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Old Town Kayak Reviews
Tradition and technology have had a long and comfortable marriage at Old Town. In 1898 we built our first wood-and-canvas canoe, a more durable, lower maintenance improvement on the Native American birch bark canoe that was its inspiration. We did the same thing with the kayak in 1940, rendering the traditional seal-skin design in more durable wood-and-canvas.
The same spirit of innovation led us to introduce lightweight fiberglass versions of our kayaks and canoes in the 1950s and '60s. And it has continued into the 21st century, as we continually strive to advance the art of paddling through better designs and lighter, more durable materials, like today's PolyLink3 and SuperLink3.
As much as we look ahead, though, we always keep one eye on the past, continuing to be inspired by the best of classic boat-building traditions.
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Old Town Dirigo 106The Dirigo 106 from Old Town received Paddler Magazine's Paddler's Picks Award in 2005 and we can certainly see why after taking it out on the lake. This recreational kayak is a wonderful mix of form and function combining a smooth and comfortable r... |
 (5.0 out of 5) |
01/15/2009 |