P&H Composite Construction Choices

There are 5 basic construction material lay up options in the P&H composite kayak range, along with various upgrades/ options for increased durability, different features or differentfeature positions

The 5 standard Options are

  • Performance
  • Heavy Duty
  • Lightweight
  • Expedition
  • Ultralight

Upgrades e.g. Keel, Seams and Cockpits- these vary depending on the option you have chosen, not all options are standardly available with all builds.

If you are buying an ultralight it does not make sense to provide the same reinforcement options you might require for a heavy duty expedition model however if you want something in particular we can ask and see, likely it can be done.

Performance Kevlar / Diolen

  • Excellent blend of diolen and kevlar’s best qualities.
  • Approx weight saving of 1kg over P&H’s previous standard layup, Performance Diolen.
  • Great stiffness, durability and impact resistance.
  • Pleasing golden shimmer inside of kayak.

Hull: Kevlar/diolen weave with GRP mat, glass cloth and coremat reinforcement.
Deck: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings and kevlar reinforcement in key areas.
Options: Keel Strip, Extra Wide Seam.

 

Heavy Duty (Expedition Diolen)

  • Exceptionally resilient construction offering incredible stiffness and durability.
  • Popular with instructors and expedition paddlers across the globe.
  • Approx 2kg heavier than Performance Kevlar / Diolen.
  • Extra wide coremat reinforcements in critical deck areas.

Hull: Diolen with glass cloth rovings and a combination of GRP mat and coremat reinforcements.
Deck: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings and extra wide coremat reinforecments.
Includes: Glass Keel Strip and Extra Wide 35mm Glass Seam.

 

Lightweight (Kevlar/Carbon Infusion)

Made using Lightweight Infusion System (LIS) Constructions

This advanced layup process ensures a precise amount of resin is infused into the Kevlar / Carbon weave, with no air pockets or inconsistencies to deter from the hull structure.

  • P&H’s stiffest composite construction ever.
  • Lightweight and exceptionally durable.
  • Advanced layup process ensures precise amount of resin is infused into kevlar/carbon weave.
  • No air pockets or inconsistencies to deter from hull structure.
  • Approx 3.5kg lighter than Performance Kevlar/Diolen.

Hull: Foam core kevlar/carbon.
Deck: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings and kevlar/carbon reinforcements.
Options: Clear Hull (approx 250g lighter), Keel Strip, Extra Wide Seam.

Expedition (Kevlar/Carbon Infusion)

Made using Lightweight Infusion System (LIS) Constructions

This advanced layup process ensures a precise amount of resin is infused into the Kevlar / Carbon weave, with no air pockets or inconsistencies to deter from the hull structure.

 

  • Tough and extremely durable.
  • Approx 3kg lighter than Expedition Diolen.
  • Built with the most challenging expeditions in mind.

Hull: Kevlar/carbon and GRP mat with glass cloth rovings, coremat and GRP mat reinforcements.
Deck: GRP mat with glass cloth rovings and extra wide coremat reinforcements.
Includes: Kevlar Keel Strip and Extra Wide 35mm Glass Seam.

 

Ultralight

  • P&H’s lightest construction ever.
  • Retains excellent hull performance.
  • Advanced layup process ensures precise amount of resin is infused into kevlar/carbon weave.
  • Boat weight as low as 14kg (dependant on model).

Deck & Hull: Foam core kevlar/carbon.
Options: Keel Strip, Extra Wide Seam.

 

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