The second collaboration between Danish designer Jesper Kromann-Andersen and Current Designs brings the Sisu. Slightly wider and shorter than its predecessor the Prana, the Sisu is more nimble and maneuverable as well. The Sisu excels in rock gardens, tide races, wave faces and tours with ease. This exciting kayak is also extremely user friendly for aspiring paddlers to rapidly develop skills and elevate performance. Available in fiberglass and Kevlar composite constructions with exceptional outfitting throughout. Also available in a LV (low volume) configuration with a reduced depth of 3/4".
Approximate Fit:
The Sisu Standard Volume is usually suited for: 6' - 6'6" and 175 - 240lbs
The Sisu Low Volume is usually suited for: up to 6'2" and 130-180lbs
Maximum Load: 400 lbs.
Fiberglass - 54 lbs.
Aramid - 49 lbs.
Heavy Water Basalt Innegra - 55 lbs
Lightweight Carbon Innegra - 45 lbs
Standard Options
- Composite Seam
- Retractable Skeg
- Composite Colors
- Back Band
Premium Options
- Ritchie Compass Installed - $250
Shallow V: The “V” shape improves tracking, has a lively feel and delivers very comfortable stability.
All Water
Day Hatches-Back Bands
Skegs
Paddler Size: M-XL
- Length Overall:
- 16' 0" (487.68cm)
- Width:
- 22.30" (56.642cm)
- Depth:
- Standard - 12.75" (32.385cm), LV - 12.00" (30.48cm)
- Cockpit Length:
- 32.00" (81.28cm)
- Cockpit Width:
- 16.50" (41.91cm)
- Bow Hatch:
- 9.5" x 9.5" (24.13cm2)
- Bow Hatch Volume:
- 17 Gal. (71.82L)
- Day Hatch:
- 8" x 8" (20.32cm2)
- Day Hatch Volume:
- 11 Gal. (41.58L)
- Stern Hatch Size:
- 17.5" x 10" (44.45cm x 25.4cm)
- Stern Hatch Volume:
- 20 Gal. (83.16L)
- Total Hatch Volume:
- 48 Gal. / 196.5L
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Sisu LV Kevlar Heavy Water Layup
I really enjoy surfing sea kayaks. My Sisu LV is my favorite. I like to find nice long runs through shoals around inlets along the southeast coast of the U.S. A lot of sea kayaks tend to want to broach, even after you've caught the wave. The Sisu seems to like to go downhill, and it's easy to steer towards the lowest point, which is great as wave shapes change over shoals and you're trying to steer to the left and to the right to keep your ride going. It's easy to catch a wave. It feels stable. It's stable up on edge when trying to steer or just slow yourself to bring yourself up higher on the wave. And it does a fantastic job of keeping the bow above the surface rather than burying and stalling out the ride, along with whatever acrobatics that this kind of stall-out can often entail when you're in front of a steep wave. It's easy to roll. Other sea kayaks I own that I put in the good for wave play category include the P&H Capella, SKUK Romany Surf, Maelstrom Vaag, Tiderace Xtreme, Impex Hatteras, & Nigel Foster Whisky 16 Rocker. I feel like I have the best overall control and most fun in the Sisu LV. I've had it going for a lot of years already, and it's a beautiful, solid, reliable build on a great performing kayak.
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Sisu
Fantastic kayak. A dart on the water! An issue with the hatch rings with poor adhesion leading to water ingress but there was prompt reaction to address the issue.
