Designed by Malcolm Pearcey of Mega Performance Kayaks.  

Neutron 2008 RV High Performance Surf Kayak

We have made a few revisions to the "NEUTRON" for the 2008 season. The cockpit is around 1 1/4" higher at the hips and now incorporates the back band mounts, inline with all the other models, this sets the back band about 2" higher. It also allows, for those who want to, to jack the seat up higher without loosing hip control.

Mega - Neutron RV Cockpit

Incorporating new composite  thigh braces they offer a stiffer control of the kayak and extra trim control. The changes to the rear deck hump are primarily to increase comfort for those "Big Wave" chasers out there; this follows on from the same change made to the Reflex last year. The volume in the rear is very slightly increased and will offer slightly more floatation capacity. The rails continue into the stern of this kayak improving it's carving ability and the release from the white water is cleaner allowing for better positioning when regaining the pocket. The hull ….. Well, it was so good on the Neutron,  so we have left it as it was! 

See the Neutron RV in action at :  http://surfkayakoz.blogspot.com/

Construction Options:

Superlite Vinylester - Carbon Kevlar Reinforced Deck and Hull Layup

GRP Vinylester System - Carbon Kevlar Reinforced Hull, GRP Deck.

Std GRP - Polyester Resin System - Carbon Kevlar Reinforced Hull, GRP Deck

Features :

• 3 Adjustable Fin Boxes

• Mega Composite Thigh Braces  

• Triple Laminated Foam Centre Pillar fore and aft

• End Rope Safety Toggles

• Mega Composite Seat and Adjustable Backrest

• Foam Foot blocks and interlocking piller  

• Padded Foam Seat Pad

• Mega Tri Fin Set - Glass reinforced nylon thruster set  

PROUDLY HAND MADE IN JERVIS BAY AUSTRALIA BY ROSS BOARDMAN

Colours Options :

Each Mega Surf Kayak features a unique Gel Coat Finish. Custom Colour Options are available on request. Please contact us with your enquiry.

Outfitted with high density Double Cross Linked closed cell foam pillars, fabric covered Seat Pad on a composite seat carrier. Two moulded Mega thigh braces and Mega Backband. Toggle Leash mounts front and back allowing for webbing safety straps to be be mounted .

NEUTRON REVIEW

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.

( Johnny Bingham - Portugal Oct 2006 )

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.

(Johnny Bingham - Ireland Feb 2006)

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
World Surf Kayak Champion 2006