Blackwater 15

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Layup Description

A plain weave carbon fabric is the standard for the outside layer. Backed up with Kevlar. It is tough and stiff. Good basic layup for C-2s and durable C-1s

Carbon

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A plain weave carbon fabric is the standard for the outside layer. Backed up with light Kevlar. Lighter weight then Carbon layup but not as strong and stiff. Good layup for C-1 racing canoes and light touring solos.

Carbon Lite

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A lighter weight version of the regular carbon. Not as stiff or strong but lighter weight. Backed up with Kevlar. Good option to lighten up a C-2 with out sacrificing a lot of durability. A good intermediate layup for C-1s to balance weight and durability.

Light Carbon

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A lighter weight version of the regular carbon. Not as stiff or strong but lighter weight. Backed up with light Kevlar. This is one of the lightest layups we build. Only recommended for ultra light C-1s for paddlers under 160. It will may have a little flex to it and may make a crinkling sound when stressed.

Light Carbon Ultralite

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Flat woven carbon that has a beautiful checkerboard appearance. The same weight as regular carbon with greater stiffness and durability. Slides over rocks and stumps easier with less damage. Backed up with Kevlar. The checkerboard appearance increase in durability is the big draw for TeXtreme, but comes with a higher price.

TeXtreme

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Flat woven carbon that has a beautiful checkerboard appearance. The same weight as regular carbon with greater stiffness and durability. Slides over rocks and stumps easier with less damage. Backed up with light Kevlar. The checkerboard appearance increase in durability is the big draw for TeXtreme, but comes with a higher price. With the light Kevlar this layup is a good choice for racing C-1s as well as light touring solos.

TeXtreme Lite

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Same appearance as regular TeXtreme with less weight. Similar durability but less stiffness as light carbon with a little less weight. Lightest outer skin we use. Backed up with Kevlar. Good for a light weight C-2 where light weight is more desired then durability and stiffness. Good option for lighter C-1s for balance between durability and weight.

Light TeXtreme

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Same appearance as regular TeXtreme with less weight. Similar durability but less stiffness than light carbon with a little less weight. Lightest outer skin we use. Backed up with light Kevlar. This is one of the lightest layups we build. Only recommended for ultra light C-1s for paddlers under 160. It may have a little flex to it and may make a crinkling sound when stressed.

Light TeXtreme Ultralite

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A non woven carbon fabric where fibers are oriented 45 deg from center line of canoe. This gives greater torsional stiffness and strength while saving weight. Backed up with Kevlar. Good layup for c-2s where you want to save some weight without sacrificing stiffness especially in racing canoes. Good tough stiff durable layup for c-1s.

Uni Biaxial Carbon

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A non woven carbon fabric where fibers are oriented 45 deg from center line of canoe. This gives greater torsional stiffness and strength while saving weight. Backed up with light Kevlar. Lighter weight then Carbon layup but not as strong and stiff. Good layup for C-1 racing canoes and light touring solos.

Uni-Biaxial Lite

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A little heavier and not as stiff as carbon but a lot tougher. White and black weave which gives a gray appearance. Backed up with Kevlar. Good for C-2s where durability is more desired then light weight. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.

Carbon/Inegra

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A little heavier and not as stiff as carbon but a lot tougher. White and black weave which gives a gray appearance. Lighter weight then Carbon/Inegra layup but not as strong and stiff. Good layup for light touring solos. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.

Carbon/Inegra Lite

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Same appearance as TeXtreme with a silvery/gray color. Same stiffness but slightly heavier then light TeXtreme but stronger because of the Inegra blend. Backed up with Kevlar. Good option for lighter C-2s and Mid weight C-1s. The beautiful silver checkerboard appearance is stunning but is our priciest outer skin. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.

Textreme Inegra

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Same appearance as TeXtreme with a silvery/gray color. Same stiffness but slightly heavier then light TeXtreme but stronger because of the Inegra blend. Backed up with light Kevlar. Only recommended for ultra light C-1s for paddlers under 160. It will have a little flex to it and may make a crinkling sound when stressed. The beautiful silver checkerboard appearance is stunning but is our priciest outer skin. May fuzz up a little when scratched and harder to patch. A glass skin reinforcing is recomended.

TeXtreme/Inegra Lite

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$0000

Layup Pricing

Layup

Weight

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Carbon

Carbon Lite

Light Carbon

Light Carbon Ultralite

TeXtreme

TeXtreme Lite

Light TeXtreme

Light TeXtreme Ultralite

Uni Biaxial Carbon

Uni-Biaxial Lite

Carbon/Inegra

Carbon/Inegra Lite

Textreme Inegra

TeXtreme/Inegra Lite

125

225

350

300

425

300

425

150

275

125

350

475

25 lbs.

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Layup Comparison

Strength & Stiffness

Carbon

Carbon Lite

Light Carbon

Light Carbon Ultralite

TeXtreme

TeXtreme Lite

Light TeXtreme

Light TeXtreme Ultralite

Uni Biaxial Carbon

Uni-Biaxial Lite

Carbon/Inegra

Carbon/Inegra Lite

Textreme Inegra

TeXtreme/Inegra Lite

Extra Reinforcing Info

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Glass Skin

A clear layer of s-gass on the outside to make a tougher skin and protect the laminate. Adds strength but also adds weight

Rock Guard

An extra layer of Kevlar under the foam core on the bottom. This will greatly increase the durability of the bottom when scraping over rocks, gravel bars and logs.

Expedition

One full extra layer of Kevlar. Adds a lot of stiffness and durability to the canoe. Great for extended wilderness expeditions as well as mild whitewater. This layup has been tested in rental canoes in the Boundary Waters with great success.

Whitewater

Extra layers of Kevlar are added with an s glass skin to build a very durable canoe capable of using on class 2 and 3 whitewater.