NORTH AMERICAN STYLE FEATURES

Straight tracking, highly efficient, and stable these kayaks have a fair amount of height ahead of the cockpit and feature soft chines which give superior final stability. New kayakers will find them easy to use and comfortable for skill development. Seasoned paddlers will like the efficiency and performance as well as the large hatches that hold ample gear for extended trips. They all feature rudders, modest sized cockpits, padded seat backs, and thigh braces.
Solstice Titan
Soltice GT Titan composite mango/black/smoke
North American Touring Cockpits
Touring cockpits are somewhat small to help resist imploding of the spray skirt if hit by a large wave in rough water. They include built-in thigh braces on the cockpit rim to maximize control when edging and rolling. They range from 29” to 35” long, depending on the model.
Composite Touring Cockpit
Composite Cockpit
Rotomold Touring Cockpit
Poly Cockpit
Standard Seat Back
Standard Touring Seating
Composite North American Touring kayaks feature our standard seat back with comfortable foam back pad.
Dimension Seat Back
Dimension Adjustable Seat Back
Rototmold North American style as well as the Unity feature the highly comfortable and fully articulating Dimension Adjustable Seat Back. Quickly adjustable for height and angle on or off the water to allow for personalized lower/mid back support. +$55 if not standard
Composite Hatch Covers
Compression Hatch Covers
Most composite North American style models have hatch covers that sit flush with the deck and feature a rubber gasket that seats perfectly into the molded deck recess. Our hatch cam strap system compresses the gasket to form a water tight seal.
Poly Hatch Covers
Rotomold Hatch Covers
Rotomold North American style models have rubber hatch covers and the bow hatch covers have a strapped hard cover for extra water protection.
Composite Seam
Composite Seams
All of the North American style composite models come with a stronger and lighter composite seam that allows you to choose a custom seam color to make you kayak uniquely yours.
Rudder
Rudders
All North American style models feature a durable, foot controlled, foiled blade rudder that creates steering efficiency and offers superior control in windy conditions.
Footbrace
Foot Braces
All North American style models feature a Sea-Lect Designs pivoting pedal style foot brace. Easily adjustable from the cockpit it's designed to maintenance free, self-cleaning and corrosion resistant.
SmartTrack Rudder
SmartTrack™ Rudder System
A unique foil shaped blade, spring loaded with a single retraction cord and solid two piece foot pedal system make this a popular rudder upgrade. +$100
Thigh Braces
Composite Thigh Braces
Our composite thigh braces are molded directly into the kayak for superior strength and weight savings. Foam pads ensure all day comfort.
Ritchie Compass
Ritchie Compass
Customize your touring kayak with a specialized, deck mounted Ritchie Kayak Compass. +$250
Composite Colors
Gel-coat Colors
Rotomold Colors
Poly Colors