1 post Page 1 of 1. ciaranclissmann Posts: 8 Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:37 am. Menu. Overnight, I received a detailed, thoughtful and informative reply from the manufacturer. If you are looking for a boat in this range do not miss this one. length 15'11'' width 21". Plastic is as good as any other boat I've paddled. $121.49 shipping. Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. This one is for the little peeps :). You will have to pack like a backpacker. I have been paddling my Avocet for about 15 month. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages. Expensive, but worth the entry price. The initial stability, unladen, was surprisingly good, and the secondary stability excellent. But I've upgraded this now my boat is a 10. Like the regular Avocet it was developed from the popular Pintail but improved to provide better tracking and more forgiveness yet retaining it's original lively handling. The LV sits there in the water with little deck above the water. Original hard plastic seat was replaced with foam seat and hip pads. The skeg control is front right of the cockpit, and perhaps this is an issue with all skegged craft, but with Valley boats, it is fairly easy to strike the skeg control during a paddle stroke and pull it back (i.e. 15'11x20.5, 46 . Distinctly slower but much more maneuverable than Nordkapp HS. View more recently sold homes. I think for a intermittent or advance paddler who is fit would adore this boat. Used Kayak Sale: In addition to the close-out sale kayaks, we also sell used kayaks. 9:00am - 5:00pm (PST) Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Please re-order on the website. ft. townhouse is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath unit. I found that Romany fought my attempts to put the boat on edge. The deck lines and bungies are good, and the skeg control is conveniently located at the front left side of the cockpit. Ideally suited to small paddlers, the Avocet is compact without compromising performance. The Avocet is truly a kayak to enjoy at any level of ability and one that your skills will never outgrow. Read our full Privacy Policy & Cookie information here. I rented one for two afternoons from Sea Kayak of GA near Savannah. The day hatch is easier to open and close, but seems equally watertight. I returned home and worried about the price of the kayak for two weeks before making the plunge. 425-200-0030 Paddling half a dozen boats really helped solve the decision dilemma. ft. 2038 Valley Manor Dr, Missouri City, TX 77489 $250,000 MLS# 14867306 Make this charming home situated on a beautiful tree lined street, in the heart. Post by ciaranclissmann Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:17 pm 2023KayakAcademy. Best thing I ever bought. Different than with a rudder like I am used to. Nearby homes similar to 1830 Avocet Way have recently sold between $400K to $400K at an average of $155 per square foot. Coming from kayaks with rudders, I was concerned about turning the boat, but the Avocet proved to be quite easy to turn, and it edged very well. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. PoweredbyShopify. Well worth the sacrifice. It's my first boat without a rudder, it handles like a dream, it's an ideal boat for intermediate paddlers, rock gardening. The Avocet isn't badly effected by the wind and the skeg isn't needed as much as on other kayaks I've paddled, the slider button could do with being smaller as it sticks out and I've bashed my fingers off it a lot. Now to the Avocet. HARDLY EVER USED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT (PADDLER NOT BOAT!) Famous British design. I have owned an Avocet RM (polyethylene) for about 13 months and I really like it! Excellent for edging and rolling. MLS# 3301223. 5724 Avocet Dr, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 Property Type Single Family Time on realtor.com 580 Days Price per sqft $207 Garage 2 cars Year Built 2016 Est. Hatches are watertight. I went home with one. I wouldn't use it for loaded touring as I like more room for storage. Otherwise, she is solidly constructed and has survived me dropping her from the car roof to pavement (more than once; yes, I apologized). When I first paddled the Avocet I was surprised at the lack of speed difference between it and Nordkap HS. With the skeg down this kayak tracks well. 9920 Jamison Valley Dr # 5106. The 2,197 sq. This is the first kayak I've been able to roll effortlessly and comes up every single time. We think the likely answer to this clue is TERNS. It has adjustable foot rests and also comes with a removable foam bulkhead. The older hatches require a little muscle to fully fit on, but haven't let a drop of water in after numerous tests. 6 years old - but little used (has been in storage indoors for past 3 years and rarely used before that & was stored carefully). The seat and back band are minimal, but I feel comfortable and my back is supported, so I don't miss the more elaborate seat. I find the main oval ones a bit of a struggle to close fully: you have to work your fingers hard around the lower rim to squeeze the last bit into the housing, but once down they really don't leak, even after rolling. Only minor complaints: to some other similar fiberglass kayaks this feels heavy, and in any slight seas it doesn't track well without the skeg. If a simple garage in Palo Alto, California, can claim to be the birthplace of Silicon Valley. I have used many boats over the years. This is the original Avocet cyclometer that Avocet began shipping in 1985. Price: $650.00 Valley AVOCET Kayak. I have removed the bungies on the end toggles and lengthened them so they go over the ends of the boat. In the Avocet I can steer! I only deploy the skeg in windy conditions, as the Avocet does weather cock a bit. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. I've had my boat for four years now, and I still get compliments from people who like both the design and the granite color of my Avocet. Valley taped the outside seams of the Kevlar hull with hard-wearing Diolen tape and contoured the bulkheads to flex with the hull, which lends hard-wearing strength. . So quite a while I am looking for a fibreglass Avocet. Program of the New River Valley Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo (IDX) and detailed information about them . The only let down for me would have to be the standard seating arrangement and thigh braces. 4803 Avocet Ct Dayton, OH 45424. Take a Valley Avocet out for a spin. Nimble, efficient paddling boat. Quality three-ply roto-molded construction. Both days the Avocet was fast, fast, and fast. Also a playful and fun day boat for the average sized paddler, it was developed from the popular Pintail but improved to provide better tracking and more forgiveness yet retaining its original lively handling. Beam 22". The Avocet is a great boat. It is fast, tracks well and is very maneuverable. I narrowed my search down to the Avocet, the Valley Aquanaut lv, the p&h Capella 160, and the Necky Chatham 16 (all plastic), and this one turned up as the best deal used. . And, now, with a lot more experience, she's still consistently fun. Although there are some scratches, none are deeper than the gelcoat - I tried not to drag the kayak over sand or pebbles! Additional Information About 7920 Oak Estate St # 538, Raleigh, NC 27617 Apartments. This leaves out all the other kayaks that are 50lbs plus including other Valleys, NDKs, P&Hs and the sexy Tideraces. Tracks beautifully. Beds. Weight 50 lbs. As a result I have been paddling the Avocet a great deal. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! Now for the Avocet RM. Occaisionally on flatwater I drop the skeg if the winds kick up but don't really need it most of the time. Starts right up and runs. Foot pegs are a the type you can pull back towards you with only your feet, and using both feet I don't need to use my hands to push them back either. Its absolutely a win-win. The Avocet LV loves rough water. Valley sell replacements as they all tend to do this. In summary, a perfect day boat and play boat. When it sits on the ground both the bow and stern rise in the air. by +Alison+ Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:15 pm. Avocet turns on a dime! You can easily improve your search by specifying the number of letters in the answer. 4 Beds. I chose her on the recommendation of a kayak guide I respect, and on the fact that the internet is filled with reviews where instructors say that this is the boat they use when they want their moves to look crisp and impressive. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. I told him that when it is time to buy another boat, VCP will be the first place I look. There is a hatch cover and spray skirt. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1215167. Hi, I'm having a polyethyleen/plastic avocet for years now and I'm really happy with it, but it is getting older and I would also like a fibre glass boat. Must be fast enough to keep up with others (I use a greenland paddle and easily keep - sometimes having to slow down - although I do paddle with a quick cadence). With fore, aft, and day hatches, the Avocet can be dialed for afternoon, overnight, or even weeklong excursions. I just got back from Lake Huron. $1650 Later I owned a new yellow Avocet RM. I've taken the boat on rivers, lakes and the coast of Maine and New Hampshire, and the Avocet handled well in every paddling condition that I encountered. I actually prefer the skeg. Stiff winds don't seem to bother the boat even in current. The day hatch should be on every kayak. Word. I've been camping in the Avocet as well and it has plenty of space for an extensive camping trip and hatches that I will guarantee will keep your gear dry even if you decide to do some rolls and go play in the surf. The sixteen-foot hull is one of the fastest in its class but as the saying goes, "speed is nothing without control". 81 retirement villages & retirement living for sale in Brisbane - Greater Region, QLD. I give this boat a 10 out of 10, I have owned and paddled this kayak for over a year, in a variety of conditions from flat water day touring, several overnight trips, to rough water play and surf in 6ft+ waves. It is not a high performance speed shark, like the 21 inch beamed Prijon Barracuda (see my review of that boat), which is likely the fastest plastic boat available, but the Cudas rockerless design is merciless on choppy water where it can be very unstable. The Full Immersion program is the Pacific Northwest's most successful and well established whitewater program for paddlers new to the sport. I am 510, at 180lbs, the boat fits like a glove. 488cmWidth: 22 inches. Post I enjoy that its form fitting which is very important in high surf. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 total baths. Like a fine European auto maker, VCP is always vying for the next tweak to even better establish their name as the penultimate brand in sea kayaking. Manifest Your Paddling Dreams for This Year Through Emotional Goal Setting, 13 Bucket List Paddling Destinations in the USA, Stand Up Paddling for Beginners: How to Get Started and Essential Gear. There are three new hatch covers. At 16', the Avocet is not as fast as some of the longer, fiberglass boats out there, but I can generally keep up without working too hard. The hatches are with plastic bulkheads and are sealed at all edges, and access is by two large oval Valley tupperware type covers with a smaller round day hatch cover behind the cockpit. Sept. 3 - 4th, 2022 Close-out Sale on new sea kayaks (limited to stock on hand, all sales final). The skeg slider works, but the slider knob is split (see pic) and ideally should be replaced which is a simple enough job. Valley Skerray RTM kayak - craigslist - 11/28 - 19:21: $1,500-Houston, TX: fiberglass Valley Aquanaut HV kayak - craigslist - 11/28 - 19:20: $2,999- Used Kayak Sale: In addition to the close-out sale kayaks, we also sell used kayaks. I recently bought a kevlar Avocet. The Avocet benefits also from adding a small amount of minicell on the hip pad area, and one could consider removing the seat pad and replacing it with customized minicell; I plan to do this for the ultimate fit. The property was last sold on 09/30/20 at $235,000. Length 16'. A little smaller than the composite model, the Avocet PE offers the same package of lively yet forgiving handling but with the value and robust performance of Polyethylene. The colour is pale grey deck over a white hull. Kind regards, Merel. The boat is responsive and at first may seem tippy, but the swallow V is easily adaptable and will give you great ease knowing you can handle it better for more unstable conditions. The Avocet has less rocker than the Pinny, and the slightly longer waterline makes it a tad faster, yet not nearly as fast as the Nordkapp RM, which I also own. The products are in pristine condition with no scuffs, dirt, marks or pet hair. I should add a comment about speed in particular as there is likely a kayaker out there considering an Avocet for its size and fit, but wondering if they can keep up with the Joness in their paddling group. In fact, the Valley Avocet/Aquanaut hull is a very efficient at any speed. The quality is easily as good as with most fiberglass kayaks. 14ft boat,motor,trailer $3,000 (interlachen) $16,591 Jan 14 2022 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 Premium Triple Black $16,591 (RideNow, FL) $16,799 Jan 14 2022 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 iBR & Audio Premium Triple Black $16,799 (RideNow, FL) $5,500 Jan 13 Kawasaki Jet SKI ZXI 1100 $5,500 (Ocala) $6,230 Jan 13 Spectacular Fishing Boat $6,230 (Gainesville) $6,000 Avocet, GA Homes for Sale & Real Estate 24 Homes Available Tile Sort by 43 4650 Pomarine Circle, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,512 Sqft 0.34 ac Lot Size Residential $500,000 USD View Details Results within 2 miles 70 604 Hilltop Lane, Berkeley Lake, GA 30096 5 Beds 4 Baths 6,139 Sqft 0.23 ac Lot Size Residential I look forward to many years of paddling enjoyment with my Avocet. She has been easy to handle in waters of all severities, and even my kids have handled waves of 5-6 feet. This boat was the clear favorite of Kate and Danielle, and not just because it fitthe Avocet LV maneuvers effortlessly and exhibits remarkable secondary stability, while quick acceleration and agility make this boat a blast to surf. This boat really shines in rough water, and it always feels stable. The UK's Leading Kayak & Canoe Shop. I will be sad to see my pretty kayak go, but it needs to go to someone who will get more use from it than I. NOTE:we are a dealer for: Current Designs, P&H, TideRace Kayaks, Valley Kayaks, NorthShore, Dagger. It felt so much more responsive. Avocet is a neighborhood of homes in Peachtree Corners Georgia offering an assortment of beautiful styles, varying sizes and affordable prices to choose from. It tracks and edges well, it rolls easily (when you want it to), and it handles rough water and wind well. Click this link for details on new our kayaks. $1,587. Long awaited and very well regarded since it's launch the LV is in a class of its own for experienced smaller paddlers. I paddled Perception's Carolina, Walden's Passage, Dagger's Magellen and Cortez, Valley's Skerray and Avocet. The boat is Pro Kevlar but weighs about as much as my light layup fiberglass Nordkapp. The picture make it look worse than it actually is. Click this link to see our used kayak sale page. 45 lbs. One note of caution:It fits 95-to-140-pound paddlers best. In accordance . I watched a customer at the store learn how to roll an Avocet during a course given by a guide. Original hard plastic seat was replaced with foam seat and hip pads. Thigh braces are lightly padded and lined with neoprene for grip. 3 Baths. My polyethylene Avocet and I have learned together, and I have often thanked the boat for teaching me another lesson on the waters of Lake Michigan. I'm 5'-10.5" 175lbs. There is a distinct difference though and I could feel how effortless the glide in the Nordkapp was at a pace where Avocet hit the wall. Our 13,000 sq ft showroom & warehouse holds large stock levels year round, from all major paddle sport brands. SOLD JUN 14, 2022. My backband isn't great, and it's worn out, but a small cushion makes it perfectly acceptable, and even good for lounging in the shallows. Attractive purple color. In the late 1970s they developed a prototype small cycle computer. 46 photos of this $975,000, 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3321 SqFt, Single Family property located at 3658 Avocet Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 MLS Number 192141. Valley Kayak - Now Discontinued An amazingly versatile kayak, popular with paddlers who appreciate it smaller dimensions but also the weapon of choice for those who enjoy tidal races and surf were its predictability and size are also benefits. Oval hatch covers will need replacing at some point. My data Sign in; Valley Kayak for sale on UK's largest auction and classifieds sites Page updated : 21 Dec 2022, 21:51. I find them to be flat and provide no hook, so minicelling may be desired (I have done this already on my larger Nordkapp RM). Somewhere we can drive to and return on same day. Has to be light for solo transporting. C $177.46 Free shipping for many products Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Thumb Turn Avocet ABS Quantum Euro Cylinder - Anti Snap Lock - TS007 3 Star at the best online prices at . One note of caution:It fits 95-to-140-pound paddlers best. Click image to enlarge. 3 Replies 886 Views Last post by lwebb Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:54 pm; Wanted - Rockpool Menai 18. by Stevefa Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:24 am. Items for sale or wanted. But, if shear fun is the name of the game, and a paddler is smaller sized, the Avocet RM is king. At 5'7" and 165 lbs., the cockpit fits me like a glove. It is really maneuverable in rock gardens and caves able to pull off tight moves and quick turns that are needed in surging water around the rocks. After a couple of years of testing boats and reading reviews my wife and I took the plunge and purchased two kayaks. It is perfect for the smaller paddler and for day trips. Carves and edges without a second thought. Clue. With much difficulty, I ended up cutting off the knob. Excellent condition. Then surely, this humble dwelling, In the West-Greenland Village of Igdlorssuit, could legitimately stake a similar claim to being the birthplace of modern sea kayaking and the gentleman pictured, Emmanuele Korneliusen, one of its architects. read more Robert Davis RE/MAX ALLIANCE. I take it on Class 2 river runs and she handles like a dream. Famous British design. Absolutely great play-boat for day paddles! Also a playful and fun day boat for the average sized paddler, it was developed from the popular Pintail but improved to provide better tracking and more forgiveness yet retaining its original lively handling. The Avocet rocker makes playboating in surf and boat wakes fun, indeed, and plenty of skills can be gained in edging and directional control with a boat with this degree of playability. The Isle au Haut is a fast and has high initial stability. Hi, I am selling my valley avocet LV fibreglass kayak. Bought a used RM Avocet from about 2000 after many demos at a dealer (I felt bad going to craigslist after all that, but hey, it was less than half the price). I've owned the Avocet for 3 and it may be the last kayak I buy. Nice people. The Silencer is a post-Superancient tier gun that is the EX variant of Cat's Eye Rifle. Single Family; Closed; 4. 9920 Jamison Valley Dr # 6302. Early on, I could get the edge of my skirt in the water and turn on a dime. Is it still for sale? It handles 4' surf and a following sea wonderfully. Avocet homes for sale range in square footage around 2,500 square feet and in price at approximately $500,000. Sea Kayak Sale Close-out Sale on new sea kayaks (limited to stock on hand, all sales final) None available NOTE: we are a dealer for: Current Designs, P&H, TideRace Kayaks, Valley Kayaks, NorthShore, Dagger. A upgrade to a back band is preferred to some paddlers. The Avocet turns brilliantly on edge and is perfectly stable at all points. A great kayak for smaller paddlers or a lively day boat. This immaculate, meticulously care. SEARCH MY ACCOUNT. Leaning into waves and bracing this boat is great. I can hold both upstream and downstream ferry angles easily and change course quickly to catch eddies. No shortcomings--I gave it a 9 because no kayak should get a 10. Going from a CD Caribou, it took a bit of practice to keep the Avocet going straight, but with more careful strokes it can hold a line quite well with the skeg up. I had to replace the cable, and it was not an easy task. Only downside is that it's heavy. In the Nordkapp, I slide off the face of the wave broach and the ride is over. Valley Avocet LV, composite, (beautiful) blue deck/white hull. The more confused the water gets the better she handles, seemingly leveling out and becoming even more stable as it goes. Frequently bought together + + Total price: $175.69 These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Edging is predictable and even extreme. A skeg control that, in my opinion, was even 3 inches further back than this one would likely not be as affected by the paddle stroke and yet be in a practical position. I have had people 6 170 lbs that can fit into its cockpit they love its playfulness and I have had to ask for my boat back. Do you need a roofrack to carry your Kayaks and Canoes. Ironically the same characteristics that shine though in these films make the Avocet ideally suited to less experienced paddlers and for use in less demanding conditions. The cable replacement went easily, though I did have to borrow a special cable cutter from the local hardware store in order to cut the cable without shredding the strands of wire. There is a compass mounted on the bow and a useful towing/security eye on the stern. It's a joy to paddle and only weights about 47 lbs so as a woman and small paddler, it's perfect for me. I would give the Avocet a 10, but replacing that multi-strand stainless steel cable is a pain in the neck. Retractable skeg. Home Improvement. It is a cinch to roll. Ideally suited to really small paddlers, especially women, the Avocet LV is one of the few genuinely small kayaks that makes a playful and fun day boat for paddlers below 120lbs. excursions. For a truly traditional Greenland style boat with loads of rocker, one could consider the Valley Anas Acuta, but with its tight ocean cockpit, its availability only in composite (not roto), and its even more generous rocker than the Avocet, it is a specialty boat and thus I did not choose to purchase the Anas Acuta. For sale: valley Gemini st (blue) by Murphydog1 Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:44 am. Cockpit cover included. I am a 165 pound, 5'9" male. 97 boats listed for sale in the past 4 days. VALLEY AVOCET SEA KAYAK FOR SALE. Mine came with a bungee installed on the bow and stern to keep the toggles on the deck. Features. There are three hatches including a useful day hatch behind the paddler. I have been paddling the Valley Avocet for about a month and a half; been paddling for 5 years. The reason I am adding my review now is because of the response I received from the manufacturer to a long email I sent after I kinked the skeg cable after accidentally landing with it still deployed. Thigh braces are lightly padded and lined with neoprene for grip. The kayak has been stored throughout its life either indoors or outside on a rack with a roof for sun protection. Very clean, stored in kayak shed, so not sun faded. I will add a review of the Nordkapp RM when I have spent more time in that boat, but if I could own only one Valley kayak, it would be the Nordkapp, which possesses the ultimate blend of rocker, narrow beam and waterline for tracking; it is fast. We can not swap items. I recently purchased this poly kayak after trying and renting other brands and models of kayaks. Learn Whitewater Kayaking! At a recent boat show I tried the Avocet LV and fell in love with it, because of the fit. SHOWROOM TEMPORARILY CLOSED | Online Orders Processed As Normal. Could probably take a full tsunami! The hull and deck are in good shape with tight deck lines and elastics. Skeg slider works, but knob has a crack. 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