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Ka-Chow
265cm long x 61cm wide Volume 160litres 85kgs approximate maximum paddler weight Building upon the success of the Apex, we’ve reimagined the mid-length kayak for enhanced speed, manoeuvrability, and performance. With a focus on usability, we’ve made it more welcoming for novice paddlers venturing into surf kayaking.
Featuring a shorter nose with increased rocker for forgiving steep drops, coupled with a hull design featuring a gentle roll transitioning to a double concave to V hull design, the Ka-Chow ensures swift rail-to-rail transitions, lightening fast speed, and forgiving surfing.
Ideal for paddlers up to 87kg (approximately), the Ka-Chow measures 265cm in length and 61cm in width, offering stability and control on steeper waves with its pin tail design and thruster fin setup.
Hand crafted design in collaboration with Jem Howe, the Ka-Chow sets a new standard in surf kayak design, blending performance with accessibility for all levels of paddlers.
Key Design Features:
- Pin Tail
- Tight rails
- Chamferred rails
- Double convave hull
- 'V' Hull
- Thruster fin setup
Designed in collaboration with Jem Howe
All of our kayaks are available for worldwide shipping. Contact us today for a quote!
chris@hobsonkayaks.com
POST BREXIT SHIPPING NOTE:
- The EU customer then pays tax at the point of delivery rather than at the point of sale. This is around 19%-23% depending on their country
- The EU customer might also be charged a small handling fee by their local courier
- Hobson Kayaks LTD will ship the goods with the relevant customs documents but is not responsible for any customs clearance charges that might apply.
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Reviews
This is my 4th boat/Design from Hobson Kayaks and they've all been amazing!
( in design and construction)
Then you find the one that suits and for me that's the Kachow
AWESOME from the first try! Good on the paddle out, punching through waves or popping over whitewater.
It's easy to catch waves and to hold a rail, whether that's for pure down the line speed or drawing out a bottom turn to a slash! The boat is more than capable!
I think the boat will always out perform me
For reference im 5ft8, 12.5st size 9 feet and i fit in the boat nicely
YOU want one
You won't be disappointed......
Love this boat, super easy to throw around, didn't trip me up, and easy to surf! Can't wait to get mine!
Having surfed for over 50 years—starting on canoes and surfboards before moving to waveskis—I’m now on my fifth dedicated surf kayak. The Kachow is, by far, the absolute best of the lot.
It is incredibly responsive, skims effortlessly across the wave face, and "turns on a sixpence," as the saying goes. It requires minimal paddle input to change direction; a gentle rail dip is usually all it takes to carve around a surfer in the lineup, while a hard look and lean drives a rapid 180-degree turn that leaves an enviable spray in its wake.
Rolling is smooth and stable and when punching out through broken white water, setting a clean edge allows the boat to carve cleanly through the wave face rather than getting knocked back.
Jem’s design is innovative, and Chris’s build quality is world-class. I can’t emphasise enough just how good the Kachow is—it played a huge part in helping me secure 3rd place in a Welsh Open.
An incredible boat from an exceptional builder.
This is my first surf kayak and I have absolutely loved it! So much fun. Would highly recommend it to anyone. Chris and the team were so helpful throughout!