Valley Genesis 15.0 RM

High Performance UK Made Compact Plastic Sea Kayak

The Valley Genesis 15.0 RM compact sea kayak offers high performance on open water and has plenty of agility so an ideal choice if you enjoy paddling in a range of locations and conditions. Designed to excel in surf it is a great rock and tide-race play boat where its robust construction and agility will be appreciated. You will find the hull is also efficient with good tracking, plenty of glide and enough storage for a few days away. If you are looking for a go to kayak that is both playful and a good tourer the Genesis RM would be a great choice.

Manufactured in the UK and designed to suite UK waters the Genesis has clean lines with nicely formed chines. The rails are well defined through the centre section below the cockpit providing a precise response to control input and they become softer towards the stern allowing for easy release and effortless transition between edges. Rocker along the keel line is progressive and very nicely set up to be both efficient in a straight line and responsive when edging. The cockpit is a classic comfortable Valley design with adjustable footrests, thigh braces, and backband so you can customise the fit for great connectivity to ensure the response you need from your control input. You will really appreciate the Genesis when running along the face of a wave or carving turns and linking wave trains on a down wind run. If you are into rock play the connectedness and response will have you grinning!

The three bulkhead storage compartments make it easy to organise your kit. Just behind the cockpit within easy reach there is a day hatch for gear you might need while on the water. The large oval hatch in the stern makes it easy to load bulky items and will take most trolleys. There is also a mid-sized circular hatch to access the bow storage area.  All the hatch covers on the Genesis are the tried and trusted KajakSport brand. Just forward of the front hatch is a flattened area ideal for fitting a Silva 58 compass. Bungee lines are provided for on deck storage and there are safety deck lines around the perimeter. 

All in all this is a very well designed boat with touring performance expected from longer sea kayaks and the agility of some of the shorter sub 15ft models. If you are looking for a multi-purpose kayak that is ideal for day trips and has plenty of room to pack all you need for a few days away camping then look no further!