Greenland Paddling
Gear
The
paddling accessories on this page are designed to be used with the
Greenland-style paddling technique.
Feathercraft
Klatwa
The beautiful, two-piece Klatwa is patterned after the traditional Greenland
paddle. It is hand-crafted from western red cedar, sitka spruce, and ash.
The wood is finished with varnish and the blade tips and edges are sheathed
in epoxy and 2.5 oz. of fiberglass. Length - 225-cm.
Klatwa (38.5 oz.) $301
Tuilik - Jacket and Sprayskirt
Combo
The tuilik is a paddling garment developed in Greenland that is designed
to keep you warm and dry in extremely cold conditions. This roomy,
all-neoprene tuilik from Brooks Paddling Gear will not restrict movement
of your upper body.
Features: 3mm nylon two-sided neoprene, grippy rubber on shockcord casing,
1/4" adjustable bungee around base, 1" nylon webbing adjuster shoulder straps,
Velcro wrist closures. Color: black. Body Sizes: S,M,L,XL.
Cockpit Sizes: Small base fits circular Greenland-style cockpits; Large base
fits longer cockpits such as on the Khatsalano
Tuilik - small base $329
Tuilik - large base $359
Tuilik - custom sizing $359
Tuilik Size Chart
Sizes range 1 inch and 10 pounds above and below given measurements.
| Sizes |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
Height |
Weight |
| S |
35" |
29" |
35" |
5'6" |
140 lbs. |
| M |
37" |
32" |
37" |
5'8" |
160 lbs. |
| L |
41" |
36" |
40" |
6'0" |
190 lbs. |
| XL |
43" |
40" |
42" |
6'2" |
210 lbs. |
Akuilisaq Greenland-style "summer"
sprayskirt
The Akuilisaq is worn during the summer months in place of the tuilik. Features:
3mm nylon two-sided neoprene, grippy rubber on shockcord casing, 1/4" adjustable
bungee around base, 1" nylon webbing adjuster shoulder straps. Color: black.
Waist Sizes: S,M,L,XL.
Cockpit Sizes: Available in small base for circular Greenland-style cockpits
Akuilisaq - $129
For more
information, to make a
purchase, or to schedule a demo, call toll-free
1-800-586-9318 (U.S.A. and Canada), phone 970-375-1479
(international), or e-mail
info@foldingkayak.com.
| For excellent information about Greenland kayaking techniques
and equipment, we recommend you visit the
Qajaq USA Web
site. |
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