Swell Scupper 14 Review
Bottom Line:
Experts agree that the Swell Scupper 14 is a great kayak to invest in if you’re looking for top performance that doesn’t compromise on stability or learning curve. This is a boat that will hold its own, turning and running straight whenever you need it to.
This is a kayak with ample storage and is reasonably comfortable to ride. Reviewers also feel this is a great value boat with tons of speed and power potential.
Price Comparison:
Specs:
Brand | Swell Watercraft |
Size (length x width) | 14'1" x 25.5" |
Weight | 64 lbs |
Capacity | 390 lbs |
Material | Plastic |
Comparison to Similar Kayaks:
Swell Scupper 14 | Ocean Kayak Malibu 9.5 | Eddyline Caribbean 14FS | Perception Hi-Life | Feelfree Nomad | |
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Expert Rating | 7.2 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Size | 14'1" x 25.5" | 9'5" x 33" | 14' x 29" | 11' x 34" | 9'6 x 29.25" |
Weight | 64 lbs | 54 lbs | 50 lbs | 55 lbs | 46.2 lbs |
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Durability | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Swell Scupper 14 Review
- Tracks well for its size
- Tons of storage onboard
- Surprisingly powerful
- Comfortable and engaging with low seating
- Great value for money
- Portability can be awkward due to weight
- Not ideal if you prioritize primary stability
Performance of the Swell Scupper 14
The Scupper 14 is, according to experts, absolutely built for performance – which means that there is a little take-back on areas such as stability. That said, those reviewers aggregated here state that there’s still a distinct lack of wobbling, and that it’s always easy to edge into the secondary stability.
There’s not much discussion regarding durability – however, the Scupper picks up a lot of praise for its easy-access, coverable storage capacity. There seems to be lots onboard, proving ideal for long trips and overnight adventures.
This boat also scores well on acceleration and handling, particularly as it’s been designed to offer fantastic touring capability. According to reviewers, this boat is simply fun to ride and easy to get into.
There’s a little discussion over portability – you’ll need to drag it if you can, reportedly, thanks to the weight and shape of the boat. It may prove to be cumbersome getting on and off a vehicle, too.
Comfort-wise, this kayak appears to score reasonably well, with high praise going to the positioning of feet below the hips. It seems to be fairly responsive and comfortable to paddle with using some force.