Rockpool Kayaks has added a new low-volume kayak to its fleet - the Tarantella. Two years after the Taran 16 was launched to critical acclaim, the Tarantella 312 litres has been designed to provide a true low-volume version of the record-breaking design. Developed in response to popular demand, the Tarantella is designed specifically for smaller, lighter paddlers. It features the same distinctive bow, long waterline, high front deck and flat hull making it a fast, dry kayak to paddle both up and down-wind. “Combining speed with manoeuvrability, the Tarantella is a high-performance sea kayak that will suit many lighter paddlers who want a fast boat which is also stable and responsive, to help them stay with the group. “Like the Taran and Taran 16, the Tarantella performs perfectly when loaded for expedition use but it also makes an exceptional training boat - one which is just as much at home on choppy seas as it is on flat water. It's a light, fast boat that's easy to paddle anywhere.“ Bespoke graphics are available as with all Rockpool kayaks. Constructions Rockpool kayaks are made using two different techniques, called the Standard and the Premier. Both of these are of equal strength, but the Premier is lighter than the Standard. Standard constructionTime proven handmade construction using polyester resin, chopped strand and woven glassfibre. Premium Construction.These kayaks are made using vacuum infusion on both deck and hull. Vacuum infusion is a technique that uses vacuum pressure to drive resin into the laminate giving a high resin to fibre ratio and superior laminate properties. This process uses a much stronger epoxy resin combined with a higher strength of carbon and aramid cloth to give a greatly improved strength to weight laminate. Kayaks made using both manufacturing methods are of similar strength, but the higher quality Premier construction uses less material resulting in the Premier being lighter than the Standard construction. More about Rockpool's designs
