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P&H Composite Virgo Sea Kayak
Short Sea Kayak for Day Trips
A compact and forgiving sea kayak well-suited to day adventures along the coastline. A versatile craft for handling everything from flatwater touring to coastal rock hopping and even some wave riding. Choose from several advanced composite constructions with a vast array of customisation options.
P&H Composite Virgo - Lightweight Construction - Light Grey Deck with Turquoise Accents
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P&H Composite Virgo Custom Sea Kayak
At 15ft in length, the Composite Virgo is a shorter sea kayak that is well-suited to day paddling along UK coastlines. Not everyone is heading out on multiday expeditions in challenging conditions, and for those just wanting to go out paddling on the sea for the day in a range of environnments or have a quick overnight/weekend trip, the Virgo Composite will make a great choice. Combined with a forgiving and relatively stable hull design, the Virgo Composite suits those who just want that touch of comfort as they paddle, but in a hull that can perform in a range of sea conditions when needed, be it cruising on calm waters, handling some choppy seas, playing around rock gardens or riding a wave.
The Composite Virgo features a V-Hull for beautiful tracking and a sharp entry that cleanly cuts through the water. The V softens towards the centre for increased stability and easier release. The moderate rocker and fairly steep bow entry and steeper stern entry provides a longer effective waterline length, providing good forwards speed from the 15ft hull, yet put it on edge and you have plenty of manoevurability and control for precision positioning of the hull. The bow has just enough flare to provide lift and ride high in choppy waters. Fancy a surf? The Virgo features hard chines that allow you to engage with a wave face and carve effortlessly. This is a superb option for those looking for a versatile sea kayak that will perform well in typical coastal conditions, in a craft that provides reassuring comfort and ease of handling for general day adventures.
Outfitted with all the features you can expect from a top-spec modern sea kayak. Featuring a classic drop-down skeg for fine tracking control. The bow deck features secure storage for a spare split paddle up on the bow, with a recess to accomodate a Silva 70p compass. The Virgo is equipped with full deck lines and bungees. Available in several advanced composite constructions including Performance Kevlar/Diolen to Expedition Carbon/Kevlar and Ultralight Foam-Core Carbon/Kevlar with full customisation options.
Customisation Options
P&H offer a vast range of customisation options so that you can create the sea kayak of your dreams! See below for some of the options you can customise on your composite P&H sea kayak - prices for custom options are POA. Please contact us for more details.
- Seam Tape: Glass, 20mm carbon, 25mm Kevlar or 35mm Wide Kevlar
- Keel Strip: None, Glass or Kevlar
- Cockpit Rim: Standard, Clear Carbon or Clear Kevlar / Carbon
- Seat: Connect or Performance
- Skeg: Cord or Wire
- Footrests: None, Adjustable Peg, Glassed-In or Toe-Pilot Rudder Control
- Rudder: None, Standard or Large Blade
- Bulkheads: Custom Positioning Options
- Deck Fittings: Towline Mounting Point, Compac 50 Pump & Silva 70p Compass
- Custom Colour Choices On: Deck, Hull, Cockpit, Elastics, Decklines, Seam and P&H Graphic - 18 Solid colour options plus Metaflake and Polychromatic options also available
Customisation Examples
P&H Composite Virgo
- Lightweight Construction
- Light Grey Deck
- Clear Kevlar Hull
- Turquoise Seam, Cockpit Rim, & P&H Logo
- Black Bungees & Decklines
P&H Composite Virgo
- Ultralight Construction
- Red to Carbon Fade Deck
- Black Hull
- Post Office Red Seam Tape
- Black Cockpit Rim
- Carbon P&H Logo
- Black Bungees & Decklines
Features
- V-Hull that softens towards the centre for good stability
- Hard chines for carving performance
- Moderate rocker
- Flared bow with moderately steep entry for a longer effective waterline
- Bow gemometery provides stiffness and strength for deep water rescues
- 4-hatch set up - Round Bow, Round Day, Round Pod and Oval Stern Hatches
- Durable KajakSport Hatch Covers
- Secure split paddle storage
- Compass recess on the bow for a Silva 70p compass
- Drop-down Skeg with controls on the deck
- Full deck lines and deck bungees
- Bungee-retained toggle handles
- Adjustable backrest, thigh braces, footrests, hip pads and seat trim
Composite Virgo
- Length: 459cm / 15'
- Width: 58cm / 23"
- Volume: TBC
- Cockpit: R4
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Manufacturer's Paddler Weight Range: 110kg / 245lb
Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the P&H Composite Virgo Custom Sea Kayak for your weight - Classic Construction Weight: From 24.5kg / 54lb*
- Performance Construction Weight: From 23.5kg / 52lb*
- Heavy-Duty Construction Weight: From 27kg / 60lb*
- Expedition Construction Weight: From 22.5kg / 50lb*
- Lightweight Construction Weight: From 19.5kg / 43lb*
- Ultralight Construction Weight: From 16.5kg / 36lb*
*Due to the manufacturing process weights can vary by +/- 1.5kg. Customisation options may also increase final hull weights.
Performance Kevlar / Diolen
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Performance Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Kevlar/Diolen Weave with GRP mat, glass cloth, and coremat reinforcement.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, and kevlar reinforcement in key areas.
Optional Extras: Keel Strip | Extra Wide Seam
- Combines the best qualities of Diolen and Kevlar
- 1kg weight saving, compared to previous Performance Diolen layup
- Excellent impact resistance, durability, and rigidity
- Golden Shimmer finish inside of each kayak
Heavy Duty
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Heavy Duty Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Diolen with glass cloth rovings. Includes a combination of GRP mat, and coremat reinforcements.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings. Extra wide coremat reinforcements.
Includes: Glass Keel Strip | Extra Wide 35mm Glass Seam
- Strong construction that offers incredible stiffness, durability, and resilience.
- Great construction for instructors, centers, and extended expedition paddlers.
- Approx 2kg heavier than the Performance Kevlar / Diolen construction.
- Extra wide coremat reinforcements in key areas on the deck.
Lightweight
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Lightweight Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Foam core kevlar/carbon.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, and kevlar/carbon reinforcements.
Optional Extras: Clear Hull (approx 250g lighter) | Keel Strip | Extra Wide Seam
- P&H's stiffest composite construction, ever.
- Approx 3.5kg lighter than the Performance Kevlar/Diolen construction.
- Exceptionally durable, and lightweight.
- Advanced layup process precisely infuses the kevlar/carbon weave with the exact amount of resin.
- No air pockets, or inconsistencies, to deter from hull structure.
Expedition
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Expedition Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Kevlar/Carbon and GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, coremat, and GRP mat reinforcements.
Deck Layup: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, and extra wide coremat reinforcements.
Includes: Kevlar Keel Strip | Extra Wide 35mm Glass Seam
- Construction that's tough, and extremely durable.
- Approx 3kg lighter than Expedition Diolen construction.
- Built to withstand the most challenging expedition conditions.
Ultralight
Image shows P&H Sea Kayak in Ultralight Construction (Model For Reference Only)
Hull Layup: Foam Core Kevlar/Carbon.
Deck Layup: Foam Core Kevlar/Carbon.
Optional Extras: Keel Strip | Extra Wide Seam
- P&H's lightest ever composite sea kayak construction.
- Boat weight as low as 14kg (model dependent)
- Advanced layup process precisely infuses the kevlar/carbon weave with the exact amount of resin.
- Retains excellent hull performance.
Delivery
Nationwide delivery available for the P&H Composite Virgo Custom Sea Kayak. Delivery price will be shown in the shopping basket prior to checkout. For full details on delivery please see: Delivery Information
Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide
Nationwide Click & Collect available for the P&H Composite Virgo Custom Sea Kayak. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect
