KWANDO FEATURES
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KWANDO Kids Kayak
The Kwando kayak is made for children, but it is definitely not just a floating toy. With this kayak, children can cut their teeth on flat water and easy rivers by learning basic paddle strokes and skills. It has the performance and the features of our adult boats – just packaged in a size that a child can physically manage. Paddle cut-aways allow for a full natural stroke without the paddle blade grazing the sides of the deck. Its sculpted seat is designed for comfort and with both feet together in the foot-well, this kayak is ergonomically suited to a correct paddling style. The 8″ Screw Hatch gives access to watertight storage in the rear of the deck, which, together with the tank-well, provides sufficient storage volume for children to pack their own gear for single or multi-day adventures. The Bottle Holder, located in front of the seat, ensures that a beverage is accessible. To free their hands, when they stop to chat or stand-up on the flat Stand-up Platform to pose for photographs, they can stow their paddle using the Paddle Rest. The Kwando can be carried using the Handles positioned on the front, back and sides. Children will develop a passion for paddling with a kayak that has been designed to suit their needs. The Kwando kayak is easy to keep moving in a straight line, quick to respond to turning strokes and a pleasure to paddle.
First paddle on a Kwando
KWANDO – Kids Kayak Gallery
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Length | 240 cm |
| Width | 60 cm |
| Height | 30 cm |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Ideal paddler weight | 15-45 kg |
| Max. carrying capacity | 50 kg |
CONTACT FORM
CHILDREN
The Kwando is, without a doubt, the best children’s kayak in the world. We have created a high-performance recreational kayak that a child can paddle – properly. It has everything that we, as adults, expect from a kayak in terms of speed, performance, agility, maneuverability, and responsiveness. The Kwando can handle a variety of activities from flat water paddling to river tripping to give your child a true taste for the sport of paddling. From very young to pre-teen, our Kwando kayak will be your child’s adventure companion until they grow out of it and into one of our other models, like the Tarka.
DOG-FRIENDLY
The rear tank-well has enough space for a small canine companion. If the dog prefers to sit, rather than to lie down, line the tank-well with a foam mat to prevent their paws from slipping.
FLAT WATER
The Kwando cuts through the water like a hot knife through butter. With this kayak, children feel like they’re really paddling because they can move forward without exerting themselves. They too enjoy being able to move forward with speed. For parents, this means that you can paddle at an easy pace and you won’t be waiting-waiting-waiting for your child. The Kwando makes paddling good fun for parents and children.
FISHING
While the deck of the Kwando has not been kitted with our angling features, kayak fishing is definitely an activity that can be enjoyed from this kayak. Use the tank-well and 8″ Screw Hatch to stow gear, and Stand-up Platform to hold tackle between your legs.
OCEAN
With the Kwando, visiting the beach becomes a whole lot more exciting than building sand castles and getting dug in up to your chin. Now your child can paddle on the sea too. Build up confidence and the maritime skills of reading currents, swell and waves gradually by starting out on calm seas. It goes without saying to always keep to swimming beaches where there are lifeguards on duty and to adhere to their instructions at all times.
OCEAN SURF
The Kwando has not been designed to do cutbacks and ride tubes but it will happily go out through the breakers and back in to shore. If you want to get into surf kayaking, check out our Dumbi kayak.
WHITEWATER
For an introduction to rivers and whitewater kayaking for children, you don’t get better than the Tarka. Flowing water and small rapids are child’s play for this versatile kayaks and should serve to whet your child’s appetite for more. Use the 8″ Screw Hatches and tank-well to secure gear for overnight trips.
SUP
While we don’t recommend paddling the Kwando from a standing position, use the Stand-up Platform to stand, stretch your legs and enjoy a height-above-water view to check out your surroundings, while you’re out on the water.