Romany Sportive
I have been very pleased with the Romany Sportive I bought from Southern Sea kayaks last year. I had a couple of minor issues over the following months with a slight leak from the hatch cover and some rusty washers.
I had excellent after sales service from Steve. He is very quick to respond to email and was very adaptable about when I would call to leave the kayak with him. The washers were replaced quickly and efficiently while I had a coffee at the local farm shop. He also replaced the extra hip pads I had put in and gave me advice about the best fit.
Highly recommended supplier.
Romany Classic (Water Blue)
I love my new Romany Classic, it is my 3rd sea kayak and by far the best. I went to Steve asking for a kayak and from that point onwards I received Steve’s personalised service. He quickly understood what was best for me, offered the appropriate advice and patiently helped me settle on a colour.
Having recovered from a broken shoulder blade I needed a sea kayak that was light, would track well and be easy to steer and this is it, the Romany Classic feels effortless to paddle and very stable. I felt at home with it straight away and I found that I don’t use the skeg as often as I would have in my previous kayaks. The kayak does what I ask of it and makes me smile.
Thank you Steve for going above and beyond and then helping me out with the J bars and fixing the foot pegs on collection, it was all very much appreciated.
Echo
Today was the maiden voyage of my new NDK Echo kayak, wow, what a beauty, she rolls beautifully, is easy to edge, doesn’t weathercock at all and surfed like a dream; took her on a 14 mile paddle around Hayling Island and encountered the ideal conditions to test her out, ranging from lumpy, bouncy water, strong winds and surf, she didn’t let me down.
Steve gave an absolute A1 service and kindly fitted a compass and beer-tap tubing on my deck lines on the new kayak . Thoroughly recommend everyone to go to Steve Jones at Southern Sea Kayaks – you won’t regret it.
Romany Classic Custom
Steve was a great help in choosing what I needed in my boat, and I’m now the proud owner of a lovely shiny kayak. Thanks for your help Steve!!
Romany Classic
Although the only kind of wet it’s got so far is from the rain, I couldn’t be happier with my new kayak from Southern Sea Kayaks…(I may have sat in it a few times). Steve Jones was more than patient with my indecisiveness (about the colour) and seemed more than happy to let me talk nonsense and sit in every boat for an hour or more. There was no rush and advice was top notch. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Romany Excel
Just purchased a Romany Excel Kayak from you and wanted to express how pleased I have been with your service and the outcome.
Being 6’-8” tall it is never easy to match myself with anything that fits. However having spoken with you on the phone you reassured me that you most likely would have a solution. Sure enough following a visit to your business you presented me with an ideal kayak (very limited improvisation to fit 36” inch inseam and size 14 feet) with which I will soon be comfortably paddling various coastlines of the UK.
Really appreciate the time you spent to assess my circumstances and help me on the way to happy kayaking days! Nothing like good old personal service!
Thank you.
SKUK Latitude Mk2
Absolutely thrilled to pick up my stunning latest addition, mk2 Latitude in my chosen custom colours from Southern Sea Kayaks, Steve described the tweak to move the cockpit forward a little and slightly increase the cockpit width as a positive change and one that I was more than happy to go along with.
It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Steve discussing all things sea kayak and anything else! it was only a question of when not if I bought a new sea kayak from Southern Sea Kayaks.
I had also had a couple of repairs on other boats successfully completed by Steve, with his knowledge, passion for the sport and integrity you know you can buy with confidence.
Cant wait to put the Latitude into action in 2021.
Star Crack Repair
Keel Strip
“Steve fitted a keel strip to my expedition boat. He did a great job putting it on and a great job matching the colour. I think it looks excellent and it will stop this boat getting dints in the gel coat the whole time; (it’s not an NDK alas!). Very efficient, very quick and a very reasonable price. Thanks, Steve!”
Latitude & Pilgrim Custom
Romany Classic Custom
Romany Surf
I chose to go down path of purchasing a Romany composite kayak as the quality of built is superb. As a novice to this hobby the Romany Surf appealed the most from the rest of Romany models because I wanted something with more primary and secondary stability. Another important factor was that the Surf fitted my size like a glove (large feet UK10, and 6” tall). Getting in and out of the Surf was easy as it has a large cockpit with raised areas in either side of the cockpit (knee bumps) for the much needed extra leg room. First time trying it in the sea (despite the rough weather at the time) gave me the reassurance that the Surf is made to play in rough waters with strong winds and big waves. The handling of the Surf was with ease quick turns and holding its posture in strong winds, like riding a well-trained horse despite the distractions of the elements.
Although the kayak comes with a built-in skeg I didn’t see the need to use it. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend the use of one of the official dealers (such as Steve at Southern Sea Kayaks) as they are full of great knowledge and will point you to the right direction.
I don’t really see a downside as everything is perfect and expected to be with the reputation of SKUK Romany kayaks.
SKUK Sportive
I spoke to Steve over the phone early July to discuss finding a plastic sea kayak that most suits a small paddler like me.
Steve was very helpful & generous with his advice & there was no pressure to buy. With his superb customer care approach I ended up ordering a Romany Sportive in sky blue colour from him a week later even though he is not the nearest dealer to where we live. I picked up my Sportive last Thursday & took it out to 2 trips of 11 & 7 miles rock hopping, cave & tunnel exploring. It feels so good paddling in it as it’s very responsive & I can roll it with ease.
I’m very very pleased with my purchase & impressed with Steve’s professionalism & customer care.
Olivia Basset
Explorer Hv, Three Piece, Custom
I have just spent 3 days sea kayaking in Falmouth with my new 3 piece sectional HV Explorer in lifeboat colours.
SKUK Explorer
I have paddled a Romany Classic for the past 4 years and more recently I purchased the Explorer from Steve at Southern Sea Kayaks. Both handle and inspire confidence in rough water superbly, so that’s a big ‘tick in the box’ for me! 😀But it’s the small details that all ‘add up’, like a skeg that actually works…reliably, unlike a particular kayak brand that simply can’t get it right 😕 (not that you ever really need it in a Romany!) And then there’s the sloping bulkhead which makes emptying the kayak so much easier; hatch covers that stay in place but are easy to get on/off and last but not least, toggles that are actually comfortable and fit for purpose….unlike that other kayak brand whose toggles are worse than useless!
David Powell
Romany Surf Custom
I have been paddling for a few years but the Romany Surf was not a boat I knew a lot about when I started my search for a new kayak. I wanted something that would be able to handle well in rougher conditions. My previous boat I found a bit hard to manoeuver in higher winds. It is tricky to know how a boat will handle until you have a given it a really good test in a variety of conditions. But after discussing the Surf with a few experienced paddlers and having the offer to paddle one of theirs for a short while, I decided to head on down to Southern Sea Kayaks with a view to looking at a Romany Surf. Explaining to Steve what paddling I wanted to do and discussing possible alternatives it was clear that he also thought that the Surf would be a good boat for me. So in September 2019 I took the plunge and drove away with a shiny new orange and white Surf.
Since buying the boat I have been out in a variety of conditions. In a flat calm the boat tracks well but as expected is perhaps not as fast as longer boats. I have not found that to be a problem in my club paddles as it is not a slow boat. Being based in the Solent I have paddled to the Isle of Wight a good few times, including a very memorable trip from Keyhaven round the Needles to Freshwater for some surfing and a lively return in swell on the ebb tide via the Shingles bank and past Hurst castle. I have also paddled it on the Jurassic coast and up at Anglesey. Because the boat is very manoeuvrable it is great fun to take rock hopping. I don’t feel the need to buy a plastic boat as I try to be careful to avoid the rocks and the Surf helps me to do so. I have taken the boat out to play in five foot surf and it did not let me down. It can pick up waves nicely which of course also helped me in tide races. I have only found the need to use the skeg in a following F7 and even then the Surf was behaving reasonably with the skeg up. It is easy to get onto and hold on an edge.
The Surf has really made it a lot easier for me to enjoy these different conditions. I can’t really think of anything I don’t like about the boat. I am 5’10’’ and would consider myself to be paddle fit.
Giles Hudson
Romany Sportive
Just recently bought a Nigel Dennis Romany Sportive RM and now having had a good opportunity to try it out, I am really impressed with the kayak. She handles well, is easy to roll, is very responsive and is perfect for me as I’m of a slim build. Steve provided an excellent service, taking me down to Poole Harbour with the Sportive so that I could try it out. I just love the Sportive and it has become my go-to choice of kayak now. I know that if I want to upgrade my existing composite, then a NDK at Southern Sea Kayaks will be my first choice. 😃🚣♀️😃
Full Carbon Kevlar Romany Classic (custom)
Roto-mould Kayak Repair
Steve has just carried out a plastic weld repair to my kayak.
Superb fix and fantastic service many thanks Paul
SKUK Latitude 50/50 Custom
Steve put aside as long as I needed to try out as many boats as I thought I might like. As it turned out, this was over three hours! We went through the pros and cons of everything, including materials, all the customising options, colours, the lot. It’s good old fashioned customer service and you get the impression he really wouldn’t mind if you didn’t order anything. I did though. A 50/50 layup Latitude. I cannot wait to go back for the next bit of customer service which will include outfitting. I’ll be coupling that with a couple of days coaching from Steve too. Tip top.
SKUK Latitude
Hi Steve,
I took out my new Latitude for it’s first paddle Today.
It moved through the water like a dream.
I was really pleased how manoeuvrable it is and how easy it is to turn.
The hatch covers are so easy to fasten. It may seem a small point but I hadn’t realised how rubbish the ones I have on my old kayak were.
The Celtic paddles were also as good as you suggested they would be.
Thank you for your excellent advice and service, I am so glad I found you, your advice has proven to be excellent.
Sportive
Brilliant, unbiased advice from Steve who made time to answer all of my questions, lent me a kayak to try on trust with no obligation to buy, spent time making sure the boat was suitable for me and provided a damn good cuppa.
Steve’s knowledge, passion and advice were the reason I bought my NDK Romany Sportive from him; a brilliant kayak that is responsive, agile and gives the paddler confidence to test their limit, knowing the boat is up to the job.
First rate service from Steve, if you want to know anything about Sea Kayaking look no further then Southern Sea Kayaks
After a few months Phil Comments: The Romany Sportive supplied by Steve is a brilliant Kayak…has survived all that I’ve thrown at it so far; the cheeky tides of the Solent, Crossing Scotland, Coastal adventures and cruising the rivers…awesome kayak to paddle 🤙🏼😁
Celtic Paddles
Valley Etain Repair
Steve carried out an excellent repair to my composite Valley kayak. He was fastidious in ensuring that exactly the right colour gel was available for the repair, once obtained he was quick and efficient. His work gets my vote!
Guiding and Shop
Steve is an experienced paddler so he can really help when trying to decide what kayak suits you best.
Great and friendly service and good quality products.
Rolling
Alaw Bach Repair
Dedicated to service it said and dedicated to service he was.
I had heard SSK and Steve Jones be mentioned a few times in the past and following a lively Sea Kayak Leader training course recently found that I had a need for his services.
On meeting him and chatting it was immediately clear that he was a knowledgable and experienced sea kayaker who loved what he does.
Before I had even showed him the damage to my boat, which was the reason I was there, he had the seat out of my boat and fixed the biggest frustration of this years paddling.
Practical, lateral thinking and with a great knowledge of kayaks and how they are built I thought.
I showed Steve the damage to the bottom which was white, conveniently, and then to some cracks on the top which is orange with glitter rather inconveniently.
He set my expectation in terms of price and turn around and we shook hands and I left my boat with him.
Fast forward a few days, and some messages where he kept me abreast of developments, he told me that the work was completed.
Alaw Bach Repair (Continued)
I arrived to collect my boat and was curious to see how the repairs would look.
Delighted is all I can say.
He managed to match the colour on the orange deck and do the repairs so that you would only see them if you really looked. He also glassed on the inside to strengthen the repair rather that it be just cosmetic.
The white underside was repaired superbly, there were a few chunks of gel coat missing and left on rocks near lulworth so he had his work cut out.
I was extremely pleased with his work.
What do I owe you I asked him, the response was more than reasonable and I paid with a smile and a grateful heart.
To get to the point, I would recommend Steve to everyone and point out that he is a thoroughly nice, knowledgable, conscientious and cheery gentleman to deal with. Just speaking with him brightened up my day, I kid you not.
I really look forward to dealing with Steve again!Continued
Romany Surf
“Getting the correct kayak for you – I came across Southern Sea Kayaks while doing what most people do these days, surfing the web rather than surfing the waves. Even at this point it was clear that the website was geared around informing you to select the correct kayak rather than sales pitches and stock promotions. A quick (ok so maybe it wasn’t that quick but it was interesting) phone call later and a time was arranged to go and have a look at a couple of options that sounded suitable. Meeting Steve his passion for kayaking and knowledge is clear and helping you make the right choice is the priority. Steve took the time to listen to what I was after even though I wasn’t at all sure myself. After 2 visits and a lot of thinking I’m now the very proud owner of a Romany Surf fitted out and adjusted to fit me, couldn’t be happier with the choice of boat or supplier. If your thinking of getting a kayak go and see Southern Sea Kayaks rather than buying off an online spec. The numbers said I should have been a different boat but Steve made sure I got the correct one. “Romany Surf
Custom Romany Classic
I had an image of my dream kayak in my mind and Steve helped me turn it into a reality. And it was ever so easy and quick! He drew it out, helped me pick the exact colours I was looking for by using his RAL cards. He gave me some great suggestions on what else would be possible (I had some flares put on the front and back) and he put the order through on the same day.
The sky is the limit with an NDK kayak, there are endless possibilities for you to put your personal touch on your kayak. Different colour seat/ decklines/ stickers/ hull/ deck/ trim and so forth. Whatever you desire, Steve can turn it into a reality!
I would recommend Southern sea kayaks to everyone. Steve is extremely knowledgable about everything kayak. He will go out of his way to ensure his customers happiness and really takes his time for you.
You’re not just a number with Steve.
Steve thank you so much for helping me turn my dream kayak into a reality.
Romany Classic 3 Piece Custom
I brought a 3 piece Romany from Steve which he had been using as a demo boat. I had seen it on Ebay by chance, then went to his website which featured the boat. I had seen Romany kayaks so I was aware of the quality of these boats.I was getting concerned when loading my plastic valley on the roof in a crowded car park when alone of it slipping off and landing on someones new motor. Being 70 next year Feb I thought I would treat myself to an early present. I have found the boat performs no different from a solid construction. The benefits are it fits in the back of my car, No stress driving at speed or in traffic and loads easily. Secondly it stores neatly in my garage. The boat has a few extras a compass. up graded seat also Steve had it fitted to fit him, fortunately I am a similar build, it me fits well. Steve is a great guy to deal with, the transaction was straight forward. looking to future paddles.
Romany Excel 3 Piece
Hi I bought a 3 piece Romany from Steve, service was excellent, even replaced free of charge a day hatch cover which came off somewhere on the A31
🤒, nice chap and fantastic Service.
NDK Explorer
“If you want a quality British Sea Kayak, which would be a Nigel Dennis Kayak, with a pedigree as long as your paddle, then go and see Steve Jones at Southern Sea Kayaks. I have bought two NDK kayaks through Southern Sea Kayaks, along with a Celtic paddle and Steve’s friendly and helpful service is second to none. Not only is he a really nice guy but an ace paddler too and so he knows what he is talking about when it comes to kayaks and kayaking. There is no high pressure sales pitch just friendly and helpful advice to get the right boat and fitted out personally for optimum fit. A great local business which I am very happy to support with absolute confidence.”
Various NDK Parts
SKUK boats are made to the highest standard. Steve is great and points me in the right direction from time to time. Brilliant
1-2-1 Coaching
Just returned from a couple of amazing days under the tuition of Steve Jones. Excellent coaching, and a great two days on the water. Many thanks Steve. I’ll be back down soon.
NDK Latitude & Sportive
You could not meet a sea kayaker with more knowledge & experience. He knows as much about the boats he sells as the manufacturers, possibly more!
Definitely no hard sell, lots of friendly help & patience to find the best boat for you and to help you fit it out for comfort & performance.
I’ve always had difficulty with size 11 feet in the lovely NDK sea kayaks, wasting money and time in the past by buying several wrong model boats. I quickly fully trusted Steve. We took the foot rests out, I sat in a few models on that basis and I had a very helpful demo.
I now own a new Latitude composite boat and a plastic Sportive model, both bought from Steve. I fit well in both with personal adaptions he suggested and I love them.
I have no doubt that my sea kayaking will now develop as a result and with less discomfort on longer trips. Thanks only to Steve the best NDK dealer you will find.
NDK Sportive
Highly recommended for anyone interested in buying a NDK boat. very helpful and great customer service!
Romany Surf
I chose to buy my Romany Surf from Steve and I am very pleased with it. Steve is tremendously knowledgeable about kayaks in general and NDK kayaks in particular. He was able to advise me very expertly on the pros and cons. I needed to adjust the seat a bit after my first couple of paddles and Steve offered to do this for me! That’s service! I settled for a bit of advice over the phone and he sent over the necessary parts (for which he did not charge anything). I think it’s important when you’re buying a kayak to have confidence that you’re getting the right one for you. That’s why I went to Steve!
Romany Sport & Sportive
We found Steve by accident we needed a replacement seat for our Triton tandem kayak. Steve’s patience and service were exemplary. From this experience I decided to buy a Romany sportive for my girlfriend who loved it so much. I tried the sportive and was so impressed I decided to buy a Romany sport RM we are now a matching Orange team. The kayaks are exceedingly seaworthy easy to handle and admired by everybody who sees them. Cheers Steve
Romany Classic
Originally I went to Steve with a view to possibly purchasing a sportive. I was very hesitant about it and whilst Steve highlighted the pro’s & con’s of the sportive he was in no way pushy – he would happily have seen me leave having not made a sale. After deciding the Romany Classic was the kayak for me Steve collected my preferred colour, even travelling at ‘out of office’ hours to collect it. Then when I went to pick it up spent time outfitting it to me. Thank you Steve.
Romany Sport
I bought a Romany Sport and Steve was a great help in ensuring that I fitted the boat properly. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he has subsequent been great with advice regarding keel strips-a top man
Romany Surf
I ordered a composite Romany Surf in Sept 2016 through Southern Sea Kayaks, great service, great boat, a pleasure to deal with.
Couldn’t recommend the dealer, the brand or the boats anymore highly.
Demo some, place an order, and you could find your happy place too!
Celtic Paddle
Steve provided excellent advice and service when I was choosing and purchasing a new Celtic pro paddle; nothing was too much trouble & and it’s great having someone with that friendly expertise ‘on the doorstep’. Now looking forward to trying and hopefully buying the new Romany LV Sport !
Romany Classic
Southern Sea Kayaks is small outlet for obtaining a great sea kayak and paddles etc to take your skills that little bit further and your journey in life that extra mile.
Steve Jones is very helpful and is more than happy to share his wealth of knowledge and experience to point his customers in the right direction.
I personally found Steve very helpful and nothing is too much trouble to keep me afloat.
He did a fantastic job on fitting a keel strip on my new Romany, quality …
Romany Surf & Romany Sport
Steve has a somewhat un-rivalled passion for sea kayaking (could say obsession really!) I have purchased THREE boats through Steve and he has always been professional, courteous and helpful. He has a wealth of knowledge in and around the Jurassic coastline should you wish to be guided by SSK, Always a pleasure to meet up and paddle with Steve and you will certainly be coming away with more than just new skills, maybe a new NDK boat!!
Romany Surf
Steve is very knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble. It took me a while to decide as I was torn between the Romany classic and surf. Several visits, numerous emails and messages, testing fit, demo and final fitting of my new surf, throughout Steve’s service was exceptional. Thanks for your help and patience.
Romany Classic
I purchased a Romany Classic from Steve and can’t thank him enough for taking the time and trouble to make sure everything was a perfect fit for me. Certainly to be highly recommended, and a pleasure to deal with. Cup of tea wasn’t too shabby either! thanks
Romany Surf
I bought my Romany Surf from Steve after he recommended it to me when I visited his place near Blandford. We went out for a paddle so that I could get the feel of it. Steve’s knowledge and experience is second to none. He was extremely helpful and gave me the confidence to know that I was buying what was best for me. Having just spent the last week in the Scillies with my new Romany I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I love it! I couldn’t be happier with the service Steve gave and the beautiful boat I have bought.
Custom Pilgrim
Kayaks suitable for my size, amazing choice of colours, plenty of options and great build quality. Steve was able to let me demo the boat I was interested in and had lots of hints and tips on how to get the best out of it. My dream kayak built to order. Very happy!
Michael Luis Garcia
Great coaching from an excellent paddler – was able to give really focused advice in a great setting.
KCS Expedition Trolley
Hi Steve,
Have today received my expedition trolley along with hand written covering note from Ronnie at KCS. Very pleased with the trolley and no problems getting wheels into rear hatch of boat.
Many thanks for such a rapid and friendly service.
I hope to be able to do business with you again soon and will certainly recommend you to others.
Best wishes
Ben Wall
Romany Classic with Bucket seat
When I first emailed Steve to arrange a test paddle he replied quickly and was friendly, professional and enthusiastic. We discussed which kayak would best suit my needs and before long I was paddling one of Steve’s Romany classics out to Brownsea island. Steve was very flexible about the time and date for my demo-day and was happy to let my wife come along for a paddle too.
My many questions about outfitting, handling and colours were answered with patience and enthusiasm and Steve even took the time to give us a rescue and rolling session after we’d polished off his tea and biscuits!
I’m now the proud owner of my own Romany Classic with custom fitted bucket seat which, thanks to Steve’s extensive knowledge and skill, fits me like a glove.
My wife and I are delighted to have met Steve and would not hesitate to recommend his services, whether you’re interested in a new boat or some first class coaching. We will be back down to paddle the Jurassic coast with him in the near future.
Celtic Paddle
I got a Celtic cranked paddle with carbon blades from Steve to trial and loved it so much I bought it.
I had been suffering from tenosynovitis and Steve knew straight away which paddle I should try. He is so helpful and knowledgeable about anything kayaking related.
Southern Sea Kayaks comes highly recommended. Very happy customer 🙂
Custom Romany Classic
Hi Steve,
I would like to thank you for a pleasant experience. Seems less of a financial exchange and more like making a new friend.
Thank you for all your help and advice. I was delighted to get home in the wind and rain and be able to take my new Romany classic off the roof and on to my shoulder in one movement. And then balance the boat in mid air, on my arm [and my arms are not that strong] to tip the water out. That balance in the design is exactly what I hoped it would allow me to do.
Best regards
Dana
Echo
I’ve just bought a stunning new NDK Echo from Steve, which is now our second boat from Southern Sea Kayaks (Dave my husband bought a Romany). I spent some time paddling to test it out and Dave and I had some fantastic coaching to improve our skills and build confidence in the water. Steve’s knowledge, experience, helpfulness and generosity is second to none and he is just the nicest guy. I can’t recommend him enough and I absolutely love my new Echo. Thanks Steve!
NDK Parts
Steve is a really helpful and friendly guy, and nothing was to much trouble for him, I totally recommend him and southern sea kayaks.
Pilgrim Repair
I recently sent my SKUK Pilgrim in for a repair. It was quite a complicated one and Steve did a wonderful job on it. I won’t get into the habit of damaging my boat but if I needed any repairs I would choose Steve every time to do it. It was quick and expertly done. Thank you!
NDK Explorer
Massive thanks to Steve for sorting me my NDK Explorer I absolutely love it!, such a friendly knowledgeable chap that really gets you sorted for what you need and will get the boat perfect for you.
Highly recommended if your after a new boat, parts/accessories or repairs give Steve a shout!. Legend!
Cheers!
Romany Surf and Celtic Paddle
Southern dealer for SEAKAYAKINGUK / Nigel Dennis Kayaks.
Steve Jones always has a good range of demo boats and Celtic paddles but most importantly, he had all the knowledge and experience to make sure you get the right boat and that it’s fitted just for you.
He was a pleasure to deal with and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
A very happy customer!
Romany Classic & Romany Sport
Steve Jones is an amazing guy. Incredibly patient and enthusiastic about kayaking .
No hard sell, just a passion for matching you with your perfect forever kayak.
Romany Surf 3 Piece 50/50 Custom
Great friendly personal service. Very knowledgeable advise to help you select the best boat for you needs.
Latitude Custom Elite Layup
I bought a NDK Latitude through Steve. Based in Dorset I’m lucky to have such a knowledgeable, experienced & helpful dealer nearby. Having only been kayaking for less than a year I didn’t want to make an expensive mistake in purchasing a kayak. Sitting in the various models he stocks, it was apparent that the Latitude fitted me well except for my big feet. Also while on the demo paddle the seat didn’t quite feel right. Steve suggested not fitting the foot plates but instead having a foam footplate to give a little more width for feet and he suggested I tried the optional bucket seat. Both are great fixes and with the personal fitting out he provides I’ve got a very comfortable boat. When I finally chose the colours (Steve has small colour discs to help), the purchase went smoothly. The quality of the kayak and layup is excellent. I had a slight issue with a wonky name sticker on the side, t’was replaced free of charge. I’d highly recommend both NDK and Steve as a dealer.
Keel Strip and repairs
I Just picked up my kayak from Steve after a great job he’s made of touching up the gel coat and fitting a keel Strip.
A really helpful service, and a great guy to deal with.
Thanks.
Romany Sportive
What a lovely way to buy a Sea Kayak. Steve is a super relaxed yet knowledgable chap and happily entertained our 7 month old Bertie whilst mummy checked out her Bright pink Romany Sportive Nigel Dennis Design. Swiftly fitted out, the boat is a dream to paddle. I can absolutely recommend Southern Sea Kayaks great products and you even get a handshake!
Celtic Paddle
Fantastic service from Steve. I was looking for a new euro paddle. I was able to try one out first – loved it and put an order in soon after. It arrived within a few days and was perfect. Steve spent as much time as I needed to sort out my requirements and I am more than happy to recommend him and his products.
From a very happy customer 😊
Celtic Paddle
Having paddled with Steve and seen what an expert sea kayaker he is, I had no hesitation in trusting his judgement when the time came to replace my paddle. The Celtic paddle he recommended was a perfect match for me, it was delivered quickly and there were no glitches. One v happy customer.