{"product_id":"wenonah-wilderness-carbon-kevlar-ultralight","title":"Wenonah Wilderness Carbon Kevlar Ultralight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis New Canoe Coming Soon!  -give us a call to learn more.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Wilderness solo is in our special Carbon Kevlar ultralight construction, weighing in at just 29 lbs. with a shiny black Carbon Fiber exterior and Kevlar interior layers. Quite a bit more durable than Wenonah's \"graphite ultra-light\" layup with less Kelvar, which was derived to shave off every pound possible for their racing canoes.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe've been ordering this same Carbon Kevlar layup for decades since its beauty, lightness and durability suits our customers very well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilderness is named in remembrance of Dick Proenneke, a legendary wilderness man who spent 30 years of his retired life living alone in the wilds of Twin Lakes, Alaska.  The Wilderness is a solo canoe that can take you far away from it all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliantly designed for extended solo trips it portages well, paddles efficiently, carries plenty of gear and gives a dry ride in rough waters. It's well-rounded stability and moderate rocker make it excellent for lakes or rivers, while inspiring confidence whether fully loaded for multi lake canoe tripping, or un-loaded for an evening paddle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilderness is much lighter than kayaks of similar length... and easily outperforms them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhen paddled with a single blade, or double blade paddle, Wilderness is sure to please.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilderness responds well when used with a single blade, or a double blade paddle. A kayak style paddle such as our 260cm double blade offers improved performance on calm water, and better control in wind or adverse weather.  Wilderness is lighter than any kayak of comparable length, and when paddled this way, will easily outperform a kayak of similar size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparisons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilderness is similar stability but quicker and has 2\" more depth at center, for more seaworthiness and capacity when compared to the Basswood solo.  Wilderness is better for medium to Extra Larger sized folks with gear, where Vagabond is about a foot shorter and better for medium sized paddlers with gear.  Prism includes the bucket style seat for sitting only, whereas the Wilderness seat is adjustable in height and angle for sitting or kneeling.  When compared to Wilderness, the Prism is similar capacity, a bit faster but less maneuverable since it is about a foot longer with less rocker.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver many years we have noticed how Wenonah canoes hold up MUCH better than other brands, some of those cost Less, while other cost much More!  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eLength: 15' 4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eGunwale Width: 27\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eMaximum Width: 30.5\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eWaterline Width: 29.75\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eStern Depth: 17\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eCenter Depth: 14\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eBow Depth: 19\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eRocker: 1.25\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eKevlar Ultra-light:  32 lbs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarbon Kevlar Ultra-light:  29 lbs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eTuf-weave Flex-core:  52 lbs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eOur price is good for our in-stock Wenonah Wilderness, Carbon Kevlar Ultra-light, at just 29 lbs.  Exterior is clear Carbon fiber; interior layers are Kevlar.  Black anodized aluminum trim, adjustable footbrace and hung web seat that adjusts in height as well as angle, for sitting or kneeling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003ePick up available at our Waterport, NY store.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eShipping\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe available for an extra fee.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eRemovable Yoke\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eBench style SuperSeat -backrest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eBench style SuperSeat -seat cushion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eScotty Rodholders\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eScotty Camera\/Go-pro mount\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003eCup holders\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-5 nopad\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e We recommend 303 UV protection, at least twice a year if you store your canoe indoors, more often if you don't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wenonah","offers":[{"title":"Wilderness Carbon Kevlar","offer_id":44128493338660,"sku":null,"price":3999.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/7747\/0244\/files\/WildernessCarbonULblackAdjwebFbi2.jpg?v=1777386431","url":"https:\/\/oakorchardcanoe.com\/products\/wenonah-wilderness-carbon-kevlar-ultralight","provider":"Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}