5/25/2006 07:21:00 AM
Water Beneath My Wings
I like unusual design not just for the sake of it but designs that are not only unique but work well. So I was particularly enamored by this sea kayak called by the intriguing name of “Little Wing” (referring to the flares in the hull design fore and aft) from Warren Light Craft.
Constructed out of Carbon Fiber, Epoxy Resin, Marine Foam Core, the kayak at 32lbs is ultra light. “The closed cell foam core allows Little Wing to be light weight and still withstand collision impacts. The foam will crush under extreme pressure but will not break; an important property for any kayak. The foam provides enough buoyancy to float the kayak even if filled with water.”
What is even more intriguing is the unique shape which is quite unlike any traditional or conventional sea kayaks! And the wings – “The wings, or flares, in the fore and aft allow Little Wing to be both stable and fast. Not only is Little Wing’s stability superior to other high performance kayaks, but with aerodynamic sides and wings that cut through the waves, it is better equipped to handle rough conditions. The wings aid in balancing the kayak in confused and choppy seas in a similar manner to a paddle brace. The wings also make assisted and self rescues easier, especially aft deck rescues.”
Here are some pics from Warren Light Craft’s website.
And how much is the pleasure of owning such a fine craft? It’s USD4,385/- for the base model and there are options for various add-ons and finishes.
Why are toys things we like always so expensive? *sigh*
Stumble It!20 Comments:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 
Wuching said:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Francis Ho said:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 The Moody Minstrel said:
Elementary, my dear Unker:
Because people are willing to pay so much for the things they like.
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 HappySurfer said:
Cloud-watching is free.
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Robin CHAN said:
Or cheap things not necessary mean things that we like.
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Francis Ho said:
This kayak has the most unique and unusual hull shape design. Quite sensous actually!! hahaha!
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 HappySurfer said:
(Uh-oh, I'm asking for trouble here.)
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 gus said:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Pandabonium said:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Robin CHAN said:
the curves?
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Francis Ho said:
Did I just say that!!! Good thing my other half don't read my blog! ;)
robin - the kayaker who sits inside the cockpit in the middle of the kayak is the engine! where do u want to hang out of the kayak from? duh! heehee ;)
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 batukawa said:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 The Moody Minstrel said:
Put an abayah on that thing!!!!!!!
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Ivan said:
At Thursday, 25 May, 2006 Francis Ho said:
mm - LOL!
ivan - building architect not naval architect lah! ;)
At Friday, 26 May, 2006 YD said:
She's a hot babe!
At Friday, 26 May, 2006 Francis Ho said:
there's no logic or anything behind Baywatch except the boobs-watching part!
perhaps silicon is a performance enhancing substance afterall! ;)
At Friday, 26 May, 2006 The Moody Minstrel said:
At Friday, 26 May, 2006 HappySurfer said:
At Saturday, 27 May, 2006 Pandabonium said: