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You are on your way to endless exploration with this durable Gumotex BARAKA 13′5 Inflatable River Canoe.
″Rated for Class IV White Water.
The Gumotex BARAKA is suitable for beginners. It has a stiff hull with a higher rocker, excellent rapids-clearing ability, stability, and ease of turning. It is a 2-seater river canoe with a self-bailing bottom that can handle white water up to Grade 4.
For 70 years, Gumotex has been perfecting the art of crafting inflatable kayaks that are as gentle on nature as they are on paddlers. Their kayaks are not just a product; they're a legacy of innovation and dedication to preserving the environment. Handcrafted with precision from natural rubber, each kayak is a testament to their commitment to sustainability. Gumotex Inflatable Kayaks are designed to be lightweight, making them easy to pack and carry, whether you're heading out for a weekend adventure or an extended expedition.
Features
☑ NITRILON®
Material composition: high-strength PES fabric (1) with an outer synthetic rubber coating (2) and inner natural rubber blend coating (3). The material is highly resistant to abrasion, aging, and UV light. Tensile strength min.3 000/3 000 N (sample 8 × 2 in). Minimum weight 27.13 oz/yd².
☑ IT’S EASY TO CARRY
Most of our boats are delivered in a waterproof backpack that you can throw over your shoulder and set out for an adventure. Now, that’s freedom. When compared to PVC, our rubberized boats can be packed into smaller dimensions, which you’re sure to appreciate since it won’t get in the way and you’ll save plenty of space.
☑ A hull adapted to rough water and big waves
A hull with a particularly pronounced rocker adapted to white water and big waves.
The Baraka’s hull profile is horizontal over only 57% of its total length – the rest of the distance, i.e. two ends each 88 cm long, rises in a curve forming a significant “rocker” to reach a height of 60 cm at the tips. This explains the model’s ability to easily overcome steep, vertical water movements; large rollers, and backwashes under weirs in rivers, big waves in lakes, or at sea.
A further advantage when navigating in rough environments such as rocky rivers, marshes, and vegetation-covered waters: is the hull’s low torque, a short 234 cm horizontal section, makes the Baraka extremely maneuverable: it turns quickly and easily at the slightest input.
☑ Considerable raft-like buoyancy
Sometimes called a “Canoe-Raft” by some professional service providers, the Baraka sits “like a bubble” on the water, with an extremely shallow draft when used by two paddlers without a heavy load. This advantage in “difficult” whitewater (cl. 4 and +) is explained by these two factors:
a) A very large tube diameter (classic cylindrical): 13 inches
b) The model’s width (4 inches greater than that of the Scout), as well as the width of its inflatable bottom, which extends under half the thickness of the sides, thus considerably increasing buoyancy.
☑ Adjustable paddler positions to modify the Baraka's center of gravity
The Baraka offers the possibility of adjusting the positions of the two paddlers to better balance the boat when navigation becomes technical. In the following cases:
– Heavier bowman
– Whitewater class 4 and +, with steep rapids, drops, and falls (according to the skills of the crew!)
– Heavier bow load
You can move your seats back 9 cm, which is significant for lifting the front of the boat, as shown in the two figures below (the movement of the thigh brace straps is not shown).
Gumotex BARAKA 13′5″ Inflatable Canoe Components
Specifications
Comparison Chart
Package Included
☑ Self-bailing bottom with a rolling closure
☑ Thigh straps with a safety clasp
☑ Seats made of flat plywood with PE foam "COMFORT PAD”
☑ Inflatable thwart as the seat
☑ Elastic netting for fixing the baggage
☑ Strap loops to fix the baggage
☑ Grab handles for easy handling
☑ Safety ropes on the side tubes
☑ Binding rope in the bow and stern
☑ Push-push valves
☑ Valve wrench for Push-Push and overpressure valve
☑ Safety relief valve in the bottom of the boat
☑ Elastic loops with a ball to fix the pump
☑ Repair kit
☑ Transport drybag 135l
2 Year Warranty
Optional Extras
☑ Gumotex Canoe Paddle 505 All-Around
Classic three-piece canoe paddle with a duralumin pole and straight blade. The blade is made of high-strength and durable polyethylene with a long life span and UV-resistant paint. The paddle is suitable for canoeing and rafting.
