A short, responsive, yet fast tandem that’s solo friendly. The Escapade defines efficiency and superb performance in one compact package. We redesigned this one in 2009, reshaping the bow and stern to improve efficiency, and adding more tumblehome to make solo paddling easier. A good fit for smaller paddlers, those who pack light, and people who prefer a shorter canoe. At 16’6″ you can add a center seat to make it a maneuverable solo, as this is the most friendly length to switch between solo and tandem paddling. Truly a superior hull design and a great paddling canoe. Compared to our Solo Plus design the Escapade is more stable and better suited to tandem paddling. If you’ll paddle tandem most of the time, the Escapade is the right choice. If you’re a solo paddler who occasionally likes to go out with a friend, you’ll likely prefer the Solo Plus. Ultra-light hulls are stiff and incredibly light. They are ideal for speed and distance paddling and for all people or conditions that demand the lightest gear. In our Ultra-light construction a structural-foam core and ribs are laminated into the hull and sides. We also add extra fabric layers to strengthen specific targeted areas. Aluminum plates are strategically laminated into the hull. Seats, footbraces, and all hardware is then riveted into these plates. This gives a very secure connection and eliminates rivet heads on the exterior. A Graphite Ultra-light canoe is made the same way as an Ultra-light with Aramid, but with Graphite as the outer layer. It’s ideal for paddlers desiring more stiffness in their composite canoe. Graphite transfers energy better than any of our other materials, which makes these the most crisp paddling canoes. The aesthetic appeal of a black Graphite canoe is also undeniable.

41lbs.

Length16′ 6″ (502.92cm)

Gunwale Width29.5″ (74.93cm)

Maximum Width33.5″ (85.09cm)

Waterline Width30″ (76.2cm)

Stern Depth16″ (40.64cm)

Center Depth13.5″ (34.29cm)

Bow Depth18.5″ (46.99cm)

Rocker0″ (0cm)