A remarkably unique and beautiful kayak:

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#21

it is the URSA “420”…
after all.



Sure hope someone posts the reason for that hump.



I kinda like the baidarka-ish stern though.

#22

hump - easy to roll
The hump prevents it from being upside down (capsized). At worst the boat lays on its side, and from there it is a simple matter to right the boat.



He designed the boat with safety in mind.

#23

Makes Sense
I’d be interested in seeing it tipped over and righted.

#24

Hatch covers
Has anyone seen or used covers such as these? I see the yak in the background also using the magnets. Would they be strong enough to keep the water out, yet allowing you to open them easily?

#25

it’s a custom order
for Sir Mix-a-Lot

#26

Pictures are here

– Last Updated: May-18-08 3:44 PM EST –

You can see a fiberglass version of it being rolled in a pool. He told me the pictures are real and not faked. The kid is actually rolling the kayak without help.

http://homepage.mac.com/rlivingston/PhotoAlbum4.html

#27

ditto

#28

I Know a Guy…
who could use that boat. He has tried and tried and can’t roll a kayak.



You suppose the Ursa could be used as a learning tool for the beginning roller?

#29

don’t know…
I was going to buy this boat for my wife, who has been paddling an Impex Mystic for years. She has no interest in rolling, and I thought this boat would be safer for her. I also like the extra cargo capacity as we do extended kayak camping trips.



If you look around the guy’s site, you will see pictures of this boat in action. I think I saw four of them strapped to the top of his car.



I would send him an email. He is very pleasant, and will answer your questions to the best of his ability.

#30

“remarkably unique”

– Last Updated: May-20-08 1:52 AM EST –

how unique can it be?

#31

It’s Fugly Pretty
How water tight are magnets??

#32

Ditto - Magnet Covers

#33

A Rolling Teaching Tool Maybe
I’d put the hump in front to make a layback doable.