Description
The Spade Full House is a new, modern creek boat which comes with all the rocker you want on those pushy river features. Despite its generous rocker, the Full House is a fast boat – its tweaked 284cm waterline strikes a comfortable balance between speed, agility and the need to keep the bow rising on pillows and thru holes.
With an overall width of 70cm, it offers a stable platform without being susceptible to side currents, curlers and the like. The softened chines help as well. The tail is slim enough to load it slightly while on edge and lift the bow even higher. As always we tried to keep the cockpit and knee area out of the paddler’s way as much as possible.
At 360 litres this is a big boat, but it doesn’t feel massive or bulky – it will cater for a wide range of paddler weights and still offer enough space for all your multi-day expedition needs.
When fitting out the boat, we focussed consistently on ergonomics and weight optimisation: Thanks to the smart design of parts, we have created a sturdy cockpit for a direct interface between the paddler and the boat’s hull. The footrest, thigh braces, seat, hip pads and backrest are all tailored to the ergonomics of a paddler for an untiring day on the river.
The super-solid backrest adjustment, like with all other Spade Kayaks, works through a rope and cam cleats sytem.
Our fully integrated seat-rail-tower combo enables ergonomic seating over long periods on the water. The plastic tower supports the cockpit area in pin situations and over large drops. It also acts as a handy step for a quick exit in critical situations.
- Length: 284 cm
- Width: 70 cm
- Volume: 360 litre
- Cockpit: 90 x 45 cm
- Weight: 23 kg
- Paddler: 70 – 120 kg
Ideal for extreme boating on Grade 5-6 rapids and steep creeks such as the Wairoa, Huka Falls (Waikato), upper Kakapotahi, Turnbull, Rangitata Gorge, Waikaia, Monkey Creek (Hollyford), etc. Also fun for ‘no stress’ boating on Grade 3-4 river runs.
The Mohaka and Ergonom Pro are good paddles for the Toro whitewater kayak.
The Nevis or Extrem are suitable PFDs.
The Rhino, Enduro and Strongdeck are all excellent neoprene decks.
Optional extras include a cockpit cover (for transport and storage).
