Scapa

Scapa Statistics

Features of the Bic Scapa

• Ergonomic seat and foam pad
• 2 drain plugs
• Integrated drinks holder
• Integrated rubber-cushioned carrying handles
• Life lines
• Gear straps
• Side rubber

Bic Scapa Performance Ratings

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User reviews of the Bic Scapa

bought a bic scapa initially for kayak fishing around the scottish west coast,I found this kayak performed well in all conditions, and even performed well in wave play it tracks straight and glides well for a kayak of this size it has its limits for use as a fishing kayak only due to the lack of suitable mounting points ,but out performs the ocean prowler 13 (which I think is its closest comparison)on every other point its also lighter and stronger than most kayaks as bic use Thermoformed polyethylene,I think on very rare conditions the supposed child seat could be used but I've yet to test this, I think a better option would be to fit an 8" hatch were the child seat is, it picks up speed very well and is easy to maintain ,for a sit on top its a dry ride although the seat does retain some water ,I've never felt the need to purchase a back support or seat for this yak as the moulded seat offers enough support and comfort and I've quite happily spent 8hrs at a time in it without discomfort ,in rougher conditions the two front threaded scuppers do there job well ,also I can car top this yak by myself,as a general use kayak it shouldn't be over looked,my only real criticism of this kayak is the bow could benefit from being sharper as the rounded point on it doesn't cut through the water as sufficiently as it might
- stevie

After years of sit in kayaks found it a bit exposed ...lack of support ..and very cold in Feb though I have sailed a Laser and kayaked in a sit in all winter ...half an hor wa senough ..I was frozen ...the add on thing for the front would help not too easy to paddle in rough water of my first outing ... recent calmer sea outings have been much better... traks welll but was surprised how it was blown off course by tide and wind ... may need the skeg ...had expected it to be better in view of what I had read in blurbs ...early days I suppose ...keep paddlin' !!
- Brian Smyth

great craft if you want to spend long periods of time on the water i realy enjoy using it
- steve barnes

I'm 6'4" tall, and the paddling position is fine for me. The rear drain plug is threaded, but it's hole isn't. The plug is, therefore, a loose fit (manufacturing defect or bad design?) Otherwise, the boat quality looks fine.
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Recently two of us purchased two bic scapas and took to the water. Neither of us had any previous experience of sea kayaking - so any comments I make have to be viewed in that light. Firstly the boat appears to glide very well in smooth waters, it is still responsive to turning and surprising headway is achievable. Initially holding a course in winds and currents proved challenging but on our fifth outing our technique seems to be improving and we completed a 14 km journey in windy conditions and 2 km was against the wind and 5 knot current. The scupper holes work very well in rough waters and the boat remains completely dry in calm conditions. All told we are very pleased with our kayaks but as I have already said both of us at present have no previous experience of other kayaks. Note our playground is the Shannon Estuary which has the the Tarbert Race: the strongest current in Western Europe - Up to & knots.
- Tom Moore