Old Town Canoes and Kayaks 10 Vapor Recreational Kayak Review
Old Town Canoes and Kayaks 10 Vapor Recreational Kayak Feature
- Sporty kayak designed to provide stable, comfortable ride
- Maneuverable body is ideal for lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers
- Comfort Flex XT seat with padded seat back, adjustable foot braces, and soft thigh pads
- Molded-in cockpit tray with cup holder; stern day well
- Molded-in paddle rest; measures 10 feet long; weighs 48 pounds
 The basic features of an Old Town kayak design. |
Like other Vapor series models, the kayak's truly revolutionary design feature, however, is the stern day well. The outer edges of the day well are higher than the cockpit rim and well above the water; this keeps your lunch and other items dry above the waves and out of the dripped-in and tracked-in mud and water in the bilge. Other features include a molded-in paddle rest and built-in carrying handles. Made of single-layer polyethylene, the Vapor 10 is available in such colors as sunrise and cloud.
Specifications:
- Length: 10 feet
The Vapor 10 is ideal for lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. - Width: 28.5 inches
- Cockpit: 19.5 by 48 inches
- Depth: 16.75 inches
- Weight: 48 pounds
- Max load range: 275 to 325 pounds
About Old Town
Tradition and technology have had a long and comfortable marriage at Old Town. The company built its first wood and canvas canoe in 1898, with a blueprint that was more durable and easier to maintain that the Native American birch canoe that inspired it. The company followed a similar path in 1940, converting the traditional sealskin kayak design into a more durable wood and canvas version. The same spirit of innovation led Old Town to introduce lightweight fiberglass kayaks and canoes in the 1950s and '60s, and to employ such lightweight, cutting-edge materials as PolyLink3 and SuperLink3 in the 21st century. Despite the advances in materials, consumers can rest assured that the boats are built with the same attention to detail as the originals. Old Town's kayaks and canoes are still hand-shaped on the same cedar forms that were used more than 100 years ago, and they're still manufactured to the same quality standards in Old Town, Maine. And though the original Old Town artisans aren't building the canoes and kayaks, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren may be carrying on the tradition, as the company has employed generations of family members at its plant.
The Vapor 10 is one of Old Town’s newest get-in-and-go kayaks. This sporty kayak offers a stable efficient, and comfortable ride and is designed to cover a wide variety of paddling activities. Ideal for lakes, estuaries and protected waters, The Vapor 10 goes way beyond the basics with features. With the adjustable Comfort Flex seat with a padded seat, adjustable foot braces, and thigh pads, you get a secure and comfortable paddling position. The molded-in paddle rest gives you a place for your paddle while you’re eating of shooting photographs of your friends. The cockpit dash offers a cup holder and storage for small items. Built in sturdy grab handles make loading and unloading a breeze. Like other Vapor series models, the truly revolutionary design feature of the Vapor 10 is the stern Day Well. The outer edges of the Day Well are higher than the cockpit rim and well above the water; your lunch and other items stay dry above the waves and out of the dripped-in and tracked-in mud and water in the bilge of the kayak. Also available are the Old Town Vapor 10XT and 12XTS models which include a cover on the Day Well to keep your belongings out of the sun and rain, a bungee to hold your paddle in the paddle-park, additional seat and seat-back padding, and a bungees iPad storage area for your portable elctronics. For a longer stiffer tracking model of the Vapor, check out the Vapor 12, Vapor 12S or Vapor 12XTS. Made in USA.
Specifications: Length 10' / 3 m, Width 28.5" / 72.4 cm, Cockpit 19.5" x 48" / 49.5 x 121.9 cm, Depth 16.75" / 42.6 cm, Weight 48 lbs / 21.8 kg, Max Load Range 275 - 325 lbs / 124.7 - 147.4 kg
