Delta Traverse 17.5 T With Rudder

A Lightweight, Dual Cockpit, Tandem Touring Kayak

The Delta Traverse 17.5 T With Rudder is a lightweight tandem touring kayak that features two separate cockpits both of which are well sized for a range of paddler sizes and can also take a spraydeck. Constructed from Delta’s thermoformed plastic, this tandem touring kayak is both lightweight and highly durable. Thermoformed plastic offers impact resistance, stiffness for better performance than other plastic kayaks and UV stability, making it take most of the great features that composite kayak offer while remaining more affordable, durable and easier to maintain. The lightweight nature of this Delta Kayak makes it more manageable to lift, load and portage, which is sure to keep everyone much happier. It's sleek finish not only looks amazing but on the water this slick finish enables a better glide through the water.  

The Traverse 17.5T hull has been designed to offer the best balance of speed, stability, and straight line tracking. A shallow-V shaped hull allows efficient forwards paddling perfect for covering long expedition style distances. The Rudder system is control from the rear cockpit footpegs which adds even better tracking and allows for when the weather turns paddlers can maintain speed while the rudder takes care of any course corrections. A moderate amount of rocker provides just the right amount of agility, making this 2 person, tandem kayak a versatile option for paddling on either inland waters or some coastal waters.

Designed for comfort and control, the Traverse 17.5T comes outfitted with the fully adjustable Elevate Seating System in both cockpits. This offers supportive backrests that can move up and down as well as being recline adjustable. The seat base is adjustable allowing it to be moved forwards and backwards which enables the trim to be changed and paddlers with longer legs to feel comfortable in either cockpit.  The footrests in both cockpits are easy to move for all leg lengths ensuring great connectivity to the kayak. This super comfortable and adjustable outfitting makes using the Delta Kayaks Traverse 17.5T ideal on multi day expeditions or just getting on the water for a few hours of fun.