The Pilgrim: specifically for the smaller paddler
Unlike other low volume versions of kayaks, the Pilgrim is a kayak that has specifically been designed for small people. The hull is narrower offering speed. It's a kayak that behaves and can be easily turned and controlled in the wind.
Designed as a day/weekend kayak, it is ideal for the smaller person. The kayak also has raised areas for the knees either side of the keyhole cockpit. This also enables the thin taller, lighter person to paddle in comfort.
It’s fitted with SKUK's new adjustable glass seat. This offers low support to the base of the back and a high back band. The seat can also be moved forwards and backwards. Fitted hip pads with the option of glass thigh braces help to customise the cockpit area.
The Pilgrim is in production now and a longer version, the Pilgrim Expedition will be in production in August 2009. Nigel Dennis expects the Pilgrim to ultimately replace the Low Volume version of the Romany Explorer (Romany LV).
Specification (all options)
- Footrests
- Backrest + fitted hip pads
- Polished deck recesses
- New adjustable fibreglass seat
- Hatch covers
- Wire operated skeg
- Standard colour (see table below). You can choose different colours for the deck, seam and hull. Custom colours are available at extra cost: see link to colour chooser below.
| 1023 | 2009 | 3020 | 5015 | 9002 | 9016 | 9017 |
| Yellow | Orange | Red | Blue | Quill | White | Black |
| RAL1023 | RAL2009 | RAL3020 | RAL5015 | RAL9002 | RAL9016 | RAL9017 |
The colours you see on the screen are approximate: if precise colour shades are important to you be sure to consult an RAL colour chart before ordering.
To visualise your chosen colour scheme or to pick custom colours, click here to use the colour chooser (opens in new browser window).
How to buy
We hold a selection of SKUK kayaks in stock for immediate sale: to see our stocklist click here.
To order your own custom made boat, simply email us or give us a call on 01292 571019.
Try for yourself
The best way to decide which kayak suits you is to try them out on the water. We regularly arrange demo days at one of our local beaches in the firth of Clyde - we have a Pilgrim in our demo fleet. Click here for details of forthcoming dates or email sales@karitek.co.uk.
Dimensions
Dimensions and volumes are to be confirmed – watch this space!
Features
- Narrower hull for speed
- Raised areas for increased knee room
- Adjustable glass seat with additional back support
- Fitted hip pads and optional thigh braces
- Three compartments, including an offset day hatch
- Large round hatches for expedition gear
- Sloping rear bulkhead behind the seat, allowing the kayak to be emptied by lifting the bow (no X rescue necessary)
- Exceptional manoeuvrability, with direction stability. Very fast in following seas
- Minimum weather cocking in strong winds
Price
Pilgrim sea kayak £1976
Optional extras:
- Custom colours £50/colour
- Hydro Skeg® £242.65
- Skeg Rudder £378.35
- Foam seat £35.25
- Silva 70P compass fitted £75
- Knee tube fitted £52.15
- Deck pump fitted £179.15
- Foot pump fitted £179.15
Non standard kayaks may be subject to a £75 surcharge.
To order, email us or call on
01292 571 019.
SKUK kayaks are fitted with a skeg which counteracts the kayak’s tendency to turn towards the wind - to weather-cock. SKUK’s skeg systems, developed in conjunction with Kari-Tek, use a robust skeg box made from durable ABS plastic. It’s moulded in one piece, making it watertight, and it has a large dagger-board shaped blade which drops further into the water thus increasing performance.
Three types of skeg are available in your new SKUK kayak: click here for details.
- Hydro Skeg® - heightened reliability, increased levels of control, less prone to damage, virtually maintenance free
- Wire Skeg - positive, easy action, simple to use slider. A wire skeg is fitted as standard.
- Rope Skeg - the simple, low cost option
Skeg Rudder System
The new Kari-Tek Skeg Rudder System (SRS) is now available. Both a skeg and an understern rudder, the SRS gives you maximum flexibility. With all the great features of the Hydro Skeg® plus the benefits of a rudder, the SRS is set to change kayak rudders for ever. Click here for details.