A super sea kayak that loves to rock hop
Standard Romany
The original kayak design from Nigel Dennis, the Romany is fast for its length (4.88m), very manoeuvrable and stable. Designed for rough water and ease of handling in the surf, the Romany is ideally suited for the small to medium sized kayaker and is the first choice for many coaches. If you are looking for a super day or weekend sea kayak that loves to rock hop, the Romany is for you!
Romany LV
The Romany LV model is designed for smaller paddlers. The difference is in the cockpit - the modified keyhole cockpit rim is 87mm shorter/25mm narrower and the leg braces are nearer the paddler. LV kayaks have a re-designed front deck and less cockpit volume but the hull is essentially the same as the Standard model.
New models
The original Romany and its low volume sister the Romany LV are now joined by other Romany models. Launched in 2008 the Romany S RM is the first plastic model from Sea Kayaking UK. Both the Romany S RM and the fibreglass Romany S love to surf!
If you're a larger or taller paddler, then the Romany Excel is specifically designed for you. It's longer, faster but still with the classic Romany feel.
Specification (all options)
- Footrests
- Backrest
- Polished deck recesses
- Fibreglass seat (foam in LVs)
- 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. Click here for details of forthcoming dates or email sales@karitek.co.uk.
Dimensions
- Length: 4.88 metres
- Width: 0.54 metres
- Front hatch: 48 litres
- Day hatch: 36 litres
- Rear hatch: 46 litres
Click on the menu at the top of the page to compare with other SKUK models.
Features
- NEW now available in plastic (Romany S RM model)
- A low rear deck for easy rolling
- A white water cockpit giving excellent grip and control
- 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)
- Plenty of room for large feet or warm winter footwear
- Exceptional manoeuvrability, with direction stability
- Minimum weather cocking in strong winds
Price
Romany sea kayak £1842
Optional extras:
- Custom colours £48.94/colour
- Hydro Skeg® £146.81
- VCP rudder fitted £244.68
- Foam seat £31.81
- Silva 70P compass fitted £73.40
- Knee tube fitted £32.30
- Deck pump fitted £171.28
- Foot pump fitted £171.28
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.