Heart of the Texas Hill Country. It has the capacity to carry a lot of gear, and it is no dog when paddled without a load for fun. I thought with more experience I would find the boat more stable and easier to handle, but it still seemed very tippy. It looks pretty beat up outside, but you can see the Kevlar hull peeking through in one of the photos. What a terrific boat. VS liked its "stable and responsive feel" and felt it is a "very comfortable boat that should appeal to a wide range of paddlers. " As would be expected, a boat so easy to turn does exhibit some weathercocking, but the skeg takes care of that--when the skeg is down, the boat tracks extremely well. "It was dry until I got crazy. VS 5'2", 160-pound female. Stable yet sleek and fast. The Looksha IV is a tough, …. Necky Advanced Composite Looksha IV Kayak with Rudder. I was hoping the shorter Sport would suit my needs, but it was just too slow when compared to the IV for any distance paddling, though it was still excellent in all other respects. This one is the best all around kayaks I've ever tried, and should be a great source of fun to anyone who ends up owning one. I was amazed by the difference 2" made.
Storage space is very good, though not as voluminous as a true expedition boat. We are planning to buy two. Plastic multi chined boat, …. I have rented many boats in the past and finally purchased the AC version (advanced composite). Manufacturer's Design Statement: Mike Neckar. First, this boat is VERY forgiving and has pretty good speed. As per RW response - stability is still an issue at 30 years old, very unstable with wake & moderate winds. P. S. My wife got a Perception Shadow, which she really loves, it was my 2nd choice - if you can, you owe it to yourself to demo several boats, you will know which one is right for you!!! For VS, "the configuration of the deck and hatches shed water well. For Sale: Necky Looksha IV Carbon Fiber sea kayak and accessories **PRICE DROP. " 7: Sale is open to residents of U. S. and Canada only. Overall, this is a great boat and one that I will not outgrow for a while. At home in big swell or surf, the popular fiberglass Looksha IV offers great maneuverability with enough volume for extended touring.
It handles beautifully in calm and choppy waters. However, facing the wind it is much easier to maneuver and actually cuts right through the chop. In addition, the foot braces are more solid without a rudder. This one isn't it, but if you're a medium sized paddler, this is looks to be a good boat going for cheap. TE reported a slight leakage into the aft compartment, TW noted about three cups forward and one cup aft after an afternoon of rescue practice. The system impressed all the reviewers. Looksha IV Reviews - Necky Kayak | Buyers' Guide. To be fair, some modification and customizing was necessary to get the comfort. The trip back with the waves was not good either. However, I'm very disappointed because I just didn't fit well in the cockpit. Barefoot paddling can result in cold, numb feet or sleepy, tingly legs. The chined hull can make the boat react strongly to some wakes and waves, which can be unnerving for beginning (or very tired) paddlers, and annoying for the rest. I've been scanning the ads for almost a year now watching to see if my stolen boat shows up.