The Emotion Kayaks Spitfire kayak is a sit-on-top (SOT) kayak that is packed with features at an affordable price, making it the perfect kayak for the casual paddler. The Spitfire kayak’s light weight makes it easy for the solo kayaker to portage and transport this boat, plus features like molded-in cup holders and bungee secured storage well allow the Emotion Kayaks Spitfire to grow with you as you enhance your kayaking skills. The Spitfire was designed for fun in the surf, but with a stable hull and straight tracking, the Emotion Spitfire performs well as an inland sit-on-top kayak in addition to its versatility on the beach.

Performance Review

The Emotion Kayaks Spitfire is truly a fine performing kayak. The blow-molded hull provides a rigid and stable paddling experience, while allowing the kayak to be light enough for advanced maneuvering and agile turning. I tested the Spitfire kayak in both surf and flat water, and it is one of the best performing sit-on-top kayaks I’ve had the pleasure to review in both situations.

Versatility Review

While the Spitfire was designed for fun in the surf and coastal beach paddling, it also performs well as a recreational inland kayak. The Spitfire is stable enough light river paddling, and also tracks well enough to be a viable day paddler on larger lakes and streams. With its ability to handle surf and yet still track straight and true, the Emotion Kayaks Spitfire is one of the most versatile sit-on-top kayaks available on the market today.

Cargo Space Review

While most sit-on-top kayaks offer virtually no cargo space, the Spitfire actually does a pretty good job. There’s plenty of space for a large duffel or dry bag in the aft cargo tank well, plus the open bow design allows you to keep a smaller dry bag between your legs if you need some extra storage space.

Portability Review

At only 8ft long and 38lbs, the Spitfire is one of the easiest to transport kayaks on the market today. The design and weight of the Spitfire allows a solo kayaker to transport or portage this kayak by themselves without any problem. Plus, the seat back folds down to allow for compact and easy storage of your kayak in even the most space-limited conditions.

Product Specifications

Length: 8ft (8’ 0”)
Width: 30in (30”)
Weight: 38lbs
Capacity: 225-240 lbs
Features:  Toggled carry handles, foldable seat back, cup holders, aft storage tank well.

Overall Review

My overall review of the Emotion Kayaks Spitfire is a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed the paddling versatility of the Spitfire, and was very impressed by the primary stability the designers were able to produce. At around $250, you would expect to sacrifice some performance or amenities from the kayak to keep it affordable. However, the good people at Emotion Kayaks found an excellent solution, utilizing blow-molding technology to ensure an even and durable kayak hull with limited weight and cost. All these things together equal one sweet kayak value.

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