Black Spring Kayaks Touring Sea Kayak Bingo 430

TOURING Bingo 430

Summary

The Bingo 430 is a short touring kayak in the Black Spring line-up, but it offers a full range of features and it is surprisingly fast for its length. The stability and responsiveness of the hull, combined with the volume distribution on the deck, makes the Bingo 430 extremely versatile. 

Hull design

The hull has a shallow V and soft edges, making it track well when paddling straight, while it is very maneuverable when edging. It has a generous rocker profile that climbs over waves with ease, and makes surfing swells a breeze.

The wider hull gives enough stability for even the most timid beginner, and the impressive secondary stability instills confidence. Experienced paddlers will enjoy these same features if they want to take the Bingo 430 into rougher environments, which the design is more than capable of.

The Bingo430 is standard fitted with a rudder, while a drop-down skeg is available too.

Deck design

The sweeping lines of the deck scream classic touring kayak. Look a bit closer, and many little details become apparent. Many important features have been incorporated into the design without making the deck look cluttered.

One standout feature is the paddle cutaways, making it easier to have an efficient paddle stroke without hitting the deck with the paddle. It also make the kayak feel slim and cosy when paddling, despite the ample width and stability of the hull.

The front deck features a 10” round hatch, big enough to fit most things into the bow that you would want to take on an excursion. What doesn’t fit into the bow, will certainly fit into the stern through the 440x26cm oval hatch. The bow and stern compartments are sealed off with 50mm close-cell foam bulkheads, glued in with 3M adhesives.

In front of the cockpit is also a small 6” hatch with a moulded-in pocket, big enough for a phone and snacks.

Two paddle holders are offered: one in front of the cockpit, where the paddle can be secured with a bungee, and one behind the cockpit which is quite handy when re-entering the kayak after a capsize.

A plethora of bungee cords and safety deck lines round off the deck, all conveniently placed for ease of use.

Specs

Length: 430cm

Width: 63cm

Cockpit front height: 36cm

Weight: 26kg

Cockpit size: 95x49cm

Capacity:  

Bow hatch size: 10” round

Bow hatch volume: 59L

Lunch hatch size: 6” round

Stern hatch size: 44x26cm oval hatch

Stern hatch volume: 90L