The All New V5 Tourer, a stable, lightweight, high-performance sit-on-top kayak, is perfect for touring and performance paddling. It has a rear hatch for gear storage and an over-stern kick-up rudder for shallow rivers or an under-stern surfski rudder for ocean downwind runs. Standard features include both rudder options, a full Epic footboard with steering pedals, excellent stability and speed, an ergonomic seat, a signature cutaway front deck design, lightweight composite construction, a carbon fiber rear hatch cover, two stern bulkheads, a kickup rudder, an uphaul line, an optional under hull rudder, adjustable Epic foot brace, bow and stern handles, center carry handles, rear deck bungees, a water bottle holder, and Epic’s patented bailer.