Virgo Looking good in orange

Used my new Virgo for the first time today, its better than I remember from the demo I had, it is so well behaved in chop and wind, the agility is amazing bit its easy to paddle straight.
Very happy, I have paddled a lot of sea kayaks in plastic and fibreglass and for me this is the best yet.

I have been trying to get hold of a Whisky to demo for many years, seems point65 have no interest in the UK market.

Easily more than 65 litres, if i had to guess i would say nearer to 100.

I have experience in all of the kayaks you mention, I owned the Stratos S for a couple of years and thought it was excellent, it is agile, stable and affordable, seat and outfitting are as good as it gets, downsides being the hatches, especially the rear which wasn’t the best fit,and the kayak does ...

I am purely into coastal exploration, poking around the caves etc, so don’t need long term endurance or speed.

Thanks for replys !

Thanks will have a look.

Looking at improving my strength and stamina for kayaking, have some dumbells, was wondering what the best exercises would be ? Obviously kayaking would be the best training.....

Its still on their website under classics

https://www.valleyseakayaks.com/our-kay ... anas-acuta

Waiting on some of these

M size, model unknown, front entry, about 7 years old, very good condition with little use, all seals and zip good. £150 https://media.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/uploads/62252/1580402444402-5944.png https://media.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/uploads/62252/1580402444586-9259.png https://media.ukriversguidebo...

Size M, model unknown, front entry, about 7 years old and has not been used much, very good condition, all seals and zip good. £150 https://media.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/uploads/62252/1580402144501-7349.png https://media.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/uploads/62252/1580402144647-1603.png https://media.ukri...

Dainty little drawings in the seam

Can’t find a courier for less than £22.

I will check postage costs

Selling this in excellent condition, hardly used, picture quality pretty good for this type of camera and sports a eye level viewfinder as well as screen on back. £150 inc lowepro case, panasonic spare battery, and floating camera strap https://media.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/uploads/62252/15785759312...

Only used twice and in good condition, couple of minor marks, the blades are the carbon infused plastic, very light, will work either L or R handed with adjustable feather, 210 cm I find them a bit long after using 205s for years. £100 plus post or collect S Wales Cardiff/Brecon https://media.ukrive...

Up and Under in Cardiff selling both sizes of Atlantic rm 19% off.

Decathlon brand, never used as new, 4 piece 215, bought as emergency backup but using my old Celtics instead.
£13.50 inc UK post

I can inky compare with the Stratos S, the virgo paddles straighter and faster but is still very agile especially when edged, is about the same stability wise and feels a bit more sea kayak than tourer, and is a better bet for trips that may involve going in a straight line for a while, the hatches ...

Have you considered modular take apart kayaks ? Whilst the total sum of the parts may be heavy, each section is quite light and can be dismantled for easy storage and transportation, also worth getting a trolley to help with the journey from car to launch. You can also add sections should you wish t...

Stratos now SOLD

No problem, these are only my opinions, someone else may think the Hydra is the best of the lot, so still important to try them.

The Stratos is a great, relatively cheap, agile and fun kayak, 2 sizes mean you will probably fit well in one of them, I have loved mine and will be sorry to see it go, downsides are hatch covers that aren’t great, the rear cover on stratos is a loose fit, the Stratos isn’t the easiest kayak to padd...

Up and Under in Cardiff sell both models you mentioned and they do have some demo kayaks available.
I recently demoed the P&H Virgo and thought it was a very good kayak, also have a look at the Valley Gemini SP rm

Now Sold

Theres quite a few minor scrapes, nothing deep.

thoma83 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:33 pm

Out of interest what are your dimensions? I'm trying to decide between the large and the small.
I'm 185cm tall 87kg
Thanks.

About the same as you, would guess the large would be a little too roomy ?

Arthur wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:18 pm

Someone is going to get a really nice kayak at that price. I thought you loved it Simon... or did you love it so much, you had two of them?

I tried the P&H Virgo and liked that more, it addressed some of the Stratos weak points, but only slightly!