Solo Canoes
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Speed, precision and maneouvrability were the three guiding elements in the creation of the Spark; a concept represented in the lines of the Ignitor, a slalom canoe well known for exceptional performance. In collaboration with American slalom champion John Kazimierczyk, we have created a canoe with the performance of a high quality composite with the toughness of T-Formex. Esquif will continue to support open canoe slalom with designs and involvement. But the Spark is not just for racers. Looking for lightness, precision and acceleration? If you’re a technical paddler looking for a fast, responsive river runner, try the Spark.
It’s the boat that most entry level paddlers can start out with and yet never grow out of. The Mohawk Probe 13’s 28″ beam at the 4″ waterline makes it quick to accelerate off the line. The flair at the center section gives the Mohawk Probe 13 a tremendous amount of secondary stability that loyal Mohawk Probe paddlers love. The Mohawk Probe 13, like other Mohawk Probes, has a symmetrical rocker. This feature makes ferrying, eddy turns and peel outs in the Mohawk Probe 13 reassuringly predictable.
The Mohawk Probe 12 shares all of the features of the Mohawk Probe 13 but in a more performance-oriented form. The Mohawk Probe 12 is 6″ shorter overall and narrower at the 4″ waterline and an inch narrower at the gunwale. Some stability is sacrificed with the Mohawk Probe 12 compared to the Mohawk Probe 13, but the increase in performance is noticeable. The Mohawk Probe 12 still has great secondary stability due to the flared center-section.
The shortest version of the Probe series. It has all of the characteristics of the longer Probes such as lots of flare in the sides for great secondary stability, rounded chines for easy side surfing and high volume ends. Smaller paddlers will like the low weight of the Mohawk Probe 11. Larger paddlers will find the Mohawk Probe 11 takes more skill to paddle, but they will enjoy the Mohawk Probe 11’s added responsiveness, small-size and added challenge.
The Mohawk Viper 12 has excellent primary stability as well as good secondary stability. However, the Mohawk Viper 12’s edge (sharper, less curvaceous chine) can catch cross currents and eddies and flip the paddler who has not mastered riding the edge.
The Viper 11 is the work horse of the Viper series. It has softer edges than its big brother the Viper 12 but makes up for it with shorter length and more rocker. Easy rolling and quick response is what you will find in the 11. With great primary stability and very good second stability it is the boat to advance your skill.
The Otter is an amazing play boat for intermediate and advanced paddlers. The Otter is very forgiving, making it a great boat to learn and advance in. It has a flat bottom, and very sharp chines, which makes it a great boat for carving and surfing. The Otter also has great secondary stability, it can be leaned onto its side with confidence.
The first Royalex whitewater canoe to incorporate a double chined hull. As a result of the needs expressed by paddlers, the Nitro was developed to be the best surfing open-canoe available for canoeists. By incorporating double chines the Nitro exhibits predictable edge control when side surfing or carving turns and is comfortable in transitions between initial and secondary stability. A deep hull in the center and towards the ends enhances buoyancy and dryness.
One of the most popular solo whitewater playboat canoes ever produced, the Ocoee is an extremely flexible boat suitable for creeking and general river running. It is a very predictable canoe yet is still able to accomplish dynamic and aggressive moves in the most challenging whitewater. Even though it is forgiving enough to accommodate beginners, it is an outstanding OC1 for slalom competitions.
Ideal for technical rapids, the Detonator will navigate through ledges, waves, rollers and holes with ease. Surprisingly stable and dry, the Detonator is also one of the best canoes for surfing! A very forgiving boat for progressing paddlers.
The Zoom, for the advanced paddler, is the most agile, quick and responsive Royalex canoe available. Whether front surfing fast green waves or spinning 360’s on tiny curlers the Zoom provides the versatility to engage any river feature; boofing ledges, landing waterfalls, capturing tiny currents.
The Maxim, designed by Maxwell Johnston is the next generation creek boat. With an extremely flat planning hull it is very agile and fast. The chines run from bow to stern making for a very fast easy to paddle boat. With moderate rocker and full length chines this boat is fast, dry and boof friendly. If you are looking for a boat to rip the steeps to pieces this is it. As well as this boat handles the creeks it is just at home on big water. The deep bow and stern keeps this boat dry no matter the type of water that you prefer. The planning hull makes this boat surf and play with the best of them. For what this design lacks in primary stability it more than makes up for in secondary stability.