{"product_id":"eddyline-sitka-140-kayak","title":"Eddyline Sitka 140 Kayak - EDDYK-SILT140~SAPPHIRE-BLUE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEddyline Sitka 140 Kayak - EDDYK-SILT140~SAPPHIRE-BLUE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sitka 140 is a lightweight, maneuverable, high-performing touring kayak designed to fit the small to medium frame paddler. The Sitka combines the best of both worlds - the performance, efficiency, and tracking of our Fathom touring kayaks, together with the playful nimble spirit of our recreational kayaks. This fully outfitted seaworthy kayak has perimeter lines, bulkheads, watertight hatches, retractable handles, deck bungees, and an upgraded ergonomic Infinity Seat System with backrest. Intended Use sea\/ocean lake \/ pond inshore river\/creek Rivers\/Flowing Water (class I-II) Length: 13'9\" \/ 419 cm Width\/Beam: 22.5\" \/ 57 cm Depth: 12.5\" \/ 32 cm Weight: 43 lbs \/ 19.5 kg Cockpit Size: 31.5 x 16.5 \/ 80 x 42 cm Weight Capacity: 300 lbs \/ 136 kg Hatches: 2 Paddler Size: S\/M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddyline Sitka 140 Kayak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elightweight 13'9\" touring kayak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for small to medium paddlers who want a blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed, control, and easy handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonlite ABS construction (~43–45 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it significantly lighter than most plastic touring kayaks, improving transport, acceleration, and overall efficiency on the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshallow V-hull with retractable skeg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers excellent straight-line tracking while still allowing responsive turning when edging, making it versatile for varied conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomfortable Infinity seat system with adjustable backrest and thigh\/hip support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps maintain stability and comfort during longer paddles or day trips.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual sealed bulkheads and dry storage hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it offers real touring capability while keeping gear secure and buoyant in open water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~300 lb capacity and balanced hull design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it ideal for solo paddlers who want a “step-up” kayak that still feels manageable and not overly long or demanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the Eddyline Sitka 140 kayak designed for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The Sitka 140 is a lightweight touring kayak built for day trips, lakes, rivers, and coastal paddling, offering a balance of speed, stability, and easy handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is the Sitka 140 good for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes, it is more beginner-friendly than longer touring kayaks, while still offering enough performance for intermediate paddlers to grow into.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How stable is the Eddyline Sitka 140?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: It provides solid primary stability with predictable handling, making it comfortable for recreational and touring use in calm to moderate water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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