plastic touring A CLEARWATER DESIGN ST. LAWRENCE (C) B
www.clearwaterdesignboats. com • $1,299
C D
The St. Lawrence has a soft-chine hull and is extremely stable. It is a great choice for both beginners and experienced paddlers. This fast, straight-tracking design is ideal for lakes and coastal paddling. Standard fea- tures include a foot-controlled rudder system, pump-up lumbar support, thigh pads, two bulkheads, two storage compartments, self- rescue straps, deck rigging and carry handles.
LENGTH: 15’6” • WIDTH: 24” • COCKPIT: 32” X 16” • CAPACITY: 300 LBS • POLYETHYLENE: 54 LBS
E CURRENT DESIGNS
SQUALL GTS (D)
www.cdkayak.com • $1,549
F G
Updated in 2012, the Squall GTS continues its lineage as a sleek and efficient rotomolded kayak ready for any of the world’s waters. The new hull design offers increased efficiency and paddling prowess. Additional updates in- clude a user-friendly keyhole cockpit, modern- ized deck and hidden rudder haul lines. The Squall GTS is a sporty tripping kayak capable of extended trips while also delivering great performance and fun on weeknight paddles.
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LENGTH: 15’11” • WIDTH: 22” • COCKPIT: 29.5” X 16.5” • CAPACITY: 350 LBS • POLYETHYLENE: 55 LBS
I BOREAL DESIGN EPSILON HDPE
SERIES (A)
www.borealdesign.com $1,699
The Epsilon series is the logical choice for a wide range of paddlers—advanced, begin- ner, short or tall, thin or heavy, the Epsilon is perfect for you. Offered in polyethylene, thermoformed or composite constructions, the three sizes are a perfect one-boat-does- it-all kayak series. P300 specs shown.
LENGTH: 17’6’’ • WIDTH: 24.25’’ • COCKPIT: 17’’ X 33’’ • CAPACITY: 340 LBS • ROTOMOLDED: 64 LBS
BOREAL DESIGN BAFFIN HDPE
SERIES (B)
www.borealdesign.com • $1,699
The Baffin Series is built for the rigors of rough seas. Its unique hull design provides paddlers with a lively, yet stable, boat compared to other performance kayaks. The three models in the series are well suited for a wide range of paddlers demanding immediate control and predictability. P1 specs shown.
LENGTH: 16’6’’ • WIDTH: 21.5’’ • COCKPIT: 16’’ X 31’’ • CAPACITY: 240 LBS • ROTOMOLDED: 59 LBS
96 PADDLING BUYER’S GUIDE || Annual 2014 CURRENT DESIGNS
STORM GT (E)
www.cdkayak.com • $1,549
Designed after the Solstice family and built to handle tremendous abuse, the Storm GT will offer years of maintenance-free paddling at an affordable price. High gear capacity and com- fortable stability, anyone can paddle a Storm with confidence. Great for extensive trips, it has secure performance on all types of water. Rugged, stable and a great performer, the Storm raises the bar for rotomolded kayaks. Dimension adjustable seat back is standard.
LENGTH: 17’ • WIDTH: 24” • COCKPIT: 32” X 16.5” • CAPACITY: 400 LBS • POLYETHYLENE: 63 LBS, $1,549
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