Pelican SPRINT Touring Kayak Series

Sit-inside touring kayaks for speed & distance

2025-12-22

The SPRINT line is Pelican’s true touring family—longer, sleeker kayaks designed for paddlers who want more speed, glide, and efficiency than any recreational model can provide. With sharper lines, narrower profiles, and a focus on tracking and performance, the SPRINT series is built for covering distance with less effort.

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What SPRINT Is Designed For

SPRINT kayaks are made for paddlers who have moved beyond casual, short-distance outings and want the feel of a faster, more responsive touring kayak. They excel on large lakes, long crossings, and calm-to-moderate conditions where efficiency matters.

What You Can Expect from a SPRINT

Expect a noticeably faster, more efficient hull, improved glide, strong tracking, and touring-friendly outfitting like bulkheads, storage hatches, thigh braces, and more integrated control. These kayaks slice through the water with ease, making long-distance paddling far more enjoyable.

Tradeoffs

Narrower and more responsive than recreational kayaks—less ideal for beginners needing maximum stability. Best suited to paddlers with some experience.

Best Fit

Paddlers who want a touring-ready kayak for fitness paddling, longer lake routes, or weekend journeys where speed, glide, and efficiency are top priorities.

SPRINT Models Overview

The Pelican SPRINT touring series is offered in two performance-focused sit-inside models, each designed to deliver speed, efficiency, and confident tracking for paddlers ready to go farther.

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Sprint 100XR

10' Sit-Inside Touring Kayak – A compact touring kayak that delivers a noticeable step up in speed and glide compared to recreational models, while remaining approachable for paddlers transitioning into touring.
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Sprint 120XR

12' Sit-Inside Touring Kayak – The longer, faster option in the SPRINT line, offering increased glide, stronger tracking, and more cargo capacity for extended outings. Built for paddlers who want maximum efficiency and a true touring feel.

Together, the SPRINT 100XR and 120XR give paddlers a clear progression within Pelican’s touring lineup — choose compact and agile, or longer and faster, depending on how far and how fast you want to go.

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