You’ve got to love a company that seeks out its toughest customers and incorporates their opinions into their products. That kind of customer-focused approach is the secret behind this “Best Of” kayak -the Force Cat 5 . In designing their premier Pro Tour Series kayaks, the folks at Impex Kayaks spent days picking the collective brains of long-distance paddlers who put severe demands on their boats during multi-day expeditions through the toughest water and weather conditions. The result is the Force Cat 5, an extremely fast, 18’ performance touring kayak that perfectly balances speed and efficiency with stability and maneuverability. Although the Force Cat 5 has a narrower beam to increase responsiveness, its shallow “V” hull gives paddlers more primary stability. Its “medium aggressive” chine design affords excellent secondary stability and confident edging for fast turns, while a minimal-level rocker delivers the speed and efficiency you’ve got to have for long days of paddling. Overall, the fiberglass, 58-pound Force Cat 5 is a superbly designed watercraft that rolls easily, tracks straight and accommodates large paddlers in comfort.

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