| Model | COMPASS 140 TX 13’ 9” ((Flex 4 seat) | COMPASS 140 TX 13’ 9” (ultralight-Flex 4 seat) |
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Featuring
- Flex 4 Seat with Drytech (fully adjustable)
- Self Rescue safety straps
- High visibility deck safety line
- Optional Rudder
- 2 sealed storage hatches & bulkheads
- 1 day hatch
Sharing many features with our touring kayaks, the Compass 140 also comes with safe hatches for storage, a full complement of safety lines and bungee cords on deck. Inspired by the latest in advanced hull design, Boreal Design has crafted a fast, stable kayak that tracks effortlessly and ensures a “dry ride”.
Rough Water Ready – Beginner Friendly!
Primary Stability
Primary stability is a reflection of how stable the kayak feels while sitting still on a calm body of water. A high primary stability is perfect for beginners, photographers and fisherman alike.
Secondary Stability
Secondary stability is the stability felt while edging the boat (leaning the kayak on one side using your hips). A kayak with a poor secondary will require a stronger bracing technique to edge with confidence.
Handling vs Tracking
There is no right or wrong answer here. A kayak that tracks more (more grey) will be easy to keep on a straight course. A loose kayak (more blue) will be easy to turn on a dime and change direction quickly.
Speed
This is the general speed of the kayak, combining acceleration, cruising speed, top speed and how easy it is to keep.
Storage
This represents the total inside storage volume the kayak offers. Rudder equipped kayaks tend to have more storage compared to skegs that take up some space in the rear hatch. A high rating for storage is perfect for a touring paddler.
Flat water
Rough Water
Day touring
Mid to large sized paddlers
| Length | Width | Height | Weight Ultralight | Outer Cockpit Dimensions |
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| 13′-8.4″ (419 cm) | 24″ (61 cm) | 14″(36 cm) | 50.4 lbs (22.85 kg) | 34.3 x 20.5” (87 x 52 cm) |
| Recommended weight of paddler | Recommended load limit | Total Volume | Type of Chine | Béluga skirt size |
| 90 to 300 lbs (41 to 136 kg) | 348 lbs (158 kg) | 42.3 gal us (160 L) | Shallow V Soft | X-Large |
Benefits
COMFORT
Flex 4 SeatCOMFORT
Flex 4 Seat
Can be adjusted for a perfect fit, by raising and lowering base and backrest. Drytec fabric is fast drying and seat base is perforated for dryer experience. Articulated seat back flexes with your paddle stroke and reflective piping adds to safety at night.
SAFETY
Rescue StrapsSAFETY
Rescue Straps
Rescue straps are a standard safety item on all our kayaks. They will help in successful self rescue, paddle float rescue.
PERFORMANCE
Skegs / RuddersPERFORMANCE
Skegs / Rudders
Deployable skegs or rudders on all our models are helpful to you when you are in more challenging conditions.
