Today I had a standup lesson at 9:00 AM and seems how I'm out of SUP boards to review I needed to knock out a kayak before my day got started. This time I ended up in the new SEDA Tallikut, their new recreational kayak. To call it a recreational kayak is a bit of a misnomer as that term instantly puts it in the same class as so many vastly inferior kayaks. Compared to many recreational kayaks this boat is a much more serious boat. It still has the wide and stable beam, large cockpit opening, and grand seat system you'd expect in a rec. boat, but the front bulkhead and two completely dry hatches make this boat infinitely more sea worthy (and therefore much safer) than so many of the others.
When you look at the handling of the Tallikut verses other rec boats there really is no comparison, the Tallikut is that much better. My skinny rear end rattled around in the seat like a marble in a tin can but I was still able to get the boat to carve turns remarkably fast. The deck allowed for a pretty good thigh connection which is almost nonexistent in other boats. That connection allowed me to actually hand roll this boat to cool off at the dock. That kind of body connection will allow anyone who paddles this boat to be more stable and in control than they may normally feel in a rec. boat.
This kayak would be a great fit for anyone looking for a stable, easy entry, relaxing ride that still has safety and performance features that hit toward a full on sea kayak.
Ikkuma 15 Review
Manufacturer = Seda
Brand = Seda
Model = Tallikut
Type = Recreational
Material = Fiberglass
Length = 14'-0"
Width = 26"
Weight = 45 lbs.
Location = Mission Bay - Barefoot Bar to the paddle wheeler and back
Time = 7:00 AM
Distance = About 3.5 miles
Duration = 1:00 hour
Avg. Speed = N/A
Conditions = Sunny and muggy hot
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