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view of kayak
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Kayaks
are an ancient tradition amongst
those that live near bodies of water. Many civilizations
have developed them for reasons ranging from hunting
and fishing, to transportation,
to just plain fun!
Over
a hundred years ago Henry Rushton built
beautiful double paddle canoes that weighed in at as little
as sixteen pounds (16lbs).
A
century later, the industry has lowered
its standards to mere storage-bin-grade,
cheap plastic that is sluggish and weighs 40, 50,
60 lbs. These pigs, though somewhat durable,
represent something artless that
feels dead and heavy, both in and out of the water.
We
at Still Water feel that canoes
& kayaks should be built carefully, methodically,
one-at-a-time and to a very high standard. The finished
vessels should maintain the constitution to withstand
abuse over time, but be as light
as possible.
Utilizing
modern construction and the latest
techniques, Still Water's kayaks, at approximately
17 to 20 lbs, are among the lightest in the world.
One canoe is a fifteen pound (15lb)
minimalist. We pride ourselves on
our skill at making lightweight aquatic
vessels that retain a negligable
amount of wake but a great deal of versatility. |
