Our latest surf kayak the "MEGATRON" is now in production. A 100% performance orientated barnstormer for the "to fit the larger framed paddler". We have upsized the barnstorming Neutron giving space for all! A strong emphasis has be put on power and how the kayak can generate more from the wave. When we finished with the power we took away the resistance - the result... With the flat hull low rails and power pocket rear end you will send this boat into orbit. Ski type Ariels, slides,360's and floaters are here!
It offers the smoothest flowing ride on mellow waves, the ability to grip a wave like mad when things get bigger, speed that will alter your perception on life and carving ability sooo tight and soo smooth you will feel like your surfing .....a super grippy smooth thing!!
Got a large frame? or Want bigger volume and length "FOR SPEED TO MAKE YOUR NOSE BLEED -
IT'S NOT EVEN AFRAID OF SHARKS!!!- Get a MEGATRON!
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Reviews of the Megatron: Being slightly larger framed (a.k.a fat) has never been a problem for me, people move aside in cake shops to let you through, avoid sitting next to you on planes thus giving you two seats, all in all it’s great. However, when it comes to surf kayaking I’ve always struggled. Many of the new designs are fantastic but with the maximum recommended weight some 42lbs below my own, I can never get the true potential out of the boat because they’re always more squirt boat than surf boat. It was therefore with great anticipation that I paddled the new Megatron at the weekend, which in simple terms is a fat boy Neutron. I discovered whole new aspects to my surf experience that I haven’t had since before the pie-eating contest of 1974 (still ongoing). I was able to launch the boat with it floating, something that if attempted in a “normal” boat would result in a titanic-esque sinking. The boat went over, rather than through, the waves without requiring a near planing speed of paddling, and sitting out back with the majority of the boat visible above the water, without the need to constantly brace. On the wave it’s a neutron, meaning it’s brilliant. There are few distinguishable differences between the two boats other that the float factor of having that extra volume. The surf I tested it in was small and the boat was perfect for it, being able to do re-entries in a sloppy foot because of the lift being generated by the large surface area of the tail. Really looking forward to taking it out when there’s some significant swell. This is without doubt the best surfboat available for those who are of a “slightly larger build” About time too. Fat is fast…….. always. Glyn Brackenbury Megatron Being one of the boys that's pushed out of the way when Glyn enters the cake shop (I'm 15 and weigh 10 stone), this was always going to be an interesting paddle! I love my Neutron and this boat is very similar in the way it feels and paddles, as it is simply the larger version. When I first got in the boat I could immediately feel there was enough space and volume to grow into it. The paddle out made me feel invincible, as the extra volume made it feel like I was paddling a tanker! When sitting out back, the Megatron was very stable. Because of the extra volume, I was floating right on the surface of the water. This made take-offs effortless as I was pushing barely any water. Even in small surf the Megatron didn't fall off the back of the wave and I could easily regain the wave after miss timed top turns. As I am small for the Megatron, I found it fairly hard to engage the rail into bottom turns and found myself really leaning into the wave, but this would be no problem for someone of the recommended weight in the boat. I think it's great for bigger guys to have access to the latest design in high performance surf kayaking. Philip Watson England Team Junior Having visited Malcolm during the summer, tried to fit in several boats, but always returning to the Neutron for its great lines and “ski like shape”, I was gutted when I couldn’t fit into the cockpit. I was also very sceptical of surf kayak performance, compared to my Phantom Waveski. There was so much positive feedback from this boat and I hadn’t paddled it. Having seen the design, I just knew it would perform well. I couldn’t find the time to get South to trial the boat, so I was very nervous when I placed my order with Mega!!! The boat arrived a few days later wrapped in armour plating. There was no way any carrier would damage this. The first paddle out a week later just blew me away. Small 2 foot nice glassy waves at Hells Mouth. Slight difference in the rails and a couple of rolls later (Wow does this roll easy!!) I started to ease into the boat. This tracks so well, carves turns just like a ski (this is with the fins set in a conservative position for first trial) and the point I noticed more than anything it paddles out through surf better than any waveski I have paddled. I went home well pleased, particularly as my North Scotland trip was only a few weeks away. The journey North was full of anticipation, particularly with the hurricanes bouncing off the Eastern seaboard and we arrived in Thurso to a disappointing 3 foot. However, anyone who has paddled Thurso East, even at 3 foot it demands some respect!!! We were all so keen to get in, that no one carried a camera. Paddled across from the harbour straight into the break, bang - outside edge, over I went, rolled sweet!!! Next wave cranked right, tucked in and got covered!! What a great two further hours in this boat, total ski performance, much more control than a ski, rolls a dream and I was paddling straight back out at the waves, ramping over them as though they didn’t exist. Later in the week it was the same at Melvich river mouth and again at Torresdale bay. I also paddled at Brimms Ness with it along with two sharks, so just as Malcolm says, its not even afraid of sharks!!! (2 beautiful basking sharks in the break with us)
I will never go back to a waveski after this boat (I never thought that I would ever buy a surf boat or be saying this!!).
In fact my Phantom will be advertised for sale shortly, when I can get a photo sorted and the board put on line.
As for the Megatron - Try it and Buy it, you will not regret it!!!!
Mike Marshall North Wales
Reviews of the Neutron: I have been my Neutron for 3 months now and it's brilliant It could just be one of those boats that define a generation ( like the spud, Pyrahna 240, Riot Glide etc...) I came to it from paddling a Marauder and a Pro Designs Ski Both of which are awsome but were not without a pile of trepidation every time I hit the surf. It took me a couple of days to sort out the fittings to suit me - I also went for the "Italian seat" option which combined with Mega's new thigh brace's gives more point of contact with the boat than you could ever dream of.
If you do mess it up it deals with the pile like it was soft cotton wool. THIS BOAT HAS NO VICES you don't have to think "I want to try that move but it may hurt if I don't make it".
" Having been involved heavily with high-performance wave-ski's through the 80's and early 90's I have always felt there's been something lacking in the design of most surf kayaks available to date. The Neutron breaks that mould. Ski-like performance, Kayak-like comfort, gives everything a dude (and dudette) could wish for in surf-boat: Sensational speed, carving or slashing: This boat can do it all. Whether you want to pop 360 airs, or simply just cruise, the best seat in the house is in the Neutron... " Richard Sim.
" Finally got the boat out on the water on Sunday in conditions that can only be described as painful. The waves may not have been perfect but the boat was, what a craft that is. It just makes everything seem natural and easy letting me achieve things effortlessly at which I would normally struggle. Thanks, thanks and a bit more thanks.... Denzil
Neutron I don't always gel instantly to a new kayak and I have to confess the same was true with the Neutron. My first half hour I was finding it a little bit frustrating. “New boat, looks like an awesome design, why am I not tearing it up?” After reminding myself that I had been surfing a Prowler for almost 4 years and that it might not quite respond in the same way that the Prowler does I started to relax and let myself follow the natural flow of the boat. Speed. It likes to go fast. Made a couple of sections on a heavy Portballintrae left hander that I've never made in the Prowler and only seen a few very good boardies make and hold. Its flat hull design reduces the friction allowing that extra bit of zip which just might pull you out of a sticky situation! That also in turn allows for a slicker top turn with the short tail flashing around above the top of the wave. I have been particularly enjoying turning back of the pile in smaller waves as the whole boat flicks around and drives out of the pocket in an instant. I would describe my off the whitewater turns as very good but have always felt a little staggered. I love the feeling of power of the pocket turning and driving you away in what seems like an effortless movement. Bottom turns have become quite dependant on the fins in the Neutron due to the slicker hull. Why not? If you've got them then use them. Positioned slightly further back than in previous surf kayaks allows the nose to swing around more and be more vertical on exit from the bottom turn. My goal in surf kayaking is to be able to snap turn the way a good surf boarder can and I believe that this kayak is the one that will start to do that. I did manage to go aerial in my first session but only after a bit of practice. Part of the skill needed to pull of an aerial manoeuvre is your timing out of your bottom turn before heading up to the lip and hopefully skyward. I struggled initially due to the fact that I was coming out of the bottom turn too late not realising the speed I had and shooting up into the pile and missing the pitching lip I was after. Do I like it? After riding a wave where I pulled clear out of a big barrel before nailing a big air that had the one person who was watch seeing only my hull above the wave I would have to say I liked it! It's going to be fun! Enjoy. Jonny Bingham Jonny Bingham Irish 4ft. Neutron 18th-19th Feb 2006
Got my new neutron the other day, so far haven't had
the best surf to try it out in but here are my
thoughts. The coolest thing I noticed
so far as soon as I surfed this boat is that on
reading the wave and reacting to it I seemed to have
more time usual as it was effortless to position the boat just where it needed to be. I'm very exited about
the future with this boat, think it's gonna re-invent
my whole surfing style. Haven't aired it yet but don't think it's gonna be all that long!
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