Xplore

This model is no longer in production. Details are listed to assist anyone purchasing a used kayak or researching the lineage of current Tiderace models.

The US based Sea Kayaker magazine reviewed the Xplore in June 2011.

The Bottom Line…

“The Xplore favors the long haul, with nothing left out. Easy to roll, it has great tracking, fast cruising speed and ample and easy gear stowage.”

“The design is meant for fast touring but it is still agile, responsive and quick. Its speed for a good touring pace or quick acceleration to play in features is quite useful. A versatile craft, for a one-boat quiver.”

Specifications

Dimensions
Suitable paddler weight
Length
overall
paddler/kayak-waterline
Width
overall
paddler/kayak-waterline
Depth
Cockpit
Volumes & Hatches
Total litres/gallons
Weights
G-Core C5
Hardcore C6
G-CoreLite C9
Xplore-S
Dimensions
60 - 85 kg 132 - 187 lbs
   
530 cm 17'4"
70 / 25 kg 460 cm / 15'1"
   
51 cm 20"
70 / 25 kg 50.6 cm / 20"
30 cm 11.8"
87 x 49 cm 34.25 x 19.3"
 
Volumes & Hatches
330 ltr 72.6 gal
 
Weights
26.5 kg 58 lbs
24.5 kg 54 lbs
23 kg 51 lbs
Xplore-M
Dimensions
75 - 95 kg 165 - 210 lbs
   
530 cm 17'4"
85 / 27 kg 465 cm / 15'3"
   
54 cm 21"
85 / 27 kg 53 cm / 20.9"
31.5 cm 12.4"
87 x 49 cm 34.25 x 19.3"
 
Volumes & Hatches
354 ltr 77.9 gal
 
Weights
27.75 kg 61 lbs
26 kg 57 lbs
Xplore-L
Dimensions
80 - 100 kg 176 - 220 lbs
   
550 cm 18'0"
90 / 27 kg 470 cm / 15'5"
   
54 cm 21"
90 / 27 kg 53 cm / 20.9"
33.5 cm 13.2"
87 x 49 cm 34.25 x 19.3"
 
Volumes & Hatches
380 ltr 83.6 gal
 
Weights
28 kg 62 lbs
27 kg 60 lbs
Xplore-X
Dimensions
85 - 110 kg 187 - 242 lbs
   
550 cm 18'0"
95 / 29 kg 470 cm / 15'5"
   
61 cm 24"
95 / 29 kg 58.6 cm / 23"
35 cm 13.75"
89 x 52 cm 35 x 20.5"
 
Volumes & Hatches
430 ltr 94.6 gal
 
Weights
29.5 kg 65 lbs
28.5 kg 63 lbs

Stability Curve for the Xplore-S

Stability Curve for the Xplore-L

Stability Curve for the Xplore-X