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More and More new Demo Sea Kayaks

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

We have just collected the new Valley sea kayaks Etain LV both demo and stock sea kayaks.  (Now 2 days later a wee review of the Valley Sea kayaks Eain LV 17.5 having been out in the boats in force 5  and 6 and they have performed really well. They fit a similar size person to the Northshore Alantic and are comfortable with good knee grip (though could do with a bit of foam padding).  They are a great day boat for an instructor ie they are manouverable to turn and get to someone in difficulty quickly, and also should be a good expedition boat as well. The Etain 17.5 also known as the LV will definitely go on my list as a really enjoyable boat to paddle and for me also to work in ) Also new in the Tiderace sea kayaks Xcape X ( This isnt as big as the Xplore X )and Xplore S demo boats. We have stock Necky Chatham 16, Chatham 17 and Chatham 18  and Eliza (Chatham15) sea kayaks as demo and stock. As always we have stock of the  Northshore Atlantic in plastic and we really expect (Hope) the Northshore Atlantic LV in plastic in june sometime.

We have a container of  Tiderace sea kayaks arriving  in late June /very early July (already at sea) and these are being sold fast so dont be dissapointed order now. We can tell you exactly what the model, colour and construction in the container is.
This does include the Tiderace Xcape & Xcape s  and  Xtreme to complete the full range of Tiderace Sea Kayaks as demos.

chasing rainbows in sea kayak oban demo

chasing rainbows in sea kayak oban demo

Sea Kayak Demos & learn to sea kayak course in Edinburgh 7th/8th May

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

7th-8th May we have  some sea kayaks in Edinburgh area (Dunbar & North Berwick) they are on a Sea Kayaking Intro course in Edinburgh with the National Kayak School (info@nationalkayakschool.com ). Contact us if there is a particular sea kayak you would like to demo in Edinburgh from our huge selection.

Great Sea Kayaking Weather in Oban

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The best start to the main Sea Kayaking Season on the West Coast of Scotland for about 10 yrs has been reported by Sea Kayak Oban. Many people coming into the shop to buy sea kayaks and clothing and many more signing up for trips and courses. 
Stuart from the National Kayak School commented that May is often the best month for reliable calm weather on the West Coastof Scotland  and such venues as Colonsay, Gigha, Coll and the Inner Hebrides are at their best with excellentchance of wildlife sightings, long daylight hours and no midges. The Oban area provides a perfect venue for the Sea kayaking Intro courses. There are still a few places left on the early season courses including the 7th/8thMay Sea kayaking Intro in Edinburgh.

Sea Kayak Hire in Scotland, UK

Monday, March 21st, 2011

For the largest selection of sea kayaks for hire in Scotland in the best situation is sea kayak oban. Massive range of composite and plastic sea kayaks for hire. Paddle right out the door and only 5 mins walk from the train. We also offer full outfitting and sea kayak rental packages. You can also rent the latest sea kayaks to demo for a few days to be absolutely sure its the kayak for you.

Stonehaven Demo Still On

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

We will  be in Stonehaven by 10.30am despite the various forecast and are leaving our overnight stop in Aberfeldy at 7.30am with only a light sprinkling of over night snow on the roads here. Lot of Sea Kayaks to demo and  werner paddles , drysuits and  cags for sale.

Sea Kayak Demo Days in Inverness and Aberdeen

Monday, February 21st, 2011

We are really looking forward to taking a trailer load of Sea Kayaks to Demo in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen on Sunday 13th March and in Rosemarkie near Inverness on Sunday 20th March.
We will be taking a large selection  of Sea Kayaks that we have for sale in Sea Kayak Oban including Valley, Northshore, Necky, Wilderness Systems, Tiderace & Perception. If there are specific models you would like to demo please contact us in advance. We will have a few kayaks for sale on the day but space on the trailer is limited.
We expect to be in place by 10.30am and will be there until 5pm at least. PLease check here the day before in case of changes to the venue due to adverse weather forecasts.
Please bring your own clothing, paddle etc we will have some spraydecks plus demo paddles  including some great wing paddles. We will also have some bouyancy aids, paddles, and  clothing for sale. If there is something in particular please ask in advance. The on line shop should be up and running soon.

The line up so far is
Necky Eliza Composite
Necky Chatham 17 Composite
Perception Essence 17
Northshore Atlantic Plastic & Composite
Northshore Aspect Plastic
Valley Etain composite
Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 composite
Lots more space on the trailer and still lots more to choose fromin the shop. Just let us know!!

Valley Etain in Composite now available to demo.

Friday, February 11th, 2011

This is the first brand new Valley Sea Kayak design for a number of years and it really does live up to expectation. Will it blow the opposition out of the water. Well that’s up to you to decide but you have the opportunity from now on. So come and demo the Valley Etain in Sea Kayak Oban.
Also on the trailer from our last trip to Valley were more Northshore Atlantic RMs, the full range of Valley Avocets includeing the composite ,  the Avocet RM and the Avocet LV.   We also have demo Nordkapp Composite and Composite Nordkapp LV.

Have a look at the Etain Video which will be posted in the next few days here.

Wonderful days on the Water.

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

At Sea Kayak Oban there are always some new sea kayaks to try. You dont have to be in the market for a new sea kayak you might just be curious about what you have heard about.
 Have you ever tried a lightweight racing sea kayak? You will be suprised how stable they are !
Have you tried Sea kayaking with Wing Paddles. Despite the scare stories most people find them very easy to use and very smooth through the water and encouraging good forward paddling style.
Failing all that its just nice to get out sea kayaking so if you happen to be in Oban and would like to be on the water come and visit. The photos below were taken this week when our choice of sea kayaks were the Wilderness systems Tempest 170 and the Necky Eliza both composite. Next week we will be trying the Valley Sea Kayaks Avocet LV and the Necky Chatham 18 . The following week we Demo the new Valley Etain in both composite and plastic and the Necky Chatham 17. We have the biggest selection of sea kayaks for hire in Scotland and the Uk.

Chasing January Rainbows

Chasing January Rainbows

Yet another stunning day out close to Oban

Yet another stunning day out close to Oban

Excellent weather for Sea Kayak Demo days

Thursday, January 6th, 2011


Excellent weather at Sea Kayak Oban for demoing some of our huge range of sea kayaks or come on a sea kayaking improver course for a day or two. You can also demo sea kayak paddles wether its wing paddles for sea kayaking or kinetic wing paddles or crank sea kayak paddles.

Sea Kayaks For Sale fantastic calm weather for sea kayaking.

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

We are selling old stock at the old price but with the small vat increase. So inevitably when they are gone, they are gone.  
These include Northshore Atlantics in composite & plastic plus Northshore Atlantic LV plus Perception Essence 16 & 17 , Perception Carolina 12 & 14.
Superb priced Prijon Viper for kids only £550 reduced from £849.
Second hand sea kayaks include the Perception Essence 16 & 17 £699 each a Venture Kayaks Easky 13 for £300 (ideal for anyone who wants needs a big stable kayak).

Latest Sea Kayaking Exploites.
So despite the cold weather with calm seas its a great time to explore the west coast. Especially on weekends when the pubs are open for those relaxed evenings. We have also been checking out some of the self-catering cottages in the area which offer great deals at this time of year.

Ellenabeich from Easdale exploring by sea kayak on west coast of scotland

Ellenabeich from Easdale exploring by sea kayak on west coast of scotland

Smooth Pool Easdale Island Exploring with National Kayak Schools sea kayaking trips

Smooth Pool Easdale Island Exploring with National Kayak School's sea kayaking trips