Looksha Sport by Necky Kayaks

The Looksha double chined design gives this kayak good edging abilities. The Looksha Sport is a big step up from the Zoar Sport in performance, and it has more floatation which allows for easier self rescues. The Looksha Sport falls solidly in the Kayak Touring range; well above a Rec Boat, but not a sea kayak. We prefer the hatch system on the Necky Chatham series of kayaks, but this system works fine. The cockpit and seat allow for larger paddlers. Smaller paddlers will need to foam out the sides, but most boats need foaming for a custom fit. We recommend that decklines be added, which is not difficult. The Looksha Sport has a high rigid seat back which we don't like as it impedes body rotation and laying back.

Necky says: As the name implies, the Looksha "Sport" was designed specifically with sporty paddling in mind. It will find a home in rock gardens and surf zone mayhem; anywhere that maneuverability and final stability are highly valued. The Sport's tough Superlinear polyethylene construction means that even collisions with rocks in the surf will leave little or no serious damage. This shorter Looksha has significant rocker and when leaned onto its hard-chined edge, it will spin on its axis. The Sport is offered with different hatch configurations and the choice of a skeg or rudder.

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