often get along the coast of South Cornwall post gales and storms.

What is good: The Vision tracks brilliantly in lazy surf. It is fast and it is possible to keep it on the 'sweet spot' as long as the wave holds. It also quite good on flat water and tracks straight without any fuss.

What is bad: The fittings were are nightmare and simply not up to practical use in surf (for which it was advertised). The fittings securing the thigh straps were held with light pop-rivets and plastic U-clips. The clips quickly broke when rolling the kayak and then rivets starting pulling out! Not safe and a real risk to the paddler. The shop replaced the rivets with rubber rawl-plugs, but these also failed and then (eventually) I resorted to plastic welding in new fittings, which have held to date.

Summary:
A lovely design let down by inadequate finishing. Manufacturers of sit-on kayaks really need to properly test their products in the intended environments.

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