Waka Puffy GOAT Black edition

Waka Puffy GOAT Black Edition: A Stylish Legend with a Big Heart and Extra Buoyancy

Black Edition: The Legend's Little Brother in an Exclusive New Look

The Waka Puffy GOAT is the answer for lighter paddlers who don’t want to sacrifice volume and stability in exchange for a smaller boat. As the direct successor to the legendary Steeze model, it brings proven New Zealand DNA, but with a clever improvement: extra volume just behind the cockpit. Black Edition It also gives the boat an aggressive, stealthy look that won’t go unnoticed on the river. This means that even lighter paddlers will stay on the tip, easily execute a clean boof, and won’t get sucked into the backwater. It’s a boat that grows with your skills and forgives mistakes without holding you back from progressing.

Hull and Hydrodynamics: Speed, Maneuverability, and Extra Stern Volume

The hull design is optimized for maximum efficiency and a fun ride in the current:

• Extra volume in the stern ("Puffy" concept): A key feature for lighter paddlers. It ensures that the boat stays high on the water even when riding through waves, makes dry boofs easier, and prevents the stern from “sinking,” which often happens with traditional smaller boats.
• A fast and agile profile: Measuring 268 cm in length and 65 cm in width, the boat is incredibly maneuverable in technical sections, yet it maintains excellent glide and direction.
• Predictable edges: The Waka is renowned for its well-defined edges, which, surprisingly, don't "catch" the water. The boat transitions smoothly from edge to edge and rewards active use of the lean.

Outfitting: Premium settings for perfect contact

Waka insists that equipment must be functional, durable, and easy to adjust right on the water:

• Sliding seat: A unique system with three pairs of holes beneath the thigh supports allows you to easily move the seat forward or backward simply by loosening two screws. Ideal for fine-tuning the center of gravity and ensuring long-lasting comfort.
• Adjustable hip pads: The amount of foam can be easily adjusted or replaced to achieve perfect lateral contact with the boat.
• Ratchet-style backrest: It provides excellent support while still allowing easy access to items stored behind the seat.
• Soft foam knee rests: They provide maximum control over the boat without causing pressure points, even after a full day of paddling.
• Adjustable mirrored footrest: Securely fastened with screws, it allows for precise adjustment of the angle and distance for efficient force transmission.

Recommended activities: From playful river running to creek

The Waka Puffy GOAT Black Edition is a versatile tool for dynamic riders:

• Creeking (WW III–IV): The extra volume in the stern makes this boat a great companion for steep drops and technical sections where you need to stay on the tip.
• River running: A fast, smooth, and endlessly fun run down the mountain, where you can enjoy every wave on the way down.
• Playful maneuvers: You'll appreciate its compact size and responsive tail when surfing, doing spine turns, and practicing advanced tricks.

About the brand Waka Kayaks

New Zealand company Waka Kayaks is synonymous with handcrafted production, innovation, and testing under the harshest conditions on the planet. Their boats are designed to withstand whatever nature throws at them. The Puffy GOAT model is made from high-quality linear polyethylene, which offers an excellent balance between low weight (just 20 kg) and extreme impact resistance.

Caring for a Polyethylene Shell

Although the Puffy GOAT is nearly indestructible, we recommend rinsing the kayak with clean water after paddling in sandy or muddy terrain—especially around the cockpit—to prevent wear and tear on the outfitting. Store the kayak in a shaded area away from constant direct UV exposure so that the Black Edition retains its deep, matte/glossy black finish. Regularly check the tightness of the screws on the seat, footrests, and backrest.

Technical parameters and specifications

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you purchase this exclusive Creek watch, you'll receive 2,617 points to our loyalty rewards program! You can immediately use these points as a discount toward the purchase of a high-quality creek paddle, helmet, or neoprene spray skirt. For this model, we offer Free shipping throughout the Czech Republic. We have the boat in stock at our store in Brno, where you can try it out, and we’ll be happy to adjust it to fit your body type before handing it over to you.