Just as its name implies, the lightest kayak in the stable Freedom Hawk fleet is the new Freedom 12 UltraLight.
Weighing in just over 60 pounds, the Freedom 12 UltraLight is nearly effortless to portage into remote lakes and ponds, or to lift onto the roof of even the tallest SUV. To substantially shed even more weight, remove the outriggers (just like our other models) and you're left with a lifting weight of slightly over 40 pounds!
Our patented inline outrigger system, which is also found on the standard Freedom 12, offers three positions. It paddles like a conventional kayak in the first position. Position two offers additional stability when fishing or rigging a rod. The third position fully extends the outriggers into their patented “inline position” for maximum efficiency when paddling, fishing, polling or motoring (with optional motor mount).
Don't just sit there - stand up and catch more fish this season in the new Freedom 12 UltraLight.
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Our PATENTED tri-position outrigger design gives you the best performance for every situation, providing optimal settings whether you're standing up or paddling.
The traditional "Y" formation provides optimal stability. For stability and high performance paddling/polling, adjust the outriggers to their inline position.
The outriggers are easily removed for transport and storage. When removed, the overall length of the kayak is reduced to
9' and it's carrying weight is only 47 lbs.
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LENGTH |
WIDTH | WEIGHT |
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| Total | Hull | Outriggers | Total | Body Only | Max Weight Capacity | |
| 12' 3" | 9' | 45" | 31" | 64 Lbs. | 47 Lbs. | 225 - 250 lbs. |
| 373 cm | 274 cm | 114 cm | 79 cm | 29 kg | 21.3 kg | 113.4 kg |
"With the pontoons deployed, it's almost impossible to capsize." —Mick Fletoridis, Boat Fishing Magazine
"Good Morning Freedom Hawk. I had my new kayak out on the water this morning. Finally a kayak I can cast from. Skipping baits under docks has never been easier …Thanks!" —D. D., Minnestota
"This product way exceeded my expectations. If you like to fish standing but want the solo boating ease of a kayak, this product is awesome. Extremely well designed and thought out. Well built. Incredibly fun to use. I thought it might be a little gimmicky. I was wrong—it works so well. I have two other fishing kayaks. It is so much better to fish from the Freedom Hawk." —MaineFlyFisherman from Rangeley, Maine (llbean.com)
"I purchased a Freedom Hawk from you last year and really enjoy it, especially being able to stand and fly cast." —J. B., Illinois