The Boreal Design Epsilons have arrived!
We will have all three of the plastic Epsilon series kayaks:
The epsilon series is the logical choice for every type of paddler. Whether you are a novice or a beginner, small or tall, thin or sturdy, you will find here a kayak that is perfect for you. Offered in polyethylene or in composite, the 3 models are conceived to suit everyone irrespective of height or weight. Its innovative design and low profiled deck (12 ¾'' forward, and 9'' aft) will allow you to easily make all of your paddle maneuvers and Eskimo rolls. Furthermore, its semi-arched hull gives you enviable stability, and the long narrow waterline provides you with excellent directional stability.
Below information from Maelstrom:
Experiencing a Vaåg 174 is to know the pleasure of paddling in a stylish sea kayak with flawless performance and quality construction. At Maelströmkayak, we know these characteristics are as important to you as they are to us. With the Vaåg 174, you’ll feel like pushing the limits. Whether you’re off on an expedition or to play in rough waters, this boat will let you discover new horizons.
Vaåg 174 technical specifications
- Vaccum bagging construction with vinylester resin
- Lengh: 17’ 4“ (5,30 m)
- Beam: 21,5“ (54,6 cm)
- Volume (storage): 229 litres (60,5 gal US)
- Day hatch : 45 litres (11,9 gal US)
- Mini front “Glove box” hatch: 4 litres (1,0 gal US)
- Stern compartment: 85 litres (22,5 gal US)
- Bow compartment: 95 litres (25,1 gal US)
- Bow depth: 12,5“ (30,5 cm)
- Stern depth (just behind the cockpit): 8“ (20 cm)
- Cockpit (inside): 31,5“ x 16“ (80 cm X 40,6 cm)
Standard features:
- Expedition weight glassfibre XPD construction
- Outside and inside (double) glassfibre seams
- Keyhole cockpit
- Unbreakable super comfortable thermoformed closed cell foam seat
- High performance customizable closed cell backrest
- Yakima aluminium footbraces
- Kajak-Sport retractable cable skeg
- 4 Kajak-Sport hatches:
- Bow hatch: 9,5” (24 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Stern hatch: 17” X 10” (44 cm X 26 cm) oval Kajak-Sport
- Mini front hatch « glove box »: 4” (10 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Day hatch: 8” (20 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Recessed Kajak-Sport deck fittings
- Kajak-Sport « Ergotoggle » end toggles
- Perimeter reflective life lines
- Reflective Vaåg and Maelströmkayak logos (3M technology) for increased night visibility
- Bonedry Maelströmkayak » rear cockpit bulkhead for super efficient emptying of cockpit during rescues
Be sure to schedule time to come out and take these new kayaks out for a demo paddle this summer!
Baffin
The Baffin is truly a one of a kind kayak.
BORÉALDESIGN is renown for its distinctive designs and this can be seen in its latest creation: the BAFFIN. The new Greenland style Baffin kayak displays a wonderful amalgam of soft lines and hard chines, making a performance plastic kayak. It provides everything the skilled paddler would expect from such a looking craft, yet still offering a great sense of stability created by the unique design of its hull. The sleek deck profile is pure art, and with a standard day hatch and skeg, the BAFFIN is designed to face the ocean.
With an outline mirroring the silhouette of traditional sea kayaks, the Ellesmere combines the advantages of the reverse hard chine with a semi-arched hull. Designed for the experienced paddler, standard equipment includes a skeg, sturdy anodized aluminum footrests, a backband seat, thigh braces, recessed fittings and a deck line. The kayak also features a practical paddle rest in front of the cockpit. A day hatch is available as an option. The Ellesmere is offered with a small (Ellesmere OC) or standard-sized cockpit.
Boreal Design's research on hull shapes allowed them to introduce the concept of reverse hard chine to the market. A reverse hard chine optimizes kayak behavior during the lean. Instead of following the natural curve of the kayak, the chine converges with waterlines during a lean. The craft tends to bite the water, which increases the effect of the turn. By ingeniously combining the concept of reverse hard chine with a semi-arched shape, speed and responsiveness work together, whereas under normal circumstances, they tend to work against each other.
Inukshuk
The Inukshuk, combining elegance and performance, is unquestionably the fastest kayak in its category. Its long waterline and tapered contour allow the kayak to accelerate quickly and track beautifully, while the upswept bow provides buoyancy when paddling in waves. A moderate rocker makes the kayak very agile while performing a lean turn. This comfortable and spacious kayak features a low profile offering minimal wind resistance, making the Inukshuk easy to maneuver.
Current Designs Sea Kayaks for demo and rental purposes:
Kayak rental fees listed below. All rentals include kayak, paddle and PFD.
- Sea kayak full day rental $75.00
- Sea kayak 3-day weekend rental 140.00
- Tandem sea kayak day rental $130.00