Zegul Empower

he Empower is a full bodied sea kayak made for long trips and expeditions. The Empower is surprisingly agile despite its length, has a very nice glide and it handles almost like a play boat when put on edge. The Empower has soft chines and a long water line. The hull’s profile is rounded and the rocker is moderate to handle big seas. The four hatches are all beautifully recessed into the deck and packs with ease for extended trips or just for a weekend getaway. The knee hatch holds gear like an VHF radio or cell phone and small water bottle. The day hatch has lots of room for other stuff needed while at sea. The Empower is like all Zegul Arrow models at home in the ocean where the paddler will feel comfortable due to the kayaks predictable performance. The Empower was used on a solo expedition, 6300km around Scandinavia in the spring and summer 2011. The kayak handled all kinds of seas on this major trip from the rough North Atlantic to the windy Baltic Sea. A great thing about the Empower is that it is a joy to paddle empty too! Most expedition kayaks are simply to big when not loaded.

Prices:

A-Core: 3469 €

3D C-Core: 3998 €

Carbon: 5537 €

Specifications

Standard features:		Light weight click-on hatches, thigh pads, aramide seam, rubber deck beads, retractable skeg
Optional features:		Aramide reinforced keel strip, compass, rudder
Length:		561 cm (18’5″)
Width:		53 cm (21″)
Capacity approx.:		178 kg (393 lbs)
Cockpit:		82,5 x 40 cm (32½” x 15¾”)

Weight

A-CORE:		26-28kg (57-62 lbs)
3D C-CORE:		23-26kg (51-57 lbs)
ROCK SOLID:		26-28kg (57-62 lbs)

Storage

Front, Oval Hatch:		44 x 26 cm (17″ x 10¼”)
Mini-box: Round Hatch:		20 cm (8″)
Day-hatch: Round Hatch:		15 cm (6″)
Rear, Oval Hatch:		44 x 26 cm (17″ x 10¼”)

Retractable skeg + rudder / skeg