Tripping / Performance Canoes
23 May 2013!
How to Search Frontenac Outfitters Web site
Canoes are grouped into Heritage (Symmetrical) and Modern (Asymmetrical) style categories. Each canoe offers a precise Frontenac Outfitters Review, indepth Boat Statistics, Suggested Canadian Retail Prices and Our Own Unique Canoe Skills Rating System.
Tripping & Performance Canoes Brief History
Heritage (Symmetrical) Canoes:
Can best be described using a single word Versatile. These canoes tend to do everything well, but nothing best! Symmetrical canoes are easily identified by their upswept, re-curved ends, which improves maneuverability and provides a drier ride. The most popular lengths are 15 to 17 feet in length, 33 to 36 inches wide, and are 14 inches deep. Shallow arched hull designs with moderate rocker provide a good balance between tracking, maneuverability, speed and stability. Heritage style canoe designs can have full keels, shoe keels (half keels) or no keels at all. Tandem, solo, kids or dog from beginner to expert symmetrical canoes combine versatility with classic, Canadian hertitage style looks.
Modern (Asymmetrical) Canoes:
Maximize efficiency and through their asymmetrical shape and slightly longer waterline. Modern canoes are easily identified by their slightly longer, narrower fronts and their forward pointing bows, which aid speed and tracking. Canoes are typically 15 to 17 feet in length, are 31 to 35 inches wide, have round or ‘V' shaped hulls and are always keeless. Asymmetrical canoes handle loads similar to Symmetrical canoes but compromise a degree of initial stability and maneuverability for an advantage in paddling efficiency. Asymmetrical canoes are a good choice for performance oriented paddlers and those who aspire to be.
Expedition Canoes:
Expedition canoes are simply longer versions of the Heritage and Modern canoes described above. Lengths begin around 17.6 feet and can get as long as 20 feet. Canoe widths are similar to the boats described above or they can be significantly narrower. Expedition canoes are designed for extended excursions where additional load capacity is required or for large families who want to experience outdoor life together.
Canadian 2013 Suggested Canoe Prices
Quality canoe prices in fibreglass (60 - 69 lbs) begin around $1300 to $1700 (60 - 69 lbs) and quickly rise to $1900 to $3500 for Kevlar or Ultralight Kevlar or Carbon or Carbon/Kevlar (36 - 55 lbs) depending on a wide range of materials, resins, trim choices, optional upgrades & manufacturing processes used to manufacture.
HINT:
Mom always said "if it sounds to good to be true ~ it probably is." This means you can easily find canoes for less money than the prices we've listed but, Buyer Beware! 'Click On Materials' on our Main Canoe Page to learn why.
Frontenac Outfitters Proudly Stocks Canoes from:
H20 Canoe Company, Bluewater Canoe & Scott Canoe
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Tripping / Performance Canoes Catalog
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Frontenac Outfitters was created way back in 1984. Our vision rewards visitors with a vastly superior level of customer service, paddling expertise and an exhilarating 'on-water' experience.
Today, we have grown to become One of Canada's Largest, most respected, full-service Paddlesports shops. Our sincere objective is to introduce you to a fun, educational and environmentally responsible way to explore our waterways!
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