Old Town Heron 9 XT

Lightweight, Stable Touring Kayak for Flat Waters

The Old Town Heron 9 XT is a short day touring kayak which is lightweight and offers brilliant stability combined with an oversized cockpit for ease of entry. The Heron 9 XT is best suited to flat waters and will be a fantastic companion for those looking to paddle locally for short distances.

With a distinct v-shaped hull at both bow and stern the Heron 9 XT has good tracking and the flatter midsection allows the paddler to have maximum stability. Inside the large cockpit, sliding footpegs and a well padded Comfort Flex seat system make for an easy to adjust comfortable paddling position. The large cockpit also means it is easy to stretch legs out whilst on the water. A sealed bulkhead with rear Quick Seal Hatch allows for any provisions you are carrying to be stowed inside the oval hatch, this is also large enough to accommodate a trolley but weighing in at only 18.1kg the Heron 9 XT is still a remarkably lightweight boat (making it easy to lift onto a car roof-rack solo).

The Heron 9 XT also features twin flush mounted rod holders behind the seat, perfect for trolling or stowing rods, a forward positioned paddle park helps keep your paddle out of the way when partaking in some kayak angling.

Overall the Old Town Heron 9 XT is a compact, stable and lightweight touring kayak which is easy to manoeuvre both on and off the water and will inspire confidence in paddling on slow moving waters and falter conditions.