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ZET Kayak Raptor

£1,145.00

Brand: Zet Kayaks
Product Model:
ZR

about the most bombproof creekboat in existence

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The Zet Raptor creekboat / creek boat

about the most bombproof creekboat in existence

Three people came together to design the new Zet Raptor creekboat – an extreme kayaker, an international slalom paddler and a plastics expert. Each has had their influence in creating a kayak the creekboating community have been waiting a long time for.

These are some of the unique features of the Zet Raptor

Displacement hull with just enough edge

Planing/semi-planing hulls are a complete waste of time on creekboats and hard edges tend to get in the way on slides. The Zet Raptor creek boat has a displacement hull that is stable and easy to roll but has just enough edge to help you carve into tight eddies

Fast hull with a nice amount of rocker

A lot of the faster creekboats are great downhill but don’t turn fast enough. The Raptor achieves both which is why it has been winning so many European creekboat races this summer. Take Note: Next time you’re with a bunch of mates going down something narrow, if you’re in a Raptor, make sure you’re at the front.

Variable hull thickness – Zelezny Technology – Zet Kayaks

The Raptor is the only white water kayak ever to have variable thickness plastic. Basically it is thicker in the hull and sides, to take impacts, and thinner on the front and rear decks. The result is you get the strongest kayak for the least weight. The Raptor weights 19kg but is as strong as one weighing 24kg.

303L volume but it feels like about 250L when you sit in it

The Raptor has a lot of volume which is great for keeping you afloat in big, white water but some of that volume has been shifted to the rear. This makes her stable on bouncy water but she can feel a little different to other kayaks at first. The seats are set fully to the rear at the factory, give it a paddle in this position before you move it.

No holes drilled around the cockpit

Why do kayak manufacturers insist on drilling holes around cockpits? Don’t they realise all those nuts and bolts eventually work loose and start leaking and that it’s a real pain in the a**e tightening them up the whole time? The Zet Raptor has no holes drilled around the cockpit.

Front and rear buoyancy retention pillars

Serious creekers will love the fact that the front and rear buoyancy blocks are retained by a plastic pillar. So they cannot move out of position. The front also gives you somewhere to stick your drink.

Robust seating

We’re aware that some other manufacturers’ outfitting looks better than ours. But our seat is made from a solid moulded closed cell foam which has the following advantages: It does not have a spongy pad on top – so it’s not like sitting in a puddle. It doesn’t fall apart. And it keeps your bum warm when you’re paddling.

No DVT risk

Do you ever get sore legs after a day’s paddling? If you do it is a symptom of restricted blood flow caused by pressure from hard plastic seats (even with padding). The potential health risk is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The Raptor’s foam seat does not restrict bloowflow to the legs. Paddlers who typically get these leg pains in other boats do not get them in Raptors.

The Zet Raptor Creekboat in numbers

Length:                  255cm, (8ft 5in)
Width:                    68cm, (2ft, 3in)
Volume:                 303litres, (80 gallons)
Cockpit Size:          91cm x 51cm, (3ft x 1ft 8in)
Paddler weight:      65 – 120kg, (10st – 19st)
Weight of boat:      19kg, (42 lbs)
Strong points:        5 (2 on the bow, 3 on the stern)

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Kayaks and Canoes

All kayaks and canoes and any accessories ordered with them will be all delivered together, we deliver all of the kayaks and canoes in our own vans which are out on delivery runs every week, we endeavour to get all kayaks and canoes delivered as fast as possible, delivery normally takes 3-10 days but can be more in busy periods and also for remote areas and (Northern Ireland and other Isles information below)

Backordered kayaks and canoes will be delivered as soon as possible after we collect them from the factory, we do receive the kayaks in during the month also so kayaks can be delivered earlier than expected also.

We contact all customers prior to delivery and deliver Monday-Friday, we can not accommodate customer asking for only specific day delivery or specific times but we will do our best to work with all customers in order there kayak or canoe is delivered as best day/time as possible but any days/times outside of our normal delivery days will incure a charge if the customer requires a weekend delivery.

As we deliver all the kayaks and canoes ourselves we know that they get there in the best possible condition that they can as we only deliver these nothing else and we have been delivering kayaks and canoes ourselves for over 12 years now.

On the odd occasion we use a trusted specialist courier to deliver where times are likely to fall out of our timescale but we would notify you if this is likely to happen.

Kayaks and some paddles going to Islands off the UK Mainland can only be delivered to a freight forwarder for onward delivery to any Islands at the customer’s cost, customer to arrange this with the courier.

Kayaks and Canoes to go out to Northern Ireland are delivered free of charge to Northern Ireland and are dropped off at a special courier for onward delivery.

Small Items – everything except kayaks and canoes

All small items will be despatched via Royal Mail or Parcelforce.

2 reviews for ZET Kayak Raptor

  1. John

    Cracking boat, great price

    The raptor has been on the UK paddling scene for quite a few years now and has certainly stood the test of time in terms of popularity and endurance. I’m absolutely delighted to finally have one of my own. For the asking price I think anyone would be hard pressed indeed to find a better alternative. Thanks Northeast Kayaks and Paddles who were happy to answer any queries with courteous, professional and fast customer service.

  2. Sean

    Great all round boat

    The zet raptor is a amazing boat for all aspects of white water kayaking it works well in big water and also is the lower grades it has the volume that you need for big creaking and also the sharp edges and hull for some nice surfing on waves and holes, designed by slalom paddlers so it’s really responsive breaking in and out of eddies and the round hull makes it a dream to roll, also the plastic is so tough you’ll not be afraid of it cracking!!! Inside it has the foam seat which looks quite basic but means it’s just as simple as jumping in and cranking the ratchets and your good to go!, if you buy any zet you’ll not be disappointed!

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