Trippin’ Out • F L U I D Expedition Solo
length 8’0” // width 25.5” // volume 75 US gal // weight 41 lbs // paddler weight range 140–275 lbs // $1,000 US
Celliers Kruger: The Expedition Solo shares the hull of the highly acclaimed Large Solo, but has a hatch compartment in the stern, complete with a sealed, closed- cell foam bulkhead. Used with great success on major expeditions around the world where the combination of speed, nimbleness and forgiveness, together with its capacity for carrying heavy loads, make it the perfect choice.
• J A C K S O N K A Y A K Mega Rocker
length 8’6” // width 27” // volume 93 US gal // weight 49 lbs // weight range 160–300 lbs // $1,099 US
Eric Jackson: This 93 US gallon expedition kayak is the roomiest of the modern day expedition boats. It starts with performance and safety on the water with a cross-link HDPE shell, and outfitted with the rugged, dependable, comfortable, Boat Armor system. The hinged bulkhead absorbs impacts and allows for quick, easy storage of gear in the bow.
• L I Q U I D L O G I C Jefe Grande
length 8’6” // width 27” // volume 90 US gal // weight 50 lbs // paddler weight range 170–290 lbs // $1,049
Woody Callaway: The Jefe is by far the most R and D intensive project in the his- tory of our creek boat design, bringing together dozens of paddling icons with thousands of miles of class V experience to conceptualize, design and test. The boat changed everything from rocker profile to internal ergonomics and with the Grande version, there should be no river you can’t conquer.
• P Y R A N H A Everest
length 8’6” // width 26.5” // volume 82.4 US gal // weight 46.5 lbs // paddler weight range 165–300 lbs // $1,259 Cdn, $1,159 US
Graham Mackereth: Based on the successful Burn, we wanted to create a load- carrying expedition kayak that also fit the larger paddlers. We focused on length for speed and load carrying, more rocker for lift in big water, soft edges, a long cockpit for easier exit, with more height, especially to the stern deck for storage and easy kit access.
• R I O T K A Y A K S Magnum 80
length 8’4” // width 27” // volume 80 US gal // weight 45 lbs // paddler weight range 150–240 lbs // $1,199 Cdn
Simon Martin: The Magnum 80 is our largest creeker, created with more buoy- ancy while preserving the handling qualities of the Magnum 72. Overall a fast, manoeuvrable and predictable creeker that fits larger paddlers or regular builds who want great storage space. The sleek bow deck offers low resistance and the volume behind the cockpit prevents that nasty back-loop.
• W A V E S P O R T Habitat 80
length 8’4” // width 25.5” // volume 80 US Gal // weight 42 lbs // paddler weight range 150–260 lbs // $925 Cdn & US
Robert Peerson: Featuring the only displacement hull in our line for soft landings off larger drops and super smooth rolling, the Habitat exudes confidence and puts you in control. It has a roto-moulded bow pillar with step-out safety feature, hard chines toward the stern for better manoeuvrability, easy stern storage ac- cess, five deep-pocket grab handles and an adjustable bulkhead system.
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• D R A G O R O S S I Critical Mass
length 8’11” // width 26” // volume XXL // weight 44 or 49 lbs (Elite outfitting) // paddler weight range 170–250 lbs // $899 and $1,400 US (Elite outfitting)
Corran Addison: Created to be easy to paddle, boof over anything and hold its line through pushy water, the Critical Mass includes a sealed stern compartment with deck hatch. The bow is supported by a ring to replace the usual wall, leaving the foot area spacious for comfort and allows the front bulkhead to be removed quickly for storage.
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