Edge 14.5

I am in the market for the above kayak and therefore cannot submit a review. As soon as I purchase one I will be HAPPY to do so. I look forward to reading the reviews that you get from this contest. Thank you in advance! I think I will be rating it 5 stars from what I have seen and read!!! I am looking for the speed and comfort that it has to offer, as well as the buoyancy from the front and back hatches. A rudder is another factor I am looking for and it has to be at least 14 feet! I can't wait to get on the sea!! To win it would be a dream come true!!

Great ocean kayak for the bay

I believe it was the 14.5 and not the 15. I seem to remember the handle up front being the difference. The kayak glides really well and paddles easily. For just kayaking and not fishing, which is what I usually use my kayak for, this model slices through the water very smoothly, much easier than my fishing kayak. For a leisure adventure with no rapids and not fishing, this kayak is an excellent choice for an enjoyable day out with friends.

My friend let me use his Riot Edge 14.5 Sea Kayak. It was perfect for all my needs, Living in the North Carolina mountains and fishing for bass and trout it was very comfortable and felt very safe. I also used it too run out my braided line when shark fishing on Mexico Beach, Florida. The kayak was light enough to transport but, sturdy enough with it's stiff center spine in the water. I loved the placing of the drain plugs and adjustable padded seat with it's spacey leg room. All in all it was ideal for my needs and lots of fun.

This semes to be light enough to take with just about any where, and comfortable to be on the water to were it wount cause me to many problems. Looks like a good fit

Great product for the price. Fast and smooth across the water.

I love Riot kayak. I have owned a Riot Brittany 16.5 touring kayak for over 10 years, yellow & orange and and still loving it. It looks great and performed wonderfully. The glide is nice, it's fast for the length, and the seat's been comfortable. I would assume the 14.5 would be the same. Should be stable but fast, lightweight and easy to transport. 14.5 feet should be easy to manoeuver in the water and Good in open waters. Looks like a great kayak, that should easily suit the needs of newbies, intermediates, and beyond. Looking forward to a great summer of kayaking.

First, some perspective: I am a 5'8", 170lb novice-to-intermediate paddler with experience gained through local kayaking clubs. This is a review of the rotomolded polyethylene 2015 model which I bought like new 2 years ago. I've taken this kayak out on many 1-3 hr jaunts on small, calm lakes after work as well as longer day trips on Class II (and III, when flooded) streams in Iowa and Minnesota and the choppy open waters of Rainy Lake, Ontario.

The Edge was a rare garage sale find. It is solidly constructed with ample rigging and storage space for a week-long trip I am planning this fall, The day hatch in front of the cockpit is convenient, but I notice the threading tends to stick on hot, humid days. The rudder, which is operated by foot braces, has been most useful as a skeg on windy days since I prefer to practice edge-turns, but it is very responsive. The seat is quite comfortable with some adjustment options, but the back was too high above the cockpit combing to allow a sprayskirt. It also impeded in-water recovery a bit, so I replaced it. The cockpit opening is comfortably large, but probably a little too wide for my body size.

My biggest complaint is the weight. At 51 lbs, it is quite difficult to load onto my roof rack and to portage. It also takes more power to match the speed of composite boats of similar length, but the Edge still far outmaneuvers shorter rental recreational kayaks. The durable polyethylene does stand up to frequent bumps and scrapes when water levels are lower though. Primary stability is slightly tippy at first, but is good for someone already comfortable on the water. Secondary stability is okay, but I think I would be better suited with a narrower cockpit that would be easier for me to brace. It is very fun to cut through small deck-breaking waves and rolling rapids and I feel secure enough in these conditions.

Overall, I think the Edge is a great river and lake touring boat for an intermediate, average-sized paddler without the budget to afford a composite model. I expect it will last me many years as my first kayak, and then many more for situations where a composite would not be as appropriate.

bought a riot edge 14.5 in 2014 liked the orangish color glided very well in the water turns very well with the rudder and keeps a pretty good track without the rudder the seating is not the most comfortable especially the knee contact with the inside of the kayak there is plenty of storage and the hatches are well made and they seal very well lots of bungees the weight is 60 lbs and and at 14.5 ft is very managable sliding it onto my rav 4 rack very nice kayak would buy it again!

Great boat. Easily manueverable in varying conditions. From fishing or sightseeing in S.W. Florida the Edge is an exceptional Kayak.

My wife bought the 14.5 as her first kayak when she first started kayaking. It was purchased from a kayak training center that sells off each year all their boats. It was an instant love affair. The boat was stable but playful all in one boat. It can go from flatwater to calm to slightly bumpy open water open easily. With bulk heads and hatches even short kayak camping trips. As we progressed and became more experienced and certified open water sea kayakers unfortunately the 14.5 couldn't meet her needs. With an extreme amount of sorrow she put it for sale. The potential buyer had to go a battery of questions as she wanted it to go to a good home. LOL! A candidate was choosen and she went to another loving family. My wife actually shed a tear as it was her first love and to this very day given the first opportunity she is going to 're purchase another 14.5 just to have to re-live the glory days. The 14.5 is an awesome all round boat and built with a high standard of quality it far exceeds all other rec boats on the market. I highly recommend her as a first purchase as a newbie or as a seasoned paddler looking for something just to play and paddle in.

Cheers Paddling forever Dale

This kayak seems to have all the features that I would want. First of all at 14 and 1/2 feet it is long enough but not too long to make hauling a little easier. I also like that its stable and easy to use for less experienced paddlers. There also is ample room to carry all the gear and supplies needed.

Great for the salt water. Use it in front of the house.

Borrowed from a friend and fell in love with kayaking. The Riot Edge 14.5 from Boreal Design delivers on comfort, style, practicality and performance. Very comfortable, adjustable seating, and LOTS of leg room. The slim deck and rudder piloting system along with the hard shell hull make for a straight stable ride and easy steering.

This robust boat does wonderful in lakes and rivers. We paddle some pretty big surf in Lake Huron, enjoy river runs and calm, serene marshes and wetlands. This boat does it all for me. This is my 7th season with my Riot Edge 14.5 and although it has a few scratches the boat performs as well as it did on my first paddle. I am 5'7" so feel like this is a great size for me. This boat has allowed me to get into beautiful spots such as Point Pelee National Park marshes that only paddlers have the opportunity to witness. It can be used for a great workout or a very peaceful connection with nature.

A few short years ago I started Kayaking in S.W. Florida. My main interests were mainly for fishing in salt water marshes and areas I normally only fished from the shorelines but also for touring and paddling around beaches and coves.

My first Kayak was actually a yard sale find and a promotional Kayak for a brand of Orange Soda. It suited me well but lacked functionality and wasn't very good for waves and shoreline tracking, let alone fishing.

Then I found Riot's Edge 14.5' after researching through a multitude of manufacturers. I wanted something sleek and capable of handling shoreline waves, boat wakes and getting where I wanted to be as quick as possible.

I was able to have all that and more in this Kayak. I could easily cut through incoming waves and eakes without an issue. It tracks like a dream and handles very well. I have taken it on 20mile treks following shorelines and beaches. I've fished with my ultralight rod and reels for saltwater trout and redfish from it without and issue.

Overall. I am rating this kayak 5 stars for many reasons. The quality is impressive and if you love fishing or touring salt water, this baby has everything you need as far as comfort and longevity. This is a highly durable and well made kayak that I would recommend to anyone.

I purchased this kayak for the screaming deal of $599. At this price I can not imagine a better value. This is a very aggressively shaped touring kayak. I have compared to some other touring boats that are much wider and slower. Did a 26 mile overnight last weekend in some of the most heavily trafficked water in Montana. This kayak dealt with large wake, in numerous directions simultaneously, quite well. Secondary stability with a fully loaded boat and lightly loaded deck was really nice. A few of the larger wake surfing boats were able to send me through their waves but I took little water and was no worse for the ware. Fit and finish is nice, seat is fairly comfortable (though I have limited comparison experience), ample tie downs and rescue lines, storage is quite significant. I carry fresh food and beer on trips up to two nights and I think I could probably pull off a week with dehydrated food and minimal luxuries. Paddles fast and tracks well with or without rudder.

The only drawback is the rudder actuation system. The pedals require the whole pedal to move making a proper knee locked under the gunwale kind of tricky. I have been able to overcome this by trapping my heel to knee and actuating the peddle with ankle flex. In general I could not be more happy.

I have had my Edge 14.5 for 3 yrs now and very happy with it. It was my first kayak, and I still do not want to part from it. It has a slick look, has a cargo capacity for a week or more (depends if you fish on your trip). The back rest is comfy but I find it impairs manoeuvres in rough conditions. Personally, I removed my back rest and use a paddle float as back rest. It is below deck, I blow it to get the support I need. With that set-up, rolling the Edge 14.5 is a breeze, and it allows you to be restriction free in rough waters and to do the moves you need to control the boat. Fast enough to keep up with 17 footers, but you will spend a bit more effort than them.

I go for hours without back pain, leg pain or any other kind. The plastic construction is rigid, no blong blong sound form the hull, storage compartments stays dry after many rolls, I rarely use the rudder, this boat tracks well, wind has little effect on it as far as weather cocking. Finish is great, did not need to adjust or fix anything since I got it 3 yrs ago.

It is one of those that you do not outgrow, it will always give you what you need, good for starters and good trainer up to advance level. Long enough for sea and big lake small enough for river running (not neck breaking white water), it is a good middle of the road kayak, that you will keep as back-up if or when you will buy other kayaks.

I brought the Riot Edge 14.5 as a intro kayak until I figure out exactly what type of paddling I want to do. It's making the decision hard as I can do just about anything in it. Easy paddle on calm water, choppy ocean stuff and even some surf play. This is a good kayak that's priced well.

Only complaint is seat is not the best fit for me as I'm quite skinny and touring seat makes putting a skirt on difficult. Cockpit is large. Some would defiantly like a large cockpit as you can sit on the seat then put your legs in. This really is a great intro boat.