I second the Wavesport XXX and most Riot kayaks. Having owned a Riot Glide & Wavesport XXX I can confirm both can perform well on the surf, including carving on a wave but dont expect full surf kayak performance. Other kayaks I have used on the surf. Wavesport Project X48, Jackson Star, Jackson Alls...

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Hi Denzil, Thanks for the tips :-) Your description is so spot on it made me smile, locked in is definitely the right expression. My experience so far. Paddle 1: Clean 2ft waves mainly to get used to paddling around and practise a few rolls before hitting anything bigger. Everything felt odd but goo...

Hiya, Not sure if anything is going to be big enough to be working on the south side of Cornwall at this time of year. A guide here - https://www.cornwalls.co.uk/surfing/south_coast.htm Or you can use the webcams on good old MSW - https://magicseaweed.com/Cornwall-Devon-South-Surfing/5/ I dont surf ...

Hello to all, I have been really lucky and picked up a Mega Jester Rio for free, tatty but usable. So far I have had a couple of sessions in it on 3-4ft nice swell, rolling easy, paddle out easy, holding a wave face, awesome, turning well I have not found the steering controls yet ;-) So a daft ques...

Hello to all,
I am looking to buy a longer surf kayak, Mega Jester/Titan/Rave for example.
Also looking to replace my shorter surf kayak so could be hip for buying a shorter surf kayak as well.
My weight is 13 stone.
Generally anything considered other than plastic ;-)
Cash waiting, can travel.

A link to a video I found useful,

If you go for a leash personally I think the coiled ones are best as they dont get in the way so much when paddling, like any other kit inspect on a regular basis. Please note this is a personal opinion - I used to use a leash but dont any more, the reason is I had the thought of being tangled up wh...

On all of my vehicles that I have used for paddling I get a couple of keys cut without the transponder, one of these goes under the bodywork some where in a very obscure place and stays there, the other goes on a lanyard which goes around my neck underneath my wetsuit or BA. I also have a fully work...

Hello to all,
I am looking for a cheap medium size playboat, looking to spend around £200 but may be tempted to part with a little more if the right playboat turns up.
Cheers :-)

I had a Lomo cag and it leaked in under 8 months from new. It went back to Lomo twice and both times they tested it and said it was fine. End result I binned it and ended up losing money on the cag itself and postage costs. Lomo customer service was good until I requested a replacement or refund the...

I like playboats and I find them fun but I dont run very many rivers. My main use for the playboat is messing around on local water features, the occasional river run, the odd trip to a white water centre and lots of messing around in the surf. On the odd river run I do I find the playboats good fun...

To be honest I have not used the XXX much over the last year, my son has moved to surfboards so its hard to justify keeping it due to limited storage :-(

Hi StoneWeasel, Fate is a funny thing as I am back home in Wiltshire at the moment but by chance I am driving back to Cornwall on the 7th of September for 5 days with the good lady. I wasnt going to bring the XXX as its a bit of a squeeze with the XXX and the good lady in the van but if you are inte...

Its time for me to let go of the Wavesport XXX and move on to surf kayaks more. I have actually sold this kayak once and purchased it back a year later when it came up for sale again on ebay. That's how much I like its performance in the surf. I am in Cornwall until Sat this week so collection on th...

Its time for me to let go of the Wavesport XXX and move on to surf kayaks more. I have actually sold this kayak once and purchased it back a year later when it came up for sale again on ebay. That's how much I like its performance in the surf. I am in Cornwall until Sat this week so collection on th...

Hello to all,
On the annual holiday in Cornwall and pondering if there is any composite surf kayaks for sale.
Ideally looking for a Mega Bullit or similiar but anything considered.

My journey with surf kayaking. I started with a generic waveski with no ww or surf paddling experience. The learning curve was steep but eventually I could surf it on 2-3ft waves with confidence and roll in all directions with feet still in the foot straps. I then went to short playboats to become m...

For me generally 5ft and under is what I prefer to play on if using the surf kayak. Anything over 5ft and I start to get a little nervous. If bigger than 5ft I will often take the Wavesport XXX playboat out, not as good as a surf kayak but a little more forgiving with stability and the paddle out et...

Hi there, I can double pump, bow stall and have managed the odd cart wheel but none are with grace :-) There is a spot in Salisbury I often paddle at, some times I make my way to Woodmills so if you wanted to meet up for a mess about let me know. Some times its observation of what you are doing that...

Cheers for the awesome reply Denzil.
I will keep an eye on the second hand market and see what turns up. I am tempted maybe to keep to 2 x kayaks one being the jacvk of all trades and one for the HP balls to the wall as you put it.
Just being curious what rules out the Billit XS in your opinion?

Well I have paddled the Mega Rave for 2 years nearly and thoroughly enjoyed the learning curve and progression its given me when playing on the waves. Recently I have been using a Mega Intruder which has enhanced the learning curve of playing on the waves. So at the moment catching and surfing the s...

I surf in Cornwall all year round. In cold conditions its dry trousers and a dry cag with a thermal has layer underneath. During the summer it's a dry can, board shorts and rash vest. If messing about and planning on maybe wet exiting and larking about in the water then occasionally I will use a wet...

A second vote for the knot method, works well.
New cord might be an idea as the cord does wear over time and can get kind of thinner/slippery.
I also find lean forward when putting the cord into the cleats then lean back to the right place to get them to sit in nice and tight.

Hummmgh, I have had ropes snap or come lose and I have had ratchets slip and break.
If I had to pick one system I would opt for ropes and cleats.
Reminds me of a love it or hate it conversation for Marmite.

I have a brand new outfitting kit for the Wavesport Project X which I didnt get round to using so its now up for sale. An example is here - http://topkayaker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1576 I am based in Salisbury, work in Dorset for collection in person. Any sensible offers we...

Another nudge :-)

Just a little bump :-)

Hello to all,
Looking for either a Jackson Allstar 2010 style or Wavesport Project X 56 in the Wiltshire/Dorset/Hampshire area. May travel further depending on location.
Cash waiting.

Your location?