The sporty Vapor 12S kayak is Old Town's latest get-in-and-go boat, with a stable, maneuverable body that's ideal for paddling on lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
The basic features of an Old Town kayak design.
Specifically designed to go in and out of the water quickly, the Vapor 12S goes way beyond the basics, with such relaxed features as an adjustable Comfort Flex seat with a padded seat and seat back, adjustable foot braces, and soft thigh pads, all of which combine to provide a secure and comfortable paddling position.
The kayak also includes a molded-in cockpit tray with a cup holder, so you have a place to store your water or energy drink while paddling.
Like other Vapor series models, the kayak's truly revolutionary design feature, however, is the stern day well. The outer edges of the day well are higher than the cockpit rim and well above the water; this keeps your lunch and other items dry above the waves and out of the dripped-in and tracked-in mud and water in the bilge. Other features include a molded-in paddle rest and built-in carrying handles.
Made of single-layer polyethylene, the Vapor 12S is available in such colors as sunrise and cloud.
Specifications:
The Vapor 12S is ideal for lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
Length: 12 feet
Width: 27.5 inches
Cockpit: 19.5 by 47 inches
Depth: 16.25 inches
Weight: 54 pounds
Max load range: 275 to 325 pounds
About Old Town
Tradition and technology have had a long and comfortable marriage at Old Town.
The company built its first wood and canvas canoe in 1898, with a blueprint that was more durable and easier to maintain that the Native American birch canoe that inspired it.
The company followed a similar path in 1940, converting the traditional sealskin kayak design into a more durable wood and canvas version.
The same spirit of innovation led Old Town to introduce lightweight fiberglass kayaks and canoes in the 1950s and '60s, and to employ such lightweight, cutting-edge materials as PolyLink3 and SuperLink3 in the 21st century. Despite the advances in materials, consumers can rest assured that the boats are built with the same attention to detail as the originals.
Old Town's kayaks and canoes are still hand-shaped on the same cedar forms that were used more than 100 years ago, and they're still manufactured to the same quality standards in Old Town, Maine. And though the original Old Town artisans aren't building the canoes and kayaks, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren may be carrying on the tradition, as the company has employed generations of family members at its plant.
Product Description:
The Vapor 12s is one of Old Town’s newest get-in-and-go kayaks.
This sporty kayak offers a stable efficient, and comfortable ride and is designed to cover a wide variety of paddling activities.
Ideal for lakes, estuaries and protected waters, the Vapor 12s goes way beyond the basics with features.
With the adjustable Comfort Flex seat with a padded seat, adjustable foot braces, and thigh pads, you get a secure and comfortable paddling position.
The molded-in paddle rest gives you a place for your paddle while you’re eating of shooting photographs of your friends. The cockpit dash offers a cup holder and storage for small items. Built in sturdy grab handles make loading and unloading a breeze.
Like other Vapor series models, the truly revolutionary design feature of the Vapor 12s is the stern Day Well. The outer edges of the Day Well are higher than the cockpit rim and well above the water; your lunch and other items stay dry above the waves and out of the dripped-in and tracked-in mud and water in the bilge of the kayak.
Also available are the Old Town Vapor 10XT and 12XTS models which include a cover on the Day Well to keep your belongings out of the sun and rain, a bungee to hold your paddle in the paddle-park, additional seat and seat-back padding, and a bungees iPad storage area for your portable elctronics. Made in USA.
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