Esquif Vertige Adventure (solo) 12'10" | Yellow

The first solo model offered by Esquif, the Vertige is lively and responsive. Its carrying capacity makes it a logical choice for solo canoe camping. This confidence-inspiring hull is a good learning platform for novices and provides intermediates with the speed and stability necessary for white water wilderness trips. The ADVENTURE option has a central seat rather than a saddle to facilitate paddling in calm water.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Construction : T-Formex
• Length : 3,91 m (12’10'')
• Width : 73,6 cm (29”)
• Depth : 39,4 cm (15 ½”)
• Shape : Asymmetrical
• Rocker : 11,4 cm (4½”) bow, 10 cm (4”) stern
• Gunwale : Vinyl
• Colour : Yellow
• Weight : 22 kg (49 lbs)
• Carrying capacity : 120kg (265 lb)
• Options : Factory-installed outfitting, Wood gunwale

Care

The primary ingredient of Esquif rotomold canoes is polyethylene. Polyethylene is a tough, waxy-textured material that is unaffected by water and many chemicals. Additives are used to give UV and weather protection, prevent colour fade and protect the plastic during processing and throughout the life of the canoe.

Storing

Ideally your canoe should be stored inside, upside down on racks in a cool and dry environment. If you store your canoes outside it should also be upside down on racks and the wooden gunnels should never touch the ground. Do not store it where it will be exposed to ice and snow loads as this can distort your canoe. See the wooden gunnels section for specific care instructions.

Wooden Gunnels

There are a variety of opinions about cold cracking. During extreme temperature fluctuations, T-Formex has a thermal expansion factor different than wood, it can expand or contract faster than wood which can cause cracks from where the wood trim has been screwed, this results in cracks in the hull generally located near the saddles. Ideally, you are better off storing your canoe in an attached and insulated or heated and weatherproof storage.

If stored outside, we suggest unscrewing the screws from the deck plates over a distance of 36 inches without touching the seat hangers or thwarts to prevent cold-cracking.