FLUID KAYAKS
ANVIL (A)
www.fluidkayaks.com • $390
UPDATED FOR 2014
The Anvil is a new generation hydrospeed made to take a beating. This creeking board boasts smooth handling, responsive turning abilities and protection against impact. The rounded hull with soft rails fa- cilitates exceptional whitewater navigation, while the easy-grip handles allow excellent control. River boarding is a new form of extreme whitewater interaction, creeking on face-level. The Anvil gets you into the meat, while taking the knocks for you.
SIZE: M • LENGTH: 3’7” • WIDTH: 25” • WEIGHT: 20 LBS FLUID KAYAKS
BAZOOKA (B)
www.fluidkayaks.com • $970
UPDATED FOR 2014
The Bazooka is fast, yet maneuverable, stable, yet forgiving. It doesn’t stop for anything, unless you want it to and it doesn’t lead you where you don’t want to be. It boofs like a charm and tracks well, handling rocks, big volume and steep drops. The Bazooka is the ultimate creekboat.
SIZE: S/M/L • LENGTH: 7’7”/8’1”/8’7” • WIDTH: 25.5”/26.75”/27.5” • WEIGHT: 43/45/47 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 110–210/140– 240/175–285 LBS
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JACKSON KAYAK
KARMA (C)
www.jacksonkayak.com • $1,199
UPDATED FOR 2014
Jackson Kayak’s fourth generation creek boat in the past nine years takes a big leap forward. The Karma takes a turn towards speed, stability and carving. It’s fast, stable and forgiving, with predictable turning, boofing and a bow that rises over anything in its way.
SIZE: S/M/L • LENGTH: 8’/8’6”/9’ • WIDTH: 25”/26”/28” • VOLUME: 72/86/103 GAL • WEIGHT: 40/45/50 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 80–155/140–220/185–300 LBS
PYRANHA KAYAKS
SHIVA (D)
www.pyranha.com • $1,099
An all-out creeker with soft edges, the Shiva gives paddlers maximum confidence to push their limits.
Easy to roll, easy to boof and forgiving in turbulent water, the Shiva is ready to take your paddling to the next level.
SIZE: S/M/L • LENGTH: 8’4”/8’6”/8’8” • WIDTH: 26”/26.5”/27” • VOLUME: 74/80/92 GAL • WEIGHT: 50/53/55 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 99- –76/132–242/176–287 LBS
WAVE SPORT KAYAKS
RECON 83 (E)
www.wavesport.com • $1,149
Performing at the highest levels of creeking and class IV to V+ boating, the Recon handles creeks and riv- ers efficiently, confidently and safely, with the boo- fability worthy of a new term. The Recon series helps boaters make limit pushing a way of life.
SIZE: M • LENGTH: 8’3” • WIDTH: 26.5” • VOLUME: 83 GAL • WEIGHT: 52 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 140–200 LBS
specialty BIG BANG (A)
FLUID KAYAKS
www.fluidkayaks.com $1,050 UPDATED FOR 2014
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The Big Bang is Fluid’s evolution- ary creekboat and expedition kayak, designed for long hauls and running a class IV creek. The knee area is raised and relatively wide, accommodating larger paddlers.
If
you are thinking of multi-day trips in comfort, with enough packing space for extended periods, think Big Bang.
SIZE: M/L • LENGTH: 8’/8’10” • WIDTH: 25.5”/25.5” • WEIGHT: 49/50 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 140–275/155–300 LBS
C FLUID KAYAKS
DO IT NOW (B)
www.fluidkayaks.com • $690
UPDATED FOR 2014 D E
The Do It Now is a unique whitewater sit-on-top, providing the same experience offered by any whitewater kayak. The knees are in a fixed posi- tion, allowing for rolling and control. It is a fast, stable kayak, without fear of capsizing or the hassle of emptying out a boat. Appropriate for running class I to III rivers, this is the perfect be-
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ginner kayak that incorporates design concepts that make it a funky ride even for those who have been in the game a while.
SIZE: S/M/L • LENGTH: 7’6”/8’2”/8’10” • WIDTH: 28”/29.5”/30.75” • WEIGHT: 42/46/49 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 65–155/90–210/120–265 LBS
FLUID KAYAKS
DONSA (C)
www.fluidkayaks.com • $750
UPDATED FOR 2014
The Donsa is an affordable plastic slalom kayak. The tough construction makes it perfect for beginner to intermediate slalom kayakers and slalom clubs. Experienced slalom kayakers who want to spare their more expensive composite
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