WEST WAREHAM, Mass., Oct. 31 -If you've thought about kayaking, but balked at the prospect of lugging around a full-size watercraft, the new BIC Sport Yakka is for you!
Yakka is the first collapsible kayak with a rigid hull. Setup is simple. Just click over the release hasp and unfold. Then, inflate the stabilizing upper bladder with the included air pump. It takes only minutes.
Folded, the Yakka measures only 59 inches, and weighs only 44 pounds. A convenient transport wheel and easy grip handle make it as easy to transport as a large suitcase.
Yakka is easy to store. It fits in the corner of the garage, in a dorm room or apartment. Folded, it slides into a hatchback, the trunk of a sedan, or any sport utility.
Yakka is maneuverable enough for the most experienced sea and lake kayaker, and can be used on lower-rated rivers (not suggested for whitewater use).
The Yakka 80, available now, comes in red and supports riders up to 176 pounds. The Yakka 120, available December 2005, comes in red and sporty camouflage, and will support up to 264 pounds.
The Yakka 80's suggested retail price is $599. For affordability, convenience, fun and fitness, no gift keeps giving like Yakka. A lifetime sport, kayaking enhances both cardiovascular and muscle health.
BIC Sport has been a leading manufacturer of water sports equipment since 1979. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.bicsportkayaks.com.
For interviews with company experts or high-resolution photos, or to schedule use of a Yakka for television or press events, please contact Kurt Eckert at 360-480-0267 or E-mail kurteckert1@comcast.net.
