Whitewater > Crossover DAGGER KAYAKS
KATANA 10.4
www.dagger.com • $1,105
For the adventurer who is interested in the whitewater lifestyle and expedition-style multi- water trips, but who doesn’t want to limit their kayaking adventures only to whitewater, the Katana series is designed with confidence, flexibility and comfort in mind for flatwater or up to class III whitewater.
SIZE: L • LENGTH: 10’4” • WIDTH: 27.25” • VOLUME: 104 GAL • WEIGHT: 56 LBS PYRANHA
FUSION
www.pyranha.com • $999-$1,099
As the name suggests, the Pyranha Fusion is a crossover kayak that allows the paddler to enjoy two great areas of paddle sport: whitewater and touring. Super stable, fast and easy to paddle, the Fusion gives you the freedom to choose from fun whitewater or checking out estuaries or a sheltered bay. The tried and tested Pyranha skeg system adds a great feature allowing you to track in a straight line, and the drag-reducing skeg box allows the water to flow out the stern of the kayak.
SIZE: S/M/L • LENGTH: 9’8”/10’2”/10’2” • WIDTH: 25”/26”/27” • VOLUME: 66/81.5/96 GAL • WEIGHT: 40.7/45.8/48.5 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 88-176/120-240/176-286 LBS
Whitewater > Sit-on-Top PYRANHA
FUSION SOT
www.pyranha.com • $799-$899
NEW
The new Fusion SOT combines the forgiving hull of the proven Fusion crossover kayak with an open design that will appeal to paddlers who prefer the simplicity of a sit-on-top. The Fusion SOT has a stable, nimble hull that runs rivers and surfs waves with ease. Drop the skeg and you can cruise flatwater sections or quiet backwaters. Outfitted with a top-end whitewater backrest, thigh-straps, and Pyranha’s leading retractable and tough skeg, a dry hatch and storage pod.
SIZE: M • LENGTH: 10’5” • WIDTH: 30.7” • WEIGHT: 57.3 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 50-285 LBS
Whitewater > Inflatable ADVANCED ELEMENTS
ATTACK WHITEWATER KAYAK
www.advancedelements.com • $649
Take on the roughest conditions with the Attack Whitewater Kayak. At nine feet and six inches, with a width of 35 inches, a tube diameter of 9.5 inches, and 12 inches of rocker, this self- bailer is made for whitewater. Constructed of durable 840-Denier PVC tarpaulin and weighing 34 pounds, this kayak consists of three air chambers and features a series of self-bailing ports, adjustable thigh straps, an adjustable seat, hull abrasion rails and a self-draining covered rear cargo hold for stashing gear.
SIZE: L • LENGTH: 9’6” • WIDTH: 35” • WEIGHT: 34 LBS • PADDLER WEIGHT RANGE: 95-225 LBS AIRE
BAKRAFT
www.aire.com • $1,199
NEW
At just over six pounds, the AIRE BAKraft Hybrid is the lightest self-bailing packraft of its kind. The dual- membrane design is a hard exterior Dyneema hull fabric with a separate urethane AIREcell. This offers superior air retention and simplified in-field repairs. Sleek, light and self-bailing. The backcountry is waiting.
SIZE: S • LENGTH: 7’ • WIDTH: 42” • WEIGHT: 6.5 LBS 70 PADDLING MAGAZINE
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