Esquif Announces 'T-Formex Lite'

Canadian canoe manufacturer Esquif has crafted a lighter version of its durable material T-Formex. T-Formex Lite is able to reduce the overall weight of their traditional T-Formex models by about 20%. While they are still in the process of still determining which models will be rolled out, currently the new 55 lb Huron 17 and the Canyon are being manufactured.

“While our canoes are designed for many uses, we understand not everyone requires the extreme durability of traditional T-Formex. T-Formex Lite is a NOT a cheapening of the material, rather a reoptimization of where the material is placed for each model. We also looked at every component to see where we could achieve weight reduction…. And WE DID IT! Paddlers fully grasp the difference between a 65 and a 55 lb canoe and all indications, they are excited about this development”

— Esquif

If you want your boat to be a bit lighter on your portages, but still want a super tough canoe, then T-Formex Lite might be a better choice. Learn more over at Esquif’s website.