How Bellyaks are Made

A kayak and a surfboard walked into a bar….and some months later a Bellyak was born.  That’s how they were originally made. How are they reproduced?   They are made the same way almost all kayaks are made, by rotational molding. The methods and best practices of roto-molding kayaks were pioneered by Bill Masters of Perception Kayaks. Bill sold Perception in 1998, and some of the key players at Perception went on to form Liquid Logic Kayaks.  Adam Masters (founder of Bellyak and son of Bill) came up with his concept of ‘lay on top kayaking’ and formed Bellyak. For the first few years Bellyaks were rotomolded in Canton GA, but now Bellyak, Inc. is proud to partner with BIG Adventures based out of Fletcher NC as their molder. BIG Adventures molds for Liquid Logic and Native Kayaks, and are some of the best rotomolders in the business! This means you get the world class quality and durability Liquid Logic boats are known for known for combined with Bellyak’s innovative designs! Bellyaks are now entirely designed and made local to Asheville NC, following the legacy of quality and innovation started by Perception Kayaks.

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Bellyaks cooling alongside a Braaap and a Mullet…keepin it local!

We will be using the same bombproof resin that Liquid Logic boats are known for along new colors!

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New Bellyaks are shipping now!