Galasport K1 Caipi Carbolite 70 - 85kg
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The Caipi - The current 'it' in slalom.
Due October 2022
The Caipi is the new model developed from the popular Tik Tak kayak in cooperation with World and European champion Boris Neveu. The cockpit has been moved backwards by a couple of centimetres, the bumps behind the cockpit have been cut down compared to the Tik Tak and the widest point of the kayak has been moved back in order to make the tail more stable. This model is more stable in upstream gates and more responsive as a whole.
BOAT SIZE
This Boat is a 80kg Cut Meaning it suits paddlers generally 75-85kg. This boat has then had 5kg cut from the tail meaning it will turn just as well for a 70kg paddler especially one a little less experienced who will enjoy the comfort of a little extra volume up front. Similarly better paddlers can push the upper limits of the weight range - as skills improve you need less comfort from the volume and can take advatage of the incredible dynamics of the low volume tail - Lucien for example paddles a boat 10kg smaller in the tail than his body weight.
CARBOLIGHT:
The highest specification available. This construction is intended for the most demanding slalom racers addressing not only the improved construction but also the looks. The biggest advantages of Carbolight technology are: weight, durability, firmness and great look due to the first carbon layer. A combination of 3 types of foam sandwich, MGS epoxy system and superior vacuum bag technology, Carbon surface and Carbon & Carbon/Aramid combination inside the boat. New developed Pyramid technology is used to provide lighter and more solid boats that would meet new ICF requirements (read more about this technology). The principle of new pyrmid technology is in general dual stiffness control of the aft section of the boat hull. Although seamless on the outside [except for the bow and stern tips for extra protection], there is aramid seam on the inside. With this new improved construction, this results in a very strong boat with good resistance to damage. Boat weights (no seat) : K1 6.6-7.4 kg, C1 6.8-7.5 kg, C2 11 kg.
