Solo Canoes
flatwater and whitewater
Esquif Detonator: Ideal for technical rapids, the Detonator will navigate through ledges, waves, rollers and holes with ease.
Esquif Nitro: By incorporating double chines the Nitro exhibits predictable edge control when side surfing or carving turns and is comfortable in transition between initial and secondary stability.
Esquif Spark: Speed, precision and maneuverability were the three guiding elements in the creation of the Spark. Wickedly fast for big water and some paddlers prefer it’s speed and precision for creeking. It rules at slalom races.
Esquif Taureau: This boat is vacuum molded in polyethylene and is very tough and durable. It has planing hull with released chines and as a freestyle/freeride boat, it will surf and spin a steeper wave, and stay drier than any open boat.
Esquif Zoom: for the advanced paddlers is the most agile, quick and responsive royalex canoe available. It is the ideal canoe for technical rivers and allows you to dodge any obstacles with unmatched speed in a short canoe.
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Bluewater Freedom 16 Splitrock: Designed as a lightweight, flatwater canoe, the SplitRock combines excellent tracking and resistance to crosswinds with quick acceleration, high speed, and good glide. The unique flared hull provides excellent stability without sacrificing performance. Primarily a solo canoe, it can also be outfitted as a tandem for smaller adults or children.
Esquif Zephyr: Optimum length and rocker for speed and tracking. Beginner to intermediate paddlers will be reassured by the initial and secondary stability. The chines allow smooth and controlled turns. The twin-tex material gives the performance of a stiff and light composite boat with the toughness of a polyethylene boat.
Creative Composites Splash: This boat is very stable and an excellent starter boat for children wanting to become independent whitewater paddlers. More
Esquif Spanish Fly is a Frankie Hubbard design for whitewater freestyle and creek boating. It has a planing hull that makes surfing and flat-spins easy. The short length and extreme rocker allow great boofs and sharp turn on creeks.
Esquif Breeze is a personal solo canoe designed for efficiency and confort for your flat-water adventures.
Esquif Raven: This design offers easy acceleration, tracking and a predictable feel to less experienced paddlers and fast turning and carving performance to advanced paddlers.
The full line of mad River Canoes is available through Canoe Water Adventuring. Visit the Mad River website for an overview of their line-up, then talk to us about ordering the right canoe for you.
Mad River Canoe