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Illusion
THE ILLUSION
Illusion Kayak Top View
Illusion Kayak Top View

We consider the Illusion to be the best combination of the recreational and touring worlds. The Illusion is designed to track well in fast currents, it’s light, strong, and responsive in all conditions. This kayak will surpass your expectations in wind, waves, and combined coastal conditions.

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Our Mission

Always creating the best Sea Kayak available & always exploring the options for the next best Sea Kayak.

a great rolling kayak story

a great rolling kayak

I’ve gotta say, the Progression has been the one boat that allows me to do all the things I love doing… surf, rolling, rock gardens and touring. I love rolling myself and can appreciate a kayak that rolls well. I

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Enjoy paddling the big wave story

Enjoy paddling the big wave…

Thank you Sterling for building such a high performance, resilient, and visually striking kayak. Without your design, technical knowledge, attention to detail, masterful craftsmanship, and passion for paddlesports, I would never have pushed myself to enjoy paddling the big wave…

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Happy with my Reflection story

Happy with my Reflection!

Here’s a shot from yesterday, hanging onto the front wave in I guess 10kts of flow.​I took receipt of my new Reflection on Saturday and have spent the weekend paddling it in the tidal races around Anglesey, North Wales. Thank you

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