This laminate is the next step up from Fiberglass, providing considerable weight savings. The same rigid hull with a gentle flex. The merit of this type of canoe is its durability in harsh conditions and continual use. Hulls constructed in an expedition laminate can take a beating yet soundly survive these additional demands - naturally a superb choice for extended whitewater use. These boats are built specifically to meet the needs of paddlers who demand the lightest canoe possible.
Carbon is a very stiff material allowing for a rigid hull with less layers.
The gunwales are a tough satin finished aluminum. Handles, thwarts and nosecaps are also aluminum. The seats are constructed of a durable maintenance-free aluminum hangers and sizeable seat plates padded with comfortable closed cell ethafoam. This package is economical, very tough and best of all, maintenance free. Canoes trimmed with this package are consistantly six or more pounds lighter than those with standard trim.