Oxbow
€874
Oxbow is our 2-person inflatable canoe for coastal exploration and multi-day touring on rivers, lakes and canals. Rigid drop-stitch technology means much greater speed and stability than traditional inflatable canoes, with all the portability benefits.
- 3-chamber drop stitch inflatable hull
- Adjustable cushioned seats (x2) with backrests and footrests
- Front and rear splash covers with bungee cargo areas
- Comes with paddles (x2), seats (x2), pump and repair kit
With a semi-rigid front and rear hull and drop stitch panels, Oxbow cuts through the water like a rigid canoe without the need for a big car or roof rack to transport it. At the front and rear there's space to stow your overnight kit on multi-day voyages, with two bungee cargo areas and even more storage space below the splash guards. There's also handy storage pockets on the back of the seats for quick access items. Open up open water adventure on bay-hopping coastal trips or longer distance paddling routes like the Caledonian canal.
Your canoe comes complete with everything you need to get out on the water. Two adjustable cushioned seats with backrests and footrests give all-day comfort, with two dual-blade paddles that can be adjusted for right or left handed paddlers.
Find adventure on the water.
Features
Product overview
- Semi-rigid front and rear hull sections
- Inflatable for ease of transportation
- Hard wearing, UV-resistant PVC
- Drop stitch construction - rigid when inflated
- Comfortable foam seats (x2) with footrests for all-day comfort
- Double action pump (included) for quick inflate and deflate
- Durable aluminium ambidextrous 2-blade paddles (x2)
- Elasticated front and rear cargo areas for overnight kit
- EU attachment fin plus 2 fixed booster fins
- Spacious carry bag and repair kit included
- 3 year Alpine Bond
Technical details
Weight
Canoe (incl. fin): 15kg
Paddle: 1100g (x2)
Seat + footrest: 1033g (x2)
Pump: 1400g
Repair kit: 130g
Max. combined load capacity: 260kg
Dimensions
Inflated: 412cm x 78cm x 32cm x 7cm (thickness), (13' 6" x 2' 7" x 1' 1" x 3")
Boxed: 66cm x 52cm x 46cm (2' 2" x 1' 8" x 1' 6")
Paddle length: 220cm (7' 3")
Materials and Construction
Canoe: 3-chamber inflatable, PVC drop stitch
Paddles: Aluminium 4-piece dual blade, ambidextrous (x2)
Pump: Double action
Repair kit contains
Repair patches (x2), Glue bottle x1
Sustainability and Product Care
Care and Repair
Store your canoe away from direct sunlight to maximise its lifespan. After use, rinse with fresh water (especially if you have been paddling in the sea) and allow to dry fully before storage. Though any metal fixings are made from marine grade stainless steel, spraying them with WD-40 can help prevent any corrosion that may occur during prolonged storage. Take care to avoid sharp rocks when launching and do not exceed the maximum payload (max. 120kg) or pressure for your craft (max. 15psi).
Safety and Access
We recommend you always wear a personal floatation device (PFD) while out on the water. Take time to assess the water conditions before launching including currents, tides, swell, wind direction, temperature and any hazards below the surface. Practice getting back into your canoe from the water in a controlled environment close to shore before venturing out on longer trips away from dry land. Many inland waterways require a license to paddle so it's worth looking up the access rules for your chosen spot. In the UK, a British Canoe Union membership is good value and offers a combined license for the majority of the navigable rivers, canals and lakes. The above points are all recommendations and we advise you to consult a qualified instructor to make sure you know how to stay safe and maximise you enjoyment while afloat. Happy paddling!
Alpine Bond
If one of our products does not meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime does not live up to the demands placed upon it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. If the problem is our fault then we will do this to your satisfaction. If it’s your fault then we will help out the best we can. Find out more about our Alpine Bond here.
Where It Is Made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intesnity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
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