{"product_id":"prijon-vivoo-touring-kayak","title":"Prijon Vivoo Touring Kayak | Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew for 2026, the Vivoo by Prijon is a revolutionary touring kayak design suitable for intercoastal and inland waters requiring versatile handling characteristics in an array of variable conditions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis compact kayak has a high volume bow and fore hull and a shallow aft to enable generous interior space for larger paddlers, seaworthiness and ample storage capacity, as well as swiftness in the way that it edges into turns.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its manueverable length makes it light to manage off the water, too. Plus its rocker provides plenty of surfing function and playfulness when initiated. A wonderful happy-medium architecture for river cruising, bay hopping, and rock gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn integrated skeg provides enhanced tracking, especially in choppier waters and swells when stern mounted rudders struggle to reach the water. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is easy to adjust and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vivoo is 14 ft. 10 inches long and has a moderately aggressive vee shaped hull.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its aggressive bow height, sweep, and flare provides substaintial reward when navigating frothy waters and anxious seas, too. Coupled with approximately 2.5 inches of rocker, it planes nicely on a variety of conditions and feels zippy as it rides along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hull is designed with relaxed chines near the waterline. And its 23 inch width, when combined with the pronounced keel vee, only adds to its confidence-inspring stability.\u003c\/strong\u003e The marriage of so many unique attributes enables paddlers to maneuver the kayak quickly and effortlessly while maintaining impressive control in all sorts of situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt accelerates and carries speed efficiently when sitting flat in the water, but can turn sharply when on edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low rear deck allows easy rolling for the more advanced paddler, however when combined with its surprising stability it makes for an excellent kayak for self-rescue types, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VIVOO is game for day trips and multi-day adventures alike. \u003c\/strong\u003eWaterproof bulkheaded bow and stern main hatches and a day hatch provide plenty of space for everything you need for a day trip or shorter journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Prijon PR-T foam seating system is included. It sets a new standard for comfort and weight reduction. \u003c\/strong\u003eWeighing only 200 grams, the super light closed cell foam seat is impressive in its plushness, thermal properties, and support. The adjustable backband can be tightened or loosened on the fly. The thigh braces can be customized to create more or less contact. And the footbraces are reachable without needing much bend in your back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will love the functional details such as the split paddle recesses in front and a full complement of deck lines and bungees.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: GRP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 14' 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 42.9 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit Length: 35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 97.74 gal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 243 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddlerweight: 110 - 220 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by hand in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vivoo is offered in GRP (Glass-Reinforced Plastic) and CA (Carbon-Aramide).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBoth materials are laminated by hand in the traditional way.\u003c\/span\u003e They are more sensitive to hard or sharp impacts so they need to be cared for like you would other composite products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGRP is comprised of matted glass\u003c\/span\u003e which provides incredible stiffness (speed and trueness), ease of repair, a beautiful smooth shine, and moderate pricing. While not the lightest of material options, GRP remains impressively lightweight as compared to polyethylene kayaks by upwards of 20%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCarbon-Aramide is made by combining carbon with Aramide fibers\u003c\/span\u003e to create the highest strength to weight ratio available. It is remarkable at absorbing shocks and is the lighest of all material layups (up to 22 lbs. lighter than HTP).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe GRP layup comes standard with a white hull and colored deck of your choosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Please select your deck side color options when ordering below in conjunction with this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Prijon Vivoo Laminate Color Guide for GFP layups.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prijon.com\/medien\/medienpool\/farben-colors-laminate-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereference guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe CA layup's deck and hull sides can be colored to your liking--different or matching colors accepted. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe hull side will have a translucent finish that reveals the carbon-aramide fibers within. *See seperate product listing for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e** Expanded color options are available for an upcharge. Please refer to this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prijon.com\/medien\/medienpool\/order-form-laminated-endusers.pdf\" title=\"Custom color chart for ordering Prjion laminate kayaks.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecolor chart\u003c\/a\u003e when ordering deck, hull, seam, and outfitting colors. Simply call or write to us with us your preferences. **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(228, 27, 27);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepting Preorders now through March 31st. Price includes all shipping and import fees to deliver to our shop in York, Maine.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ALBkmFJNXJU?si=6HHbU2C1b9wD5WA8\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prijon","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":50609794580713,"sku":null,"price":3825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":50609794613481,"sku":null,"price":3825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":50609794646249,"sku":null,"price":3825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":50609794679017,"sku":null,"price":3825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":50609794711785,"sku":null,"price":3825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":50609794744553,"sku":null,"price":3825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/5484\/8489\/files\/Prijon-vivoo-GRP-red-sea-touring-kayak-01.png?v=1773085703","url":"https:\/\/www.northernexplorershop.com\/products\/prijon-vivoo-touring-kayak","provider":"Northern Explorer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}