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Everything you ever wanted in one kayak...

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TRAK is the first folding kayak that keeps up with a hard-shell kayak in speed and performance.

Introducing the world’s first Adaptable Kayak™.

Canoe & Kayak

TRAK changes shape, which changes everything. Hydraulics inside the TRAK cockpit

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Performance. enable you to instantly shift the shape of the kayak’s hull for optimum performance in any wind or water conditions. Set your TRAK for straight speed. Then shift its shape to turn on a dime or neutralize a cross-wind without a rudder.

Portability. Custom OGIO® designed pack

TRAK comes in a stylish OGIO® designed, wheeled pack that provides light weight, go anywhere portability. It goes from pack to water – or back again – in 10 minutes or less. There are only 8 pieces and 7 easy steps in assembling your TRAK.

Durability. TRAK is tough as nails. Drag it, drop it, surf it, rock it. Our expedition-grade materials make it the most durable high performance kayak available.

What’s it like to paddle a TRAK? Like nothing else. You might think of it as all-wheel-drive in a land vehicle or gears on a bike. Only better. TRAK simply performs unlike any kayak ever made. We promise.

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Shape shifting performance included. TRAK is the only high performing kayak that goes in a pack. Plus it changes shape for optimal performance in any conditions. TRAK provides the ultimate paddling experience, for beginners and experts.

No rocker for maximum speed (tracking):

Rocker for effortless maneuverability:

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TRAK brings us the world’s best...Beginners will dig this easy to use system. Experts will have a field day.

National Geographic Adventure

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TRAK has made the ultimate sea kayak. It’s fast when you want speed, it’s easy to turn when you need maneuverability, and it goes in a pack at the end of the day. TRAK is in a class by itself. Ken Whiting,

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TEN-&-IN Portability: 7 steps, 8 pieces, 10 minutes, no joke. The TRAK kayak goes from pack to water, or back again, in 10 minutes or less. Performance, meet portability. TRAK fits neatly into a stylish 52-inch OGIO® designed pack. It’s durable, airline-friendly, condo-compatible and trunk-able, so you can go almost anywhere with your kayak.

Stern Frame

Bow Frame

PolyTRAK Shell™

Tri-active Performance System (TPS) Jacks

Ultra-strong Coaming

Command Seat

To help you master the TEN-&-IN assembly, we include simple “play by play” photo and DVD Quickstart guides.

Included:

Bow Frame

Float Bags

Neoprene Sprayskirt

Custom Sprayskirt The TRAK Sprayskirt is designed to provide you with watertight access to the Tri-active Performance System through an access pouch. It features neoprene construction with a tensioned deck stay and removable shoulder straps.

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“The ultimate kayak.” (Their words, not ours.) You might say TRAK is obedient and smart. Others just call it amazing. The key is its ability to change shape.

Tri-active Performance System™ (TPS)

VariTRIM Lateral Adjustment™

TPS is what allows TRAK to perform like no other kayak ever created.

Micro-adjust the gunwales to track without a rudder.

• TPS is comprised of three self-contained hydraulic jacks, located in the cockpit. • All parts are made from stainless steel and anodized aerospace-grade aluminum, and are corrosion resistant. • The handle on each jack increases the rigidity and allows the kayak to change shape with every pull. A quick release valve returns the kayak to neutral.

• The entire length of the kayak arcs to provide lateral resistance to mitigate weathercocking and eliminate paddling fatigue over long distances. • The result is its ability to effortlessly neutralize cross winds. • It also provides ergonomic advantages. Most of us have a dominant arm, and when kayaking have to compensate for this by paddling harder on one side, even if we don’t realize it. TRAK can be adjusted to compensate for this differential to achieve balanced paddling strokes.

VariTRAK Adjustable Rocker™ Micro-adjust the curvature of the hull for different paddling conditions. · The upward curvature of the hull can be dramatically increased along the entire keel line. · The result is that TRAK can change shape in seconds from fast tracking to effortless turning and everything in between. · With a long water line (no rocker), the kayak will go straight and fast (track efficiently). · With a shorter water line (extreme curvature or rocker) the kayak is exceptionally easy to maneuver and will be more responsive and playful.

Neutral Trim:

Trim Adjusted Right:

No Rocker = Speed

Rocker = Maneuverability

Trim Adjusted Left:

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Sea Kayaker

PolyTRAK Shell™ Unmatched durability.

DuraTRAK™ Frame Exceptionally light weight and strong.

• Our exclusive, expedition-grade PolyTRAK shell is completely waterproof and virtually puncture proof and abrasion resistant. • Custom polyurethane material and indestructible welded seams make TRAK the toughest and most durable kayak on the market. • This gives TRAK paddlers the option to handle rough seas and rivers (Class 4) water and the confidence to tread any rocky shore.

• Our DuraTRAK frame is constructed from aerospace-grade aluminum for strength, lightness and rigidity. • The entire frame is anodized to protect against corrosion and wear. • All tubing, ribs and parts are connected with shock-cording, so there are no loose pieces. • The flat profile ribs, ultra-strong coaming and other parts are made from extremely durable urethane.

Adjustable Thigh Braces From aggressive control to nothing at all. • Easy to use hardware allows you to adjust the position of the braces along the coaming, or remove them entirely. • For a comfortable fit, the braces are padded. • There are 32 unique positions in all.

Command Seat Designed with comfort in mind. • The TRAK seat is locked into the frame and coaming to provide all the stability and control a performance kayak seat should offer. • The Command Seat has a padded cushion and an adjustable back rest.

Keder Storage System™ Loading and unloading your kayak is easier than ever. • Our Keder Storage System is an aluminum extrusion sliding on a track that provides quick and easy access to your gear. • When open it provides complete access to the ample storage cavity inside the stern. • When closed it provides a fail-safe water tight seal.

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Our story of inspiration and engineering. From the beginning, TRAK was designed to be the world’s best kayak. Its inspiration came simply from a love of paddling and a curiosity about how kayaks perform. In recent decades, almost every other sport had witnessed a revolution in equipment technology with the introduction of new materials, engineering and design. At TRAK, we thought it was time for the kayak to see such a transformation. And so our design team set out to create a kayak that answered the challenges of the paddling world. When purchasing a kayak, you were always forced to make a compromising choice between a kayak built for speed or one built for maneuverability. And you’d have to make an even greater compromise on performance if you wanted a kayak that could easily travel with you. Merely improving upon what was already available wasn’t a solution. We recognized that in order to achieve our aim we had to create a new category of kayak – the Adaptable Kayak. What would the Adaptable Kayak look like, and how would it perform? It would combine these benefits in a single kayak: tracking, maneuverability, portability, and durability. It would instantly respond to changing environments and perform in any wind or water conditions. And it would be enjoyed by both experts and beginners. The result is the TRAK paddling experience. TRAK was not created to be the best “folding kayak” (which it is). TRAK was created to be a performance kayak, and it just happens to go in a pack. With TRAK there are no compromises, unless you choose not to paddle one. Our promise is years and years of value and enjoyment. It’s time to “Rethink Kayak.”

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Gary and Joanie McGuffin authors, photographers, conservationists and TRAK enthusiasts

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A world champion and his TRAK.

The verdict is in. And here’s what they’re saying: “Wow, I was impressed. This is a boat you can trim to suit individual comfort and skill levels and the conditions that you are paddling in. And it’s easy and light to transport . . . I love it!” Sarah Nicholson – Courtney, British Columbia, Canada

“That was one very sweet paddling experience. I was able to paddle more efficiently than I ever have before. I really am happy with the boat, and I think we’ll have lots of adventures together. ”

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Katherine Hughes – Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Every so often a sport will witness a revolutionary development. Thanks to TRAK, sea kayaking will never be the same. The idea that TRAK performs like a high-end composite boat and can be put into a golf bag sized pack makes it remarkable. The fact that you can also change its rocker makes it exceptional.

“It handles great. I’m impressed with how easily it went together. I’ve assembled and paddled lots of Feathercraft and this is way easier. The VariTRAK performed as I expected it to – quite a difference between cranked up and no rocker.”

Ken Whiting, world kayaking champion

Mark Scriver – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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“Wow – what a great kayak! The performance is beyond my expectations.” Ken was the 1997/98 World Freestyle Kayaking Champion, the 1998 Japan Open Champion, and a five-time Canadian National Champion in freestyle kayaking. His passion for paddling extends to sea kayaking, and he is co-author of two bestselling books and a DVD on the subject, available through The Heliconia Press. He started an industry-leading kayak school, founded the Canadian Freestyle Kayaking Association, wrote and produced a best-selling and award-winning series of kayaking instructional books and videos, was nominated in 2006 for an Everest Outdoor Achievement Award, and was recognized by Paddler Magazine in 2000 as one of their “Paddlers of the Century”. He’s also the world’s most enthusiastic TRAK owner.

Mark Bunzel – Anacortes, Washington, United States

“I have wanted my own kayak for many years. Finding a place to store the boat and carry it was always an issue. Coming from the outdoor industry I was also was not willing to compromise on performance at all. This new kayak has it all: packability, performance… pure perfection. Kayak travel will never be the same.” Treya Klassen – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Specifications: T-1600

Length:

16 ft | 4.88 m 22.50 in | 57.15 cm

Cockpit size:

16.5 x 31.75 in | 41.91 x 80.65 cm

Weight:

48 lbs | 21.77 kg

Weight in pack:

63 lbs | 28.58 kg

Volume:

50 gal | 189 L

Payload:

292 lbs | 132.45 kg

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Sea Sock For increased safety you may wish to paddle with a sea sock. The sock secures snuggly around the coaming and fits loosely around your legs. It keeps the water and sand out of your kayak for a clean and dry boat. Float bags are included with your kayak, so the sea sock is not required for flotation. Material: Nylon construction with a polyurethane coating. Size: 57 in x 16.5 x31.75 in / 144.78 x 41.91x80.65 cm

52 x 17 x 15 in | 132.08 x 43.18 x 38.10 cm

Assembly time:

10 minutes or less

Number of parts:

8

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Included 5 years Beginner to Expert All

5-Year Warranty: Every TRAK comes with a standard 5-year warranty. And here’s our warranty promise: if it’s our fault, we’ll fix or replace it. If it’s your fault, we’ll work with you to get you paddling again. We use common sense when it comes to these things, and know you will too.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: We’re so sure you’ll be satisfied with your TRAK, we offer a full 30-day, no hassle money back guarantee. We’ll even pay the return shipping.

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Suddenly, there’s no reason not to kayak... Why buy a TRAK?

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• paddle straight and fast, then turn on a dime • no other kayak in the world has this capability

It’s portable, really portable. • go from pack to water in 10 minutes or less • stylish, airline-friendly, golf bag-sized pack

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• fast and responsive • unmatched maneuverability

Rock-scraping durability. • military-grade shell • aerospace-grade aluminum frame • sun and salt resistant for years and years of use

More fun for beginners and experts. • spin a sea kayak, then track straight and fast • maximum control over water and wind conditions • take it anywhere, in town, on vacation, across the ocean

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