Rockpool Taran 18 - the downwind monster!

Using the tail end of the storm "Knud" we made a 10km downwind run that was very fun and challenging. The Rockpool Taran exceeded my expectations once again. Good control and speed for the whole run. On the traverse out I paddled with the rudder up to make it easier to keep the bow up into the strong wind. I would like to try the longer rudder blade next time to improve control on the wave face even more.

[@ВладиславМалышко-п2г]

What a nice waves!

[@quantummath]

Dude! This is freakin awesome! nicely done and nice editing. Cheers from Germany.
P.S. I used to live in Sweden, that beautiful fine land.

[@escapekayak]

Thanks. Yes it was a great run. Looking forward to the next time.

[@gretskycompton]

That’s definitely a mermaids 🧜🏻‍♀️ fav 😆

[@Selkian]

Good to see how the Taran handles in big following seas. I can see you are having to use a stern paddle rudder quite a bit. Guessing because the small track master rudder blade breaks out of the wave? Overstern rudders can't compete with an under stern in these conditions.

[@escapekayak]

This is correct. I do paddle surfskis in these conditions as well and the difference in control and speed is great. For being a sea kayak the Taran is very down wind capable. I tried the larger rudder blade on the Taran but could feel no difference.

[@Corcioch]

Brilliant!!

[@raducruceana]

Superb video! Thank you!
How do you consider boat stability comparing with clasic British kayaks?

[@escapekayak]

Thanks for your comment. The stability is the same as on classic British kayaks like the NDK Romany/Explorer. /Johan

[@davidGrainger]

@@escapekayak I found it to have much less initial stability than Brit kayaks. Lots of secondary.

[@Dfl87165]

Great downwind place! Standard or Premium layup, if I may ask?

[@escapekayak]

Standard layup.