The sporty Vapor 10 kayak is Old Town's latest get-in-and-go boat, with a stable, maneuverable body that's ideal for paddling on lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. Specifically designed to go in and out of the water quickly,
The basic features of an Old Town kayak design. |
the Vapor 10 goes way beyond the basics, with such relaxed features as an adjustable Comfort Flex XT seat with a padded seat and seat back, adjustable foot braces, and soft thigh pads, all of which combine to provide a secure and comfortable paddling position. The kayak also includes a molded-in cockpit tray with a cup holder, so you have a place to store your water or energy drink while paddling.
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.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This is just a really nice kayak. Comes from the factory with things like a drain plug, thigh pads, carrying handles and can holders. It's really easy to get into and out of and for a few bucks you can rig it with pole holders and bungees and you're ready to go. Easy for one person to handle for loading and unloading and is super stable in the water. It tracks well and sits high in the water. I liked my first one so much I'm in the process of buying a second one for my wife.
