Kaskazi OS1 (The Thong)
 Another trademark Kaskazi innovation. The Kaskazi
OS1 (dubbed THE THONG for obvious reasons) has a seat height that is nearly flush with the
deck, while the foot-wells are recessed giving you a very upright and natural paddling
stance. The skinny 3m long single outrigger off to the one side provides the stability.
Styling is very unusual.
The OS1 is designed for any  paddler who
wants to feel immediate response in speed with increased power in the paddle stroke,
without compromising stability. Also aimed at the aspirant surfski paddler who wants a
more stable craft without losing speed and the dragon-boat paddler who can use the OS1 as
a solo training boat. Competitive paddlers who are looking for a fast and
comfortable craft are also candidates for this exercise machine.
| Features |
| Description |
Single Outrigger Kayak |
| Model |
OS1 |
| Design |
Leon Franken - 2003 |
| Material |
Fibreglass or
Carbon/Kevlar/Foam Core/Epoxy/Vacuum Bagged |
| Length |
6.2 m |
| Width |
0.37 m |
| Weight |
Hull: 18 kg
Ama and Iako - 2kg |
| Ideal paddler weight |
40 - 135 kg |
| Rudder |
YES |
| Hatches |
0 |
| Bulkheads |
0 |
| Max. carrying capacity |
140 kg |
| Maximum depth (bow) |
0.40 m |
| Standard Features |
Single Outrigger (ama), Double
outrigger poles (iako), Adjustable Pedal system, Understeer Rudder |
| Options |
Different iako and ama to suit
your paddling - from flatwater training to fishing to rough water running. Each change to
these components will change the feel of the kayak - from extremely stable to more in line
with a surfski feel. |
|
| Construction |
| Hull |
Sandwich construction |
| Deck |
Sandwich construction |
| Seam |
Bonding of hull and deck with both an
internal and external seam |
| Specifications |
| Displacement |
100 kg |
| Length - Waterline |
6.07 m |
| Width - Waterline |
34.4 cm |
| Length to width ratio |
17.61 |
| Centre of buoyancy |
3.4 m aft 0 |
| Centre of action |
3.14 m aft 0 |
| Draft |
0.1 m |
| Wetted Hull surface |
0.91 m2 |
| Prismatic Coefficient |
0.58 |
| Block Coefficient |
0.47 |
| Drag |
| Speed in Knots |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4.5 |
5 |
5.5 |
6 |
6.5 |
| Drag in lb |
0.79 |
1.22 |
2.89 |
3.73 |
4.76 |
6.15 |
7.94 |
9.48 |
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