The Sirona RM
The Boat
At around 16 feet, the Sirona sits in a sweet spot — short enough to surf, rock hop, and manoeuvre with ease; long enough to hold speed and carry overnight kit without drama. It is the hull you reach for when you don't yet know what the day will bring.
Released in 2015, the Sirona picked up immediately where the Avocet left off — retaining its versatility while adding a more playful personality closer to the old Pintail. The rockered hull rewards edging with immediate, predictable response. Its stability profile is approachable enough for developing paddlers but honest enough to keep experienced ones engaged. The skeg handles the tracking when conditions demand it.
In triple-layer polyethylene, the Sirona RM is built for contact with the environment — rock gardens, surf zones, gravel beaches. Valley's RM construction uses a foam-core sandwich that results in a stiffer, lighter hull than single-layer poly, with welded bulkheads and the same hatches and skeg system as the composite version. It's genuinely capable of multi-day trips, not just day paddles.
Specifications
| Model | Length | Beam | Weight | Cockpit | Paddler range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirona RM 15-10 | 483 cm / 15'10" | 53 cm / 20.75" | ~23 kg / 51 lb | 80 × 46 cm (Seals 1.2) | 40–70 kg / 88–154 lb |
| Sirona RM 16-1 | 490 cm / 16'1" | 56 cm / 22" | 26.5 kg / 58 lb | 87 × 47 cm (Seals 1.7) | 65–100 kg / 143–220 lb |
Fit & Sizing
The 15-10 suits smaller paddlers at 40–70 kg; the 16-1 fits the majority at 65–100 kg with a larger cockpit opening. Both share the same hull character — the size difference is about fit and volume, not capability. If you are unsure which size is right for you, we strongly recommend a demo paddle before ordering — contact us to arrange one at our Hamilton location or at an upcoming clinic.
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