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[ CANOE TREE ] Paddle Green TRAPPER CANOES’ ECO-FRIENDLY CORVUS
Unique and eco-friendly, Trapper’s Corvus will ensure you’re the talk of the canoe club. The smallest of Trapper’s expedition series, the sturdy Corvus was designed with both daytrips and weeklong paddles in mind and is ideal for paddling on slow-moving rivers and lakes. If you’re not familiar with Trapper, don’t
worry—this is their first year in the North American market. We paddled one of the first Corvus canoes in the country. Manufactured in Estonia, Trapper’s Eco-
lite construction sets its boats apart. “Canoeing is a very green sport and we
tried to provide product for it,” says Marek Pohla, co-owner of Tahe Marine, parent company of Trapper. The Corvus’ laminate consists of wo-
ven biotex fabrics, cork, aramid and fiber- glass. While Polha is resistant to claiming the title of most eco-friendly canoe line in the world, he does admit that he doesn’t know any other manufacturers going the same distance to create such ecologically- sound boats. Polha explains that 99 percent of the at-
tractive cork that lines the hull is recycled, a byproduct of winemaking. “When they make the cork for the wine
bottle the rest is left, it’s recycled in sheet material and used in the base of the canoe,” he says. Linen and hemp fabrics are used in the
construction as well, which are over 90 per- cent natural products. The Corvus was the first canoe in the
Trapper line that was a true open canoe, says Pohla. Designer Hans Friedel was asked to create a canoe in the traditional style. “We requested a faster canoe with an asymmetrical hull, which could be paddled tandem, and solo as well.” Its long waterline and keel ensure it
moves swiftly and tracks well. Tipping the scales at 80 pounds, this likely won’t be your first choice for a portage-heavy route, but it’s plenty fast and perfect for a water- only tour. The Corvus’ thick wooden gunwales and
rope carry handles add to its character—it’s certainly a boat you’ll remember paddling. Trapper’s Corvus is a sturdy choice for
paddlers looking for a boat for daytripping at the cottage or for short-portage back- country use. For those also looking for a tough canoe that’s light on the conscience, the Corvus shines. —Kaydi Pyette
Trapper Corvus Ecolite
SPECS Length ........................................16’6” Width at Gunwales .............32.75” Weight ......................................80 lbs Capacity ................................ 661 lbs MSRP ....................................... $1,899
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