Tchaika Pro

I purchased this Kevlar kayak used without test paddling it. I traveled 580 miles to recover the boat. My first test paddle of her was on the Ohio River on a calm afternoon. She's a pleasure to load and unload, weighing a mere 34 pounds. I'm 5'11" and have a 35" waist. She's a tight entry but a very nice snug fit. I purchased this kayak for my bride of 3 decades - she's 5'3" with a much smaller waist line. The kayak tracks nicely and turns on a dime. She quick in the water. Her hull is lower than any of the other 9 kayak we've owned over the past 15 years. So, I got damp at first with paddle water run off. But, I adjusted my stroke to a lower silhouette and quickly dried. A spray skirt is recommended for windy days. I would definitely purchase another of these if I could find one.

Gorgeous little boat. Fast, light, maneuverable, tracks well, easy to roll. The perfect size for weekend camping for smallish women (I'm 5'6", 130). This is the first boat I've bought that was the right size for me, and I'm never going back...

Very fast for a small boat. At 5'8" and heavier than I want to be it is a tight fit getting in and out. Also, the extra weight makes it necessary to add an extra weight in the bow for proper balance. It is really built for the slender paddler.

Great boat for smaller paddlers. Very fast for a 14ft. Handles waves well, floats like a cork. Get it with a rudder if your not yet good at edging for course corrections. I always see smller paddlers in too much boat. This one will do everything the bigger boats will do except carry a lot of gear.