Lightweight Open Canoes
Low Weight Canoes are easier to handle on and off the water
Open Canoes can be awkward size & shape to lift, carry & portage. Car topping to transport to the water can be especially difficult if you have a high vehicle or van. Reducing the weight of the canoe can make this much easier, particularly if you are solo paddling or don't have anyone to assist when loading.
Our range of lightweight open canoes are typically constructed from the composite materials called TuffStuff. These canoes are normally significantly lighter than the equivilent size polyethylene plastic construction. Royalex was the previous widely used light weight material no longer available to manufacturers TuffStuff is an excellent alternative. The weight of the canoe can make the different in being able to lift, load and transport the canoe so can be enabler to making canoeing a practical option.
