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CANOEING Canoes involve the paddler kneeling or sitting in a raised position and using a paddle with one blade. Canoes can be paddled on fl atwater or whitewater, though depending on the skill of the paddler, their use may be limited by the open nature of the craft. Due to the single-bladed paddle, canoeing can be more diffi cult to learn than kayaking, yet it offers a unique grace and appeal that has continued to draw people to the sport. Canoes can be used for outings ranging from a few hours to many weeks, and boat styles and designs refl ect the intended use. Whitewater canoes are shorter and tend to have more rocker, while tripping canoes are longer, with less rise from end to end. Tripping canoes also have maximum space for storage, allowing the transport of food and gear for extended trips. Whitewater canoes are designed for maximum maneuverability and a higher water line to keep the boat drier while paddling through whitewater rapids. Canoes of both varieties come in solo and tandem models. BOATS PADDLES
CANOEING BOATS : Advanced design and construction create high performance canoes easy to maneuver and perfect for whitewater paddling and for touring on lakes. : Stable design and durable construction make these canoes perfect for touring on lakes and easy rivers. ROBSON - BROOKS 16 HELIUM Our tough, lightweight Armerlite material pared down to a minimum with extra strength supplied by a honeycomb base and ribs. The Brooks Helium is durable and stable to handle, fast to paddle and easy to portage. The wood gunwales are robust and beautiful. Everything you would expect from a performance canoe. Length: 488 cm / 16' - width: 92 cm / 36" - weight: 24 kg / 54 lbs - max. cap.: 280 kg / 617 lb www.robson.de ESQUIF - L'EDGE L edge - the traditional canoe for high performance paddlers This whitewater canoe was collaboratively designed by Craig Smerda, Mark Scriver, Jacques Chasse and Dave Proulx to bring a new level of excitement to the river. From surfi ng glassy waves to absolutely styling your favorite steep creek the L edge has something special to offer for everyone. Experience the L edge today and you ll quickly forget what canoes used to be like. Length: 280 cm - width: 40 cm - weight: 25 kg www.canadian-trading.de GATZ - CANOKI-400HR Small but just great! The Canoki s shape and rigid build make it handsome, light on the water, and safe to paddle. It has room for 2 adults and gear. Because of its special hull shape the Canoki paddles nice and straight and is suitable for all water including light whitewater. This Composite-Version is fi tted with wood trim and there is also a Canoki in Royalex and the Canoki 400 Classic. The Canoki series is a smaller version of the very popular Gatz Athabasca and is available in a divided Take off version as well. Length: 400cm - width: 93cm - volume: 500 l - weight: from 15kg - paddler weight range: 2 x 50-110 kg - max. cap.: 320 kg www.gatz.com GATZ-ROYAL - PROSPECTOR 488RX A multi-purpose craft for beginners and experts alike. Following a traditional design it has a high freeboard, round bottom and good rocker, resulting in good maneuverability and maximum loading capacity. Good initial and fi nal stability. Excellent for long tours on different waters and you can paddle it with 2 adults and 2 kids. Available in various Royalex and Composite constructions at Gatz Kanus, the leading manufacturer for high quality canoes in Europe. Length: 488 cm - width: 89cm - volume: 550 l - weight: 22kg - paddler weight range: from 20-110 kg - max. cap.: 420kg www.gatz.com 84
ROBSON - HOMES No one shaped an open canoe better than Frankie Hubbard - ever. Here is his last. The Homes has a super stiff Armerlite hull, moderate rocker, it accelerates and manoeuvres quickly, is dry running, reacts on the slightest impulse and stands for big time fun. Whether you go steep creekin', take a walk on the wild side or surf your home wave. Comes with: 2 air bags, vinyl gunwales, adjustable foot rests, foam saddle and knee cups. Length: 305 cm/10' - width: 70 cm/ 28" - volume: 390 l / 103 gal - weight: 20 kg / 44lbs - max. cap.: 120 kg / 250 lbs www.robson.de TRAPPER - LEPUS The new design introduced for 2012 season. This is designed to be a canoe for solo paddling. Lepus is easy to maneuver and provides you with surprising speed, making it a good choice for outdoor competitions as well. Length: 470 cm - width: 70 cm - weight: Ecolite 25-29 kg - max. cap.: 280 kg www.trappercanoes.com TRAPPER - LUTRA The new design introduced for 2012 season. Lutra is a high volume performance canoe, which is easy to maeuver and provides you with surprising speed. This is the model which can be used also for outdoor competitions, whilst paddling tandem. Length: 550 cm - width: 87 cm - weight: Ecolite 35-39 kg - max. cap.: 400 kg www.trappercanoes.com ZEROATTIVO - NATURA Live your free time deep in nature. The Natura is a classical, must have canoe shape for fl awless performance in all situations, sea, lake or quiet river. Stability and versatility make this canoe perfect for a wide range of users. The Natura canoe is made of triple layers of super linear polyethylene. The inner layer provides rigidity to the hull and makes it unsinkable, while the external layers protect the foam from impacts. Available in 3 versions: Weekend with wooden seats, Yoke with 2 wooden seats, and Explorer with 2 polyethylene seats with storage. Length: 525 cm / 17 22 - width: 93,5 cm/ 3 www.zeroattivo.com GATZ - CHEROKEE 550 The extra long Cherokee follows a remarkable concept. Despite its size, it is easy to handle and absolutely safe. The Cherokee 550 is an exceptional tripping canoe and will perform best on all rivers and lakes. If you are looking for a canoe that can handle almost any load, here is what you need. The Cherokee is available for rentals and outfi ts in the extremely durable Cherokee527PE version that holds 4 adults and is approved for rentals according to German regulations. Length: 550cm - width: 95cm - volume: 650 l - weight: 29kg - paddler weight range: 4x from 0-110kg - max. cap.: 500kg www.gatz.com 85
NOVA CRAFT - SUPER NOVA The Supernova was designed as the ideal solution for the paddler who loves to do solo wilderness river trips. Its hull characteristics do what you d expect from a whitewater boat like keeping you dry and effortlessly surfi ng a wave. Where you really appreciate the canoe is the fl atwater sections in between the rapids. The Supernova will be most appreciated by experienced paddlers who enjoy messing around in whitewater. Even though it comes to life in the rough stuff, it retains enough of a quiet nature that it won t feel out of place for a casual paddle on the local pond. In the hands of a competent paddler the Supernova is an excellent dance partner. Length: 428cm - width: 58cm - max. cap.: 385kg www.canadian-trading.de VENTURE - PROSPECTOR 15 The Prospector is probably the most famous of all canoe designs and has never been bettered for all-round performance. We are proud to have this as the basis for one of our most successful canoes. Combining this classic shape, performance with our new CoreLite material, the result is a hard-wearing craft that is ideal for centres and enthusiasts who have paddling whitewater high on their priority list. Length: 464 cm - width: 91 cm - weight: 31 kg - max. cap.: 370 kg www.venturecanoes.com OLD TOWN - SARANAC 160 XT By narrowing the shape and slightly lowering the seats we have developed a series that paddles better than most recreational canoes on the market. The Saranac series features two contoured seats plus a bench seat perfect for smaller passengers. The bench seat also includes a covered storage compartment. There are a variety of extras including cup holders, rod holders and storage trays designed to add convenience and versatility. The Saranac is affordable family fun! Length: 490 cm - width: 94 cm - weight: 40.4 kg - max. cap.: 380 kg www.oldtowncanoe.com RIBER - RIBER 16 16ft Open Canoe made from a triple layer Polyethelyne material to increase bouyancy and durability. Length: 486 cm - width: 92 cm - weight: 46 kg - max. cap.: 450kg www.riberproducts.com WELHONPESA - WINKKARI 175 The Winkkari 175 provides good cruising speed while being very stable and roomy. It is a reliable choice for rental places and extended canoe trips. It has webbed wooden seats and a durable one layer PE hull - skidplates not needed. Capacity 400kg. Winkkari is available in 2, 3 or 4-seat models. Optional middle seat available for 2-seater with detachable hanging mount. Length: 530 cm - width: 90 cm - weight: 40kg www.welhonpesa.fi 86
EXO - AUGH 460 An offshoot of the traditional Canadian canoes in wood and fabric, this canoe is popular for its ease in handling and stability. Constructed with a polyethylene sandwich that increases its sturdiness, it is ideal for rivers and quiet waters. Equipped with seats to accommodate three adults. Length: 460 cm - width: 93 cm - weight: 35 kg - paddler weight range: 50-100 kg - max. cap.: 300 kg www.exokayak.com FLUID - LARGE AMIGO The Amigo takes canoeing to a new level of comfort and ease of use, while the rotomoulded polyethylene construction make it nearly indestructable. It offers the safety and simplicity of a sit-on-top but with the dryness of an open canoe. Best of all, it is affordable! The Amigo hull has a traditional canoe pedigree. It is very stable, has a high load capacity and is quite fast for its length. It tracks well but can be maneuvered easily when needed. The moulded-in seats are super comfortable and adds buoyancy to the boat too, making the boat extremely safe in the case of a capsize. The middle seat is wide enough to accommodate two smaller paddlers sitting next to each other. Length: 450 cm / 14 7 - width: 100 cm / 39.3 www.fl uidkayaks.com FLUID - MEDIUM AMIGO The Amigo takes canoeing to a new level of comfort and ease of use, while the rotomoulded polyethylene construction make it nearly indestructable. It offers the safety and simplicity of a sit-on-top but with the dryness of an open canoe. Best of all, it is affordable! The Amigo hull has a traditional canoe pedigree. It is very stable, has a high load capacity and is quite fast for its length. It tracks well but can be maneuvered easily when needed. The moulded-in seats are super comfortable and adds buoyancy to the boat too, making the boat extremely safe in the case of a capsize. The front seat is wide enough to accommodate two smaller paddlers sitting next to each other. Length: 350 cm / 11 4 - width: 100 cm / 39.3 www.fl uidkayaks.com FLUID - SQUARE AMIGO The Amigo takes canoeing to a new level of comfort and ease of use, while the rotomoulded polyethylene construction make it nearly indestructable. It offers the safety and simplicity of a sit-on-top but with the dryness of an open canoe. Best of all, it is affordable! The Amigo hull has a traditional canoe pedigree. It is very stable, has a high load capacity and is quite fast for its length. It tracks well but can be maneuvered easily when needed. The moulded-in seats are super comfortable and adds buoyancy to the boat too, making the boat extremely safe in the case of a capsize. The middle seat is wide enough to accommodate two smaller paddlers sitting next to each other. Length: 400 cm / 13 1 - width: 100 cm / 39.3 www.fl uidkayaks.com 87
ROTO - VIKING A streamlined, balanced, compact canoe made from long lasting 1-layer Polyethylene or 3-layer for more bouyancy. The Viking is the choice for canoe centers and rentals. It comes with comfortable seats and is ideal for group and family excursions, with ample room for all belongings. It has a strong, durable shape that paddles easily. Length: 450 cm - width: 90 cm - weight: 42 - max. cap.: 250 www.roto.si TRAPPER - CORVUS This asymmetric canoe has the qualities to be used solo and also in tandem. The Corvus provides you the speed and stability you need for your exploration. Length: 505 cm - width: 83,5 cm - weight: Ecolite 34-38 kg - max. cap.: 300 kg www.trappercanoes.com TRAPPER - URSUS The Ursus is very durable and stable and has a greater capacity than fi rst glance would suggest. Perfect for all rivers and lakes, it will serve you and your whole family well. Ursus is the only PE canoe is Trapper range Length: 530 cm - width: 90 cm - weight: 36-40 kg - max. cap.: 350 kg www.trappercanoes.com Since 1970, Canoe Kayak Mag (CKM) has been covering the world of paddlesports with passion. It is the premier source of information in France, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, and all French-speaking territories. DON T MISS OUR GEAR SPECIAL 100% MATOS OUT IN APRIL 2012 Enquiries: publicite@canoekayakmagazine.com - www.kayakmag.fr 88
CANOEING > PADDLES BENDING BRANCHES - BLACK PEARL OPHION - KATANA-C1 Known for wood paddles, Bending Branches introduces the Black Pearl all-carbon touring paddle. The Black Pearl is a gamechanger for serious touring canoeist. It combines craftsmanship and durability with the sleek look and light weight 14 ounces only polished carbon provides. Bending Branches paddles are handcrafted in Osceola, Wisconsin USA. The Canoe C1 is designed to be a smooth, balanced and powerful canoe paddle for technical river runners and slalom canoeists. We wanted to compliment the already powerful and aggressive existing range with something a little less aggressive, giving the paddler a smoother more traditional stroke. If you are looking for a lightweight, powerful and smooth canoe paddle, the new Ophion Katana is a superb choice. length: 48-54 - weight: 14 oz (397g) - blade size: 8.1 x 19 (115 sq. in.) - material: Carbon www.bendingbranches.com Length: custom - weight: 750 gr - blade size: 46 x 21 cm - material: carbon www. ophionpaddles.com ROBSON - QUANTUM WERNER - BANDIT CARBON Ultralight touring C1 paddle. Completely foam fi lled, excellent choice for slalom and river running, easy to control and buoyant. Fitted with a comfortable T grip. The Bandit is Werner s aggressive spooned canoe paddle for technical river runners and slalom canoeists. Aggressive spooned power face has sharp symmetrical blade for a powerful catch. Carbon shaft with oval index adds comfort and control and is light weight. Length: 130-170 cm - weight: 600 gr - blade size: 48 x 19 cm - material: Carbon www.robson.de Surface Area: 980 cm2 - Blade Length x Width: 49 x 20 cm - Weight for 58 in (Guide Stick 66 in): 652 g / 23 oz - Available Lengths: 48-62 in www.wernerpaddles.com PROFIPLAST - RAFTER TNP - LATIS The Rafter is specially designed for whitewater canoeing and rafting and provides you with a smooth and strong forward and backward stroke. Its thermoplastic blade with progressive shape fi lled with carbon fi ber has excellent abrasion resistance. The blade surface is 780 cm², with a duraluminium or composite shaft in one-piece version. New model from the TNP production for all canoe enthusiasts! This paddle has a well-balanced blade shape, specially designed to fi t exactly your performance. The light-weighted blades from resistant polycarbonate composite enables you perfectly smooth and effective strokes. Available on duralumin, glassfi ber, carbon or carbon-kevlar shafts. Length: 140-170 cm - weight: 701g - blade size: 780 cm² - material: PA with carbon www.profi plast.com Length: 110-170 cm - weight: 640 g - material blade: Polycarbonate composite www.tnp.cz AINSWORTH - C100 CANOE PADDLE MOLL - CONTRA Highly successful, fl oaty, tough canoe paddle with AFT (Advanced foam technology) We have now made over a million of this type of paddle, and for a moulded composite paddle that matches wood on feel, its wearability is just incredible. Canoe paddle for easy WW and touring. Its balanced performance and the shock absorbing blade will captivate you. Good value quality made in Germany. Length: 120-170 cm www.ainsworthpaddles.co.uk Length: 140-165 cm (steps of 5 cm) - weight: ca. 850 g - blade size: 45 x 20 cm - material: Puro RIM www.moll-paddel.de 89