With the new Bic Company entry in the category of two seated kayaks, BIC Sports Borneo Sit On Top Kayak Review will give you all the information you want to know about it. It is a larger kayak, which is specially designed for those who would rather take another person with them when going on adventures.
Description
The BIC Sports Borneo kayak it’s a family kayak with a few innovations that place it above the playing field, and there’s a pretty big chance that you will enjoy it the minute you start using it. The kayak is designed to carry two adults, and there’s also room for a child as well, plus their cargo. It’s worth noting that the kayak can also be paddled solo, with the same level of comfort. The hull has a THD, or Triple Hull Design shape, which offers amazing glide and excellent maneuverability, all while keeping stability to a maximum. The construction is actually inspired by the construction of trimarans. It has a large, central section with narrow water channels, as well as two outer sections which provide the stability, without compromising on speed. The two concave sections which come as a result of this design, vastly improve the performance of the kayak. The Borneo is also very fast, mostly due to the hull construction, and you will notice this whether you’re paddling solo, or with a partner.
The seats of the BIC Sports Borneo kayak are developed to give you optimal paddle comfort. This means that the backrest is flat, and inclined towards the rear near the bottom, which prevents your pelvis from being pushed forwards. In less scientific terms, this means that your legs will be more relaxed, and you will need to apply less pressure on the footrests, resulting in a far more comfortable position. The center of gravity is also set low down, yet above the floatation line, and the seats stay dry, yet stability is excellent. If you have a kid with you, you can rest assured that even if he/she decides to hang over the age and put his/her hands in the water to relax and cool off, the kayak won’t lose any of its stability or tracking ability.
About those innovations mentioned earlier, the most important one is the transport system the Borneo incorporates. On the keel of the kayak is an axle, and you get two wide-tire wheels that you can mount on it, allowing you to transport the kayak with ease. When you get to the water, the wheels are removed and stored inside a very cleverly designed hatch in the rear cargo area. The cargo area is spacious enough for you to be able to take everything you need with you. One downside worth mentioning, however, is that the kayak is a bit on the heavier side, so you might need to think about transport and carrying it around, especially when you need to put it on a roof rack.
Designed for fishing
The Borneo measures in at 13’5”, 33” wide and is also a very stable kayak, making it a nice fishing platform ( this is a similar fishing kayak). Fishing equipment can be stowed away in the easy-access central hatch, which is also watertight. Since this is a fishing kayak, it also comes with a double rod rack at the rear. The Borneo has pre-moulded mountings if you want to add additional forward rod racks as well as pre-moulded mountings for adding an optional rudder.
Additional specifications
The kayaks weight about 76 pounds, which is pretty easy to be carried by one or two people, but as we mentioned above, the boat is equipped with integral rollers, which makes it easy to carry. It has all the standard features that you’ll find on most BIC Sports kayaks, such as ergonomic anti-slip seats, integral survival lines, and replaceable, removable rear protector and forward stem reinforcement.
Conclusion
If you are a solo angler then you can probably find better fishing kayaks in the same price range as the Borneo, but if you have a family who regularly wants to join you on the water or you just simply enjoy to have around a friend, then this is a good investment.
