Canoe Anatomy: Materials
Old Town has been a pioneer in innovative materials for canoes and kayaks that provide rigidity and resiliency, light weight and long life, attractive looks and affordable prices. Click on these links to learn more about our full range of paddlesport materials for every purpose and every budget.
SuperLink3™
A layer of closed cell foam sandwiched by layers of high-density polyethylene that provides strength, buoyancy and resiliency.
PolyLink3™
Three-layer linear polyethylene technology that provides exceptional stiffness, low weight and built-in flotation at an affordable price.
Royalex®
Our version of Uniroyal's Royalex®, a multi-laminate composed of ABS, ABS foam and crosslinked vinyl that provides ultra-light weight, excellent strength and resiliency.
Fiberglass
Extremely lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio, fiberglass can be formed to very fine design lines when critical performance is paramount.
Advanced Composite
Using aerospace composite technology, our infusion process allows us to optimize the resin to material ratio for optimal weight and strength, as well as produce dynamic features not possible using wooden frame or plastic hull construction.
Materials Comparison
