Galasport CAIPI FINS
CAIPI FINS is one evolutionary step further from CAIPI model, which had been developed in cooperation with French top athlete Boris Neveu, who claimed World Championship titles in 2014 and 2021. Even though making improvements on almost perfect boat was nearly impossible, the result proved worth the effort with the success it immediately earned among kayakers worldwide. Some cosmetic adjustments were made to CAIPI - we made the hull little rounder at about 80cm from the bow’s tip. The stern was slightly modified for better turning. Thanks to these basically minor changes turning abilities improved, but the fins made the boat stick in your line and not oscillate or wiggle out during acceleration. Integrated fins were designed to comply ICF rules and regulations
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 lightest is a boat with a clear carbon look.
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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