Posted in FLATWATER (SPRINT & MARATHON), GENERAL, News, PRODUCTS, Sea Eagle, SEA KAYAK, SURF & OCEAN SKI
on May 11th, 2013 | 0 comments
PCK has moved! We’re now located at unit 5, 19-25Â Grange Rd, Cheltenham directly behind Moorabbin Airport and just down the road from DFO. We will be open most Saturday morning’s (& by appointment), commencing in a couple of weeks, and to celebrate we’ll be having a massive opening sale across all current stock. Stay tuned!
Posted in FLATWATER (SPRINT & MARATHON), GENERAL, News
on May 11th, 2013 | 0 comments
PCK & Plastex are proud to announce the appointment of Kieren Carson as a Youth Brand Ambassador, joining Sebastian Marczak & Matt Goble as exclusive members of PCK’s Brand Ambassadorship program. Kieren continues to impress after only commencing his paddling career in the last couple of years, his most recent individual achievement winning the U18 K1 200m & 500m at Nationals in Perth.
We look forward to supporting Kieren’s paddling career, next stop – U23 World Championships in Canada in August.
Posted in FLATWATER (SPRINT & MARATHON), GENERAL, News, PRODUCTS
on May 11th, 2013 | 0 comments
The latest range of PLASTEX feature substantial changes in patented hull design to maximise initial acceleration off the line and reduce bow lift. These images of the FIGHTER provide a good example.
Posted in GENERAL, KAYAK FISHING / RECREATION / TRAVEL, Sea Eagle
on Apr 23rd, 2013 | 0 comments
Earlier this year Sea Eagle released upgraded models of their iconic Fast Track range, consistently rated as the best inflatable kayak for Australian conditions, and one-man fishing platform – the Frameless Pontoon boat. Both have been enthusiastically received in the market, early feedback being that the re-design of the Fast Track has definitely improved its performance attributes, particularly in regards to speed. Customers otherwise continue to be impressed with the great value for money that the Sea Eagle Frameless Pontoon range offers, particularly with the upgraded scotty mounts...
Posted in GENERAL, News, SURF & OCEAN SKI, TESTAMONIALS
on Nov 27th, 2012 | 0 comments
Having now paddled the Elio Mazu for 3 months it’s time for a quick review against my other ski, a V10. Elio, much better known for their sprint boats, has made their 1st attempt at an LD ski with the Mazu Pro.
The Mazu Pro is 420mm wide, short for an advanced ski at 6.27 meters, I have the sport version which is a 13 kg carbon/ carbon Kevlar sandwich construction and this ski just gets better and better the more you paddle it! As you would expect from a good sprint boat Manufacturer the construction is excellent producing a very stiff ski. The seat in the Mazu Pro is super comfortable and the...
Posted in News
on Jul 26th, 2012 | 0 comments
With London 2012 only a day away now Sebastian Marczak, a PCK Plastex Ambassador, shares his European World Cup prep experience for London prior to going into ‘lock down’ in Rome for the last fortnight:
World cup 2 Duisburg:Â My training and preparation leading up to this regatta was very good and solid. On arrival to Germany I became very sick right until friday the first day of racing. I started to feel slightly better on friday which was a good sign for me. I was able to go for a light paddle and try to do a few short sprints.
Saturday -Â c1 200m heat I placed 5th in a time of...