New Kayaks

WATERS DANCING'S ANURI 16 is named after the Inuit word for wind. 15.9' long, 23.25' beam, about. 40 lbs, kit building time approx. 90 hours. She's a hard chine boat with a modified v-shaped bottom and a fish form chine line to help improve tracking. The sheer is swede form so you can more easily take a vertical power stroke. The cockpit has plenty of room and the large hatches hold loads of gear. She tracks well, paddles beautifully and performs nimble turns. Ph: 780-437-4919. www.watersdancing.com.

PYGMY'S OSPREY 13 The fifth in the line of Pygmy's Ospreys, the new 13-foot version fills a niche for small framed adults. Folks up to 5'3", teens and kids down to 50" appreciate its proportions. Not only is the four-panel deck easy on the eyes, the added deck chines offer a bit more foot room. It's available as a kit from Pygmy Boats Inc. www.pygmyboats.com/. Ph: 360-385-6143.

THE SEA WOLF by Roy Folland (length 17'-3", beam 23.5"). Expert paddlers love the speed, handling and efficiency of this kayak, yet novices find it comfortable and" forgiving. At 39 lbs it's easy to car-top and" launch, yet it will also hold enough camping" gear for weeklong trips. The latest version" offers a refined seat system and a" state-of-the-art foot brace system with a pivoting FLEX-STEER capability that enables solid" bracing at all times. kayak@royfolland.com, www.royfolland.com, 450-458-0152.