{"product_id":"esquif-echo-2-0","title":"Esquif Echo 2.0","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe new Echo 2.0 builds on the spirit of the original model, loved by paddlers for its agility and responsiveness. But it goes even further. With an additional 1.5 inches of depth, it now delivers greater load capacity, while maintaining its efficiency, lightness and maneuverability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis refined design also gives the Echo 2.0 enhanced whitewater capability, offering paddlers increased dryness and confidence in more demanding conditions. Whether tackling technical runs, or carrying a larger pile of gear, Echo 2.0 delivers durability, performance and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its beautiful curves and elegant design, the Echo 2.0 will definitely catch your attention. In addition to its unique look, one thing you will surely notice when you paddle it is how easy it is to maneuver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Echo is a canoe I can dance with on flat water, or take down class II rivers, or on overnight trips”\u003c\/em\u003e mentioned Karen Knight when Esquif asked the National Champion what made the Echo so special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its great speed, tracking and secondary stability, our Echo is the smoothest and most reliable companion you can have on your solo paddling adventures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eT-formex, built to expand your horizons on the water... When compared to other canoe materials, \u003cb\u003eT-formex\u003c\/b\u003e is VERY Durable and yet very portable.  In our experience T-formex slides over shallow rocky areas with much less damage than composite or aluminum canoes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEcho 2.0 Specs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 14′ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth, overall: 31 7\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth, gunwales: 29 5\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 13″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull shape: Shallow Arch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocker: 1.75″ bow and stern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 500 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunwales: Vinyl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: grey or olive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 45 lbs. in T-formex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeating:  Web seat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuperSeat Backrest, Slide-on Backrest, Scotty Fishing Rod Holders and our Deluxe Angler Package are some of the available in-stock options you can add to the Echo.  We also stock Float bags, D-rings and rigging line. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eKevlar Skid Plate kit, $189.95   \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstallation of Kevlar Skid Plate kit, $200.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcho 2.0 or Echo LITE...\u003c\/strong\u003e  Our best advice is to focus as much as possible on what you'll be dealing with 80 or 90 percent of the time, and not get too side-tracked with things that might happen once or twice per year.  Either version of the Echo will have the same thoughtfully designed hull shape to be very capable in swift waters or rapids, without sacrificing glide and tracking you want for slower rivers and lakes.  The LITE version is ideal for many of our customers who do not pack real heavy loads and do not see much whitewater action.  The reward for this is a much lighter canoe to carry.  Not sure how heavy you are willing to carry?  This is best done by lifting each version and being honest with yourself.  In a few years you will consider weight to be even more significant.  When most of our customers test paddle the Echo LITE we just don't see them pushing it down in the water very much due to the very high buoyancy of this design. Bonafide rapids is the situation where you would want extra depth of the 2.0 Echo.  Another would be an XXL guy, OR those who really load up the gear.  For the average size paddler, that extra depth might be considered to be a bad thing on a lake, while lightly loaded, being more sail area for the wind, and of course, more weight on the portage.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esquif","offers":[{"title":"Olive with vinyl trim","offer_id":43765649670180,"sku":null,"price":2057.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey with vinyl trim","offer_id":43765649702948,"sku":null,"price":2057.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/Echo-2.0_tan_vinyl_angle.jpg?v=1773099092","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/esquif-echo-2-0","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}