SKUK Romany Classic / Plus / Surf / Excel 

The Romany Plus, which utilizes the proven Romany Classic hull, whilst enhancing rough water capabilities with a deck optimized for challenging paddling conditions. Featuring ergonomic knee bumps for improved control akin to white-water kayaks and a forward seat position for a more forward trim, enabling swift and precise carving turns. The Romany Plus strikes a balance between comfort and high performance for those who prefer the high knee position. These thoughtful modifications elevate the paddling experience without compromising the Romany's celebrated stability and manoeuvrability, making it an exceptional choice for paddlers seeking agility and control in dynamic waters.

Design Features

• Knee bumps
• Forward seat position for enhanced manoeuvrability
• Low rear deck for easy rolling
• Sloping bulkhead behind seat to allow easy emptying
• Keyhole cockpit allows quick entry and exit
• Offset day hatch for access on the water
• Adjustable seat for amending trim and fit
• Carefully designed weather cocking to ensure you can always turn upwind
• Skeg to improve handling and wind performance
• Hull designed to enable smooth edging turns
• Built in deck fittings to ensure confidence when rescuing and towing

Distinguished from the Romany Classic range by its boxy hull profile for enhanced stability, the Romany Surf offers a secure and connected feel on the waves. Equipped with knee bumps on either side of the cockpit, this kayak enables paddlers to engage a high knee position, optimizing ergonomics and enhancing their connection to the water for a thrilling rough water experience.

Design Features

• Knee bumps
• Low rear deck for easy rolling
• Sloping bulkhead behind seat to allow easy emptying
• Keyhole cockpit allows quick entry and exit
• Offset day hatch for access on the water
• Adjustable seat for amending trim and fit
• Carefully designed weather cocking to ensure you can always turn upwind
• Skeg to improve handling and wind performance
• Hull designed to enable smooth edging turns
• Built in deck fittings to ensure confidence when rescuing and towing

We pride ourselves in having a range to deliver kayaks that will perform for every paddler. The excel has the same great design as the much loved and trusted Romany Surf but it has been expanded in all dimensions. An ideal kayak for the 16+ stones (102+ kilograms) person. The kayak has a larger and wider keyhole cockpit and offers extra leg room due to a raised area either side of the cockpit. Tailored with a hull design that excels in stability, this kayak features a specially shaped foredeck that accommodates larger feet up to size 12/13 UK. Distinguished from the Romany Classic range by its boxy hull profile for enhanced stability, the Romany Excel offers a secure and connected feel on the waves.

Design Features

• Knee bumps
• Low rear deck for easy rolling
• Sloping bulkhead behind seat to allow easy emptying
• Extra-large keyhole cockpit allows quick entry and exit
• Offset day hatch for access on the water
• Adjustable seat for amending trim and fit
• Carefully designed weather cocking to ensure you can always turn upwind
• Skeg to improve handling and wind performance
• Hull designed to enable smooth edging turns
• Built in deck fittings to ensure confidence when rescuing and towing