Liquid Logic kayaks are imported into the UK by System X, the Session and Session + were the first of the Liquid Logic boats to hit the UK and have since been followed by the hugely successful Pop and Skip. And now in 2003 by the Airhead, Pocket Rocket and Space Cadet. The three new boats are designed around the same hull design and only really differ in there size. I was unable to get in the Space Cadet as it was way too small for me. I’m 6ft 2in and felt pretty comfortable in the Airhead, loads of foot room!
Once again LL have improved the outfitting with the inclusion of the new Immersion Research “Flex Capacitor” backrest. The seat and thigh braces will be familair to those who have paddled a LL before. The grab loops have been improved by Black Diamond of climbing fame by making them lighter, more comfortable and more secure by installing backing plates.
For the big lads/lasses the wait for a comfortable park n’ play kayak has been a long one and the Airhead along with the Air 60 fill a large (no pun intended) corner of the kayak market. Its size also lends itself to a little river running.
The Airhead performs as you would expect, it spins well, is quite bouncy and remains balance whilst on end. Overall its paddling charatersitics are not disimilar to the Pop and Skip – another great addition to the paddling world.
The kayak pictured opposite was written off during paddling as the seat bolt was ripped through the hull of the boat. Fortunately System X’s and Liquid Logic’s after sales service is second to none. So after sending part of the damaged kayak off a brand new boat was sent out.
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