Kayak "Taimen" for more than 30 years, has been firmly in first place in popularity among tourists. For lovers of rafting on calm rivers or boat trips - this is the best option. It is easy to assemble, has a large capacity and decent speed. Well suited also for hiking, as when folded
A condition weighs 30 to 40 kilograms.
Features of the kayak "Taimen"
This vessel was designed by Valentin Strogonov and was produced at the Moscow Salyut plant. Kayak "Taimen" is attractive for its reliability and simplicity of design. All body parts are made of durable but lightweight aluminum. It withstands even strong blows. The shell is now made of PVC, which is more reliable than conventional rubber and lighter than it. But the old options still serve many water-tourists.
On this kayak you can make a comfortable trip. It is adapted for long-term rafting on rivers with a calm course and low thresholds. Experienced rowers can reach speeds of up to eight kilometers per hour.
Another advantage of the Taimen kayak over other similar vessels is the simplicity of its assembly. An experienced tourist can do this alone in literally half an hour. But even beginners can easily figure out how to assemble this boat. Housing
It is assembled according to the principle of a children's designer, which makes it possible to extend the life of the vessel, because it is easy to replace broken parts.
Disadvantages of this vessel
Kayak "Taimen" is more likely a tourist boat than a sports one. It does not withstand large rapids and strong currents, although it is quite stable. It is easy to manage, and even a beginner can handle it. If desired, the kayak can be equipped with a rudder and a sail.
The disadvantages of kayaking include low hard seats, its slowness and heavy weight. The old rubber shell is quite fragile, however, it is easily repaired. In general, the kayak "Taimen" causes only positive reviews and is still popular.
Double Kayak
In the early years of production, single Taimen was made, but tourists did not like them. After all, the main feature of this vessel is that it is intended for joint water trips. And the Taimen-2 kayak turned out to be the most convenient for this. If desired, it can be converted into a triple, placed in the middle compartment of a child or a person who will not row.
This boat is easy to control even without a rudder, it is quite stable and roomy. Its carrying capacity is up to 250 kilograms and a length of about 5 meters. If you load it correctly and place the rowers as low as possible, then the kayak is difficult to turn over. True, she develops a speed not very large - 5-7 kilometers per hour.
Triple Kayak
This is a more stable, albeit heavier ship. Kayak "Taimen-3" has a carrying capacity of more than 300 kilograms and speeds up to 8 kilometers per hour, but it is almost impossible to control it without a steering wheel. To make the boat easier, you can use modern PVC material for the shell instead of traditional rubber, you can also remove the wooden seats, remove the apron from the rain, and pack things in ordinary waterproof bags. This version of the kayak is considered less convenient, because you need to row only synchronously. Especially inconvenient to the rower sitting in the middle.
But, despite all the shortcomings, the Taimen kayak is the most convenient and reliable boat for water trips. Even a novice tourist will cope with its assembly and management.