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<\/i><\/i><\/span>A curved hull<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Seawave is one of a few inflatable kayaks featuring a pronounced, unyielding curvature under the side tubes. This is the key element in the shape of the hull: it enables the SEAWAVE to climb waves and\/or swell, without just bumping into or passing through, but instead following the wave’s ascending or descending line with fluidity, without loosing the speed generated by the paddler(s). This curvature is determined by the assembly angle, hand made during the production, with a constraint maintaining the longitudinal curvature of the two air chambers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>High voluminous Bow<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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High voluminous bow acts as a \u201eplough-spreader\u201c and together with the volume and high buoyancy has the direct effect of raising the kayak quickly over the waves.
\nThe 40 cm rocker at the Seawave bow is between 5 and 10 cm higher than on most of the inflatable kayaks. That, and the volume of the tip, means it can easily overcome waves, including rolling waves and small breaking waves that would overwhelm most inflatable touring kayaks. This volume is achieved thanks to three inner I-Beams glued into the extremity of the side-tubes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Predestination for waves<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Combination of the dropstitch bottom and inflatable sidetubes is essential not only for paddling with waves across, but also for making safe landings on beaches in the event of rollers or shore-breaks.<\/p>\n

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Left picture:<\/em> The flat, vertically chined bottom of kayak, (here a wide-bottomed “Full-HP”) tends to stick to the downward face of the wave, and tip over when it rolls or breaks.
\nRight picture:<\/em> The narrower, V-shaped bottom and rounded chines of kayak (a Seashine) allow the paddler to heel against the wave, thus avoiding capsizing.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Watertightness<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Coaming edges are horizontal and 4 cm wide on average, and the stiffening tube is reinforced. These coamings also allow the use of most “Big-Decks” type neoprene skirts, guaranteeing the optimal watertightness.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Safety features<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Paddling back into a shelter, even when one (or two!) side-tubes are punctured!<\/strong>
\nthe volume of the \u201cinflatable-floor\u201d alone of an inflated Seawave is av. 180 liters – if you remove the weight of the materials, this gives 175 kg of buoyancy for that floor only: enough to carry “out of the water” 2 paddlers weighing 87 kg each.
\n(For comparison, the average thickness of a two-seater “High-Pressure” I.K. Dropstitch floor is 7 cm, which for an average width of 45 cm and an average length of the floor-piece of 3 m, gives a volume of 94 liters, i.e. taking into account the weight of the piece, a buoyancy of 90 kg… for 2 paddlers).
\nVideo: https:\/\/youtu.be\/zLZ3Tp9D720<\/a>
\nor : https:\/\/youtu.be\/zLZ3Tp9D720<\/a><\/p>\n

Being able to paddle to a shelter, even when the floor of your Seawave is punctured!<\/strong>
\nThis one will only work if you’re sailing with the deck.
\nEvery regular user of inflatable kayaks has accidentally punctured the bottom of their boat, or had it suddenly deflated due to a faulty inflation or overpressure valve.
\nWith the Seawave, your deflated bottom will sink only 10 to 15 cm, depending on your weight… A position in which you can still paddle relatively well, or even effectively at normal height, if you fold the inflatable backrest over the seat and sit on it. Explanation: the four metal hoops\/Arcs that hold the deck in place are extremely tight and keep the boat “under tension”, so as to stretch the deck as far as possible. This has the effect of forcing the side flanges outwards, preventing the bottom from digging in too much, and thus allowing you to sit with enough height to paddle!
\nVideo: https:\/\/youtu.be\/IzMi67aRmCs<\/a>
\nor : https:\/\/youtu.be\/IzMi67aRmCs<\/a><\/p>\n

Seawave overturned in the open sea – emptying, righting and climbing-in!<\/strong>
\nRighting and emptying:<\/span> The Seawave – even when fitted with a deck – is designed so that a swimmer can right it using the lifeline running all around the model. When the boat is turned over, all the water on board is evacuated through the coamings, so your righted boat will be empty (except for a few centiliters) when you get back on board.
\nThe volume and shape of the side-tubes allow all the water on board to be evacuated when the boat rolls over.
\nHowever, learning and practicing this technique and its timing are essential to the success of the operation, as the movement must be slowed down at the beginning of the move to allow all the water to drain away.
\nClimbing back aboard:<\/span> the primary stability of the Seawave’s hull, the moderate height, shape and robustness of the deck hoops (Arcs ?), and the presence of a judiciously placed lifeline, allow two types of ascent into the boat: without additional buoyancy from the stern, and with the help of a \u201cPaddlefloat\u201d from the side (learning and training in these two techniques will nevertheless be essential for successful operations in heavy seas).
\nExisting video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/WmZRBdP3CgA<\/a>
\nor : https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmZRBdP3CgA&t=24s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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