Brand: Riot Kayaks | Product: Edge 14.5 Rudder
The Edge 14.5 brings sea-kayak proportions and features to a rotomolded hull at an accessible price point. Its slender bow and slim deck profile carry just enough chine and keel to track efficiently, while the rudder — flipped up when not needed — keeps the boat on course through wind and current on longer flatwater and coastal outings.
Bow and stern storage compartments with 15″ rubber hatch covers and bulkheads provide sealed, watertight volume for overnight and multi-day trips, while the Flex 4 seat, molded thigh braces, and adjustable foot pedals keep the cockpit comfortable across a wide range of paddler sizes. High-visibility reflective deck lines and self-rescue safety straps round out the safety outfitting.
Technical Specifications
Filmlänge: | 14’6″ (441 cm) |
Width | 22″ (57 cm) |
Height | 12″ (30.5 cm) |
Weight | 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg) |
Maximum capacity | 324 lbs (147 kg) |
Outer cockpit size | 37″ x 19.3″ (94 x 49 cm) |
Steering | Rudder |
Why It Should Win
The Edge 14.5 gives paddlers most of what they’d look for in a serious touring sea kayak — a slender, efficient hull, rudder-assisted tracking, and sealed bow/stern storage for real trips — without the price or fragility of a composite boat. It’s the kind of kayak that lets a paddler grow from weekend outings into genuine multi-day touring on a single, durable, rotomolded hull.
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