Wave Sport Transformer T4
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Year Introduced 2003
Category Boats
Type Playboat
Length 6' 7"
Width 27.00"
Volume 67.00 gallons
Weight 37.00 pounds
Cockpit Size
Paddler Weight 180 - 240 lbs.


Description
Super short 'air' boats make it hard to perform traditional play moves since a short boat isn't very stable when vertical. Long slicey boats are stable in vertical moves but you can't catch any air. Now you can have the best of both worlds in one kayak. Each Transformer comes with 3 sets of interchangeable tips - 5/8" bumpers, 5" slicey tips and 8" slicey tips. In seconds you can switch from poppy air boat performance to long slicey boat performance.
Wave Sport  Transformer T4

Wave Sport  Transformer T4

12/16/2006
Outside Buyer's Guide 2003
By: Outside Magazine Online

Wave Sport Transformer $1,000
This advanced playboat converts from an aerial boat to a vertical boat—all you need is a screwdriver.

Why It's Cool: A+ for innovation: This is a very lively boat with the default 5/8-inch bumpers mounted; it's even easier to get vertical after using your Phillips screwdriver to swap 'em out for one of two longer nose tips that are included. >> At first I didn't notice much difference between the "sliciness" of the five-inch and eight-inch tips. But in faster, deeper water, the longer noses made the boat less bouncy and easier to cartwheel. >> With the short bumpers on, you can pop around like a bead of butter on a hot skillet; throw on the eight-inch tips and you'll hold that vertical stern squirt all the way to the next hole.

Hmmm... Don't get sucked into big water—regardless of which tips you attach, the Transformer is a true playboat.

Wave Sport  Transformer T4