Venus 10

I've had my Venus 10 for 6 years now, and it's as good today as the day I bought it. It's light, stable, tracks well, tough, no frills. No problem with wet seat if scupper bungs are wedged in deep, unless choppy water - then you get wet! It's fun to use in waves, covers good distances touring, can take small children or dog on your lap, so versatile. I can lift it onto my car single handed. Can't recommend it enough. (three of my friends have since bought one).

I'm still new to kayaking. I love the blue/white color. The lines of this boat are great. Seat is comfortable but the reviews stating that the scuppers cause a wet seat are correct. I weigh 120#, so well within the 175# rating. We have scupper plugs on order from OK. We're still dialing in paddle length (and technique!), but so far this boat seems to wander more than my husband's new Tetra 12. That may be simply due to the length difference. Stability is great.

If I died I would want to be buried on my Venus. I cant even begin to tell the BLASTS I have had on it. I've paddled all day (8 hrs) in it, upstream & down; rode waves; snorkeled; gone up long estuarine rivers into oceans; it is like a "SPORTS CAR", it is like an extension of one's own body, and puts one A PART of the "element". I have bought 2 bigger kayaks but hate them. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Venus '10'. Its the greatest kayak I've ever used!!!

Only had my Venus 11 for three days and I love it!! I am on Toledo Lake in Northern Louisiana. I have been exploring the coves and shorelines without having any problems. I have never had a kayak and I have had no problem. I was thinking I would get exercise, but it is so easy to get up speed and move about, I don't think so. I have not been able to open the 6" Cam Lock Hatch and I'm wondering if there is a special way to open it. I am 5'6" and 160 pounds and this kayak works great for me!

Purchased a Venus 10 for my 9 year old son and a Drifter for me. While the my Drifter is totally disappointing (basically the whole cockpit and tankwell have about 2" of water in it)the Venus is great. He can handle and paddle it well. The boat is very light and pretty fast for him. I need to get him a little shorted and lighter paddle but he loved it. The only complaint is there is standing water in the footwell that won't drain out while floating. He weighs 80 lbs.

I bought my Venus 11 as it was built for women. I have tried the Frenzy/Mambo and found it to be too wide (I kept hitting the paddle on the side). I have been out a few times in it now and love it! We have paddled in a slow flowing river and have had no problem with getting out of the way of larger vessels. It's great fun going over the waves, lots of 'Wees'. I especially liked it when I left my husband behind when just cruising (he was working hard in a Frenzy). I didn't give it a full 10 because of the weight (it's heavier than the Venus 10) and because the paddle keep took a chunk out of my finger. I find the rear storage good for just a jaunt up the local Cornish river. I was worried at first about it's stability, but I haven't fallen out yet and feel very secure even when the waves are side on.

I love the Venus, fast, stable, so much fun. My husband is 165 and loves it; he wanted to get one but I had to clue him in...it's a girl thing! He is still looking for a kayak that he likes as much as mine..he may end up with a Venus and cover up the name!

This little boat flies! The kids fought to paddle it; I finally got to paddle it and was impressed. I'm 5'8" 160lbs and pushed it's recommended limits but it was a sweet little ride,dry,easy to handle,quiet,sturdy,made me wish they made a bigger one.perfect for anyone smaller framed, and a good looking boat also;just looked fast setting still.

Designed especially for women, easy to load and transport. Fun to paddle. Sexy little boat.