Anas Acuta - Atlantic Kayak Tours

<strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong><br />

Valley Canoe Products (VCP)<br />

<strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Kayak</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> Says: Four staff members from <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Kayak</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> call the <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> their<br />

main kayak. Low volume, hard chined, rockered hull makes the <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> a playful kayak to paddle.<br />

The rougher the water, the better the <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> performs. On flat water the rocker slows the <strong>Anas</strong><br />

<strong>Acuta</strong> down, but the maneuverability keeps it fun in all conditions. The low deck is great in high winds<br />

and breaking waves. Good for small to mid sized paddlers. Most paddlers will choose a skeg, but that<br />

does add additional weight and cost. The skeg also reduces the limited storage this kayak has. Many<br />

of our staff don’t have a skeg and don’t have any problems. The <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> is the oldest composite<br />

kayak on the market. It has a small but very loyal following. If you fit the <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> and have decent<br />

paddling skills you owe it to yourself to paddle this extraordinary kayak. The hard chines gives the<br />

<strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> mostly flat surfaces on the hull, which allows for ease of repairs.<br />

VCP Says: The <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> has a hard chined hull, in true Eskimo tradition, which gives higher static lateral<br />

stability (i.e., it feels very stable when just sitting in the water) and has a lower hull profile than the Nordkapp.<br />

The low windage of this boat is absolutely remarkable. It appeals to an adventuresome breed of kayaker who want<br />

a sea kayak for playing in surf, reflecting waves, etc. and is not concerned so much with storage capacity.<br />

The <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> is a sea kayak with a pedigree. It was designed by Geoff Blackford based on drawings of a centuriesold<br />

design from the West Greenland village of Igdlorssuit. It is a narrow boat but it has a hard-chine hull,<br />

in true Inuit style which gives it high lateral stability. Its low profile means a very low windage factor, but this of<br />

course means less stowage space than in many kayaks. The <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> has considerable rocker, which together<br />

with its light weight, makes it an ideal boat for those adventurous kayakers who use the ocean waves, surf, rock<br />

gardens and sea caves as their playgrounds. The <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> also appeals to those paddlers who are happy to carry<br />

a minimum amount of equipment and thus retain sporty characteristics in a crusing kayak. For extended journeys,<br />

many people have a retractable skeg fitted to make light work of longer crossings, where cross-winds may be troublesome.<br />

VCP kayaks, including the <strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong>, are distinguished by their high quality, durable construction and a<br />

wide range of equipment options-setting them ahead of the rest.<br />

<strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> Standard Equipment<br />

Heavy-duty diolene reinforced construction<br />

Outside fiberglass seams<br />

Three Watertight fiberglass bulkheads<br />

Watertight VCP hatches (two round 7.5” and oval 16 x 9”)<br />

Recessed deck fittings with deck lines and bungie cords<br />

Compass recess, Yakima foot braces<br />

Dimensions: 17’2” long and 20.5” wide, Cockpit 20” x15.5”<br />

Weight: 52 Pounds<br />

2007 MSRP<br />

Fiberglass with Skeg $3,225<br />

Pro Kevlar with Skeg $3,799, Ultra Kevlar $4,599<br />

<strong>Anas</strong> <strong>Acuta</strong> Optional Equipment<br />

Henderson deck pump (mounted fore or aft)<br />

Retractable Skeg<br />

Customized positions of bulkheads<br />

Keel Strip<br />

Custom Reinforcement<br />

Silva 70 P Compass<br />

Compass Light<br />

Foot Pump<br />

Knee Tube<br />

Sectional boat (for air travel)<br />

Towing Rig<br />

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Review Information<br />

How many times have you paddled this kayak? ____________Today’s Date ____________________________<br />

Conditions you tested the kayak in (wind, sea state)? _______________________________________________<br />

What did you like best about this kayak? _________________________________________________________<br />

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What did you not like about this kayak? _________________________________________________________<br />

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Performance<br />

How is the initial stability? Low � � � � � Rock solid<br />

How is the secondary stability? Low � � � � � Rock solid<br />

How is the tracking? Turns easy � � � � � Tracks well<br />

How is the overall speed? Slow � � � � � Fast<br />

Fit<br />

How comfortable is the boat? It hurts � � � � � Could sit in it all day<br />

How is the body to boat fit? Sloppy � � � � � Like a glove<br />

How is the foot room? Crunched � � � � � Can wear Mukluk boots<br />

Safety<br />

How easy is this kayak to group rescue? Almost impossible � � � � � Easy<br />

How easy is this kayak to self rescue? Almost impossible � � � � � Easy<br />

How easy is this kayak to Eskimo roll? Hard � � � � � Almost self rolling<br />

How easy is this kayak to tow from? Almost impossible � � � � � Easy<br />

Does the kayak have full deck lines & end toggles? No � � � � � Yes<br />

Does this kayak have all the needed safety features? _____________________________ No � � � � � Yes<br />

Features<br />

Visual Appeal Blah � � � � � Sexy<br />

Does it hold enough gear for my use? No enough storage � � � � � Can take the kitchen sink<br />

Are the hatches dry enough for your use? Too Wet � � � � � Totally Dry<br />

How is the quality of this kayak? Poor � � � � � Great<br />

How is the weight of this kayak? Too heavy � � � � � Light enough<br />

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