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The Valley Avocet LV is a dynamic, fluid piece of functional art. The hulls design was build around the very slow but maneuverable Pintail with better tracking. The boats rocker is pronounced. When it sits on the ground both the bow and stern rise in the air. The LV sits there in the water with little deck above the water. This low profile is perfect for big waves, water splashing and crashing over your deck with little effect on the boat.

The rocker is perfect for tide racing, paddling in on white water, or riding very large breaking waves. I’ve taken this boat out slicing through 8-10ft swells and surf only to end up airborne from the cockpit and behind.

The boat rolls incredibly well done n all conditions.

Where most all my prior 30 boats toppled over or got swamped from dumping and breaking waves, my Avocet has always kept my maneuvering in control and find those special spots in its design to be stable and push the envelope. This boat can be enjoyed by anyone, yet offer a blank canvas for one to rapidly advance their skill set.

Most are well outfitted for comfort. A upgrade to a back band is preferred to some paddlers.

I have nothing but great things to say about this boat.

Leaning into waves and bracing this boat is great. Do not let the 20.5” beam scare you. It’s absolutely a win-win.

The boat is responsive and at first may seem tippy, but the swallow V is easily adaptable and will give you great ease knowing you can handle it better for more unstable conditions.

I am 5’10”, at 180lbs, the boat fits like a glove. I enjoy that it’s form fitting which is very important in high surf. The advertising, “fits small paddlers than are female up to 120lbs” is incorrect. I think for a intermittent or advance paddler who is fit would adore this boat.

Mine is PE and takes an absorbent amount of abuse with absolutely no remorse.