Galasport CAIPI EVO
New for 2023 the CAIPI EVO is the latest slalom kayak from GALASPORT. The CAIPI EVO is a collaboration between Galasport and the top French kayaker and five-time world champion, Boris Neveu.
Developed over a period of four years, with several variations of prototypes along the way....it was a challenge to improve on the world's most popular slalom kayak, the CAIPI FINS. Boris was determined that together we could create an improved design that evolved organically on our successful design of the CAIPI FINS, and we believe we have now achieved this.
Features of the CAIPI EVO include:
- Integrated fins (ICF approved)
- A flatter deck to allow the paddler more space to negotiate under poles
- The seat position has been moved back by 3cm (the centre of gravity of the boat has been realigned to reflect this change)
- A wider area behind the seat
- The sides of the boat are more vertical
- The front of the hull has been rounded in design - allowing improved spin and faster speed on the boat
CARBOLIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Our top quality boat construction for the most demanding slalom racers who seek the finest quality, stiffness and design.
The boat is made using vacuum technology, where the epoxy resin hardens at high temperature.
Material composition:
- quality epoxy resin system
- about 80% carbon fabric and about 20% carbon-aramid fabric in places where more extra durability is required.
- a unique combination of 3 types of foam plates in the Pyramid shape.
- single aramid seams on the front inside and double seams on the back inside.
- seamless on the outside (except for the bow and stern tips for extra protection where there is a thin black aramid tape) for the best possible aerodynamics.
- special lightweight carbon/aramid internal reinforcements connecting the deck and the hull
Weights: K1 8.0 - 9.0 kg, C1 8.5 - 9.0 kg, C2 13 kg.
The weight of the boat depends on the volume of the boat (i.e.a boat for an 80 kg competitor is heavier than a boat for a 50 kg competitor).
The weight of the boat also depends on the colour design. The clear carbon finish is the lightest.
Note: We deliver boats weighing less than 9 kg as it is required by ICF rules. When you finish assembly of all accessories (seats, footrests, kneeling box etc.), add some weight to meet the 9 kgs limit for the competition.
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