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NOTE: All of the following Lay-Up styles use the "Vac-Fusion" (Infusion, Resin-Extraction)" construction system except for certain fiberglass models.
1. L-Glass
Traditional hand-laid heavy duty fiberglass construction. When weight is not a factor but paddling performance and years of durability is these canoes offer the same performance as our high end composite canoes without the price. Perfect for the cottage or resort. Why pay for the weight savings of Kevlar if weight is not an issue, and you don't plan on carrying the canoe around often our fiberglass canoes will paddle like no other.
2. Kevlar
Langford has set the bench mark for Canoe construction for well over two decades by combining time tested designs with cutting edge manufacturing methods and materials. Our Kevlar canoes are constructed of Kevlar bolsterd by our 20th Generation HD Core, these light weight extremely durable canoes are perfect for the best combination of price versus weight, versus longterm durability. This construction process uses a combination of flat Kevlar sheets and a Geometric High Density (HD)Core along with vacuum infusion and forming techniques to insure a strong light canoe hull is produced every time. Heat is then used to cure the composite fabric and resin at high temperatures to insure one fused unit is the end result. These canoes will not delaminate or oil can (Hull Flex).
3. Ultra Lite Kevlar
For the canoeist who must have the lightest canoe in production today. The Ultra Lite Kevlar is constructed of solid Kevlar and a solid HD Core, with ribs. A UV protected exterior and interior provides years of worry free use. These Ultra Lites have a distinct clear internal coat. If you need the lightest, structurally sound canoe available on the market, this is it. This canoe will not delaminate or "Oil Can" and will provide years of trouble free light weight canoeing. You don't have an excuse not to canoe now!
4. Carbon Fibre
Langford Canoe Co has been producing Full Structural Grade A "Graphitized" Carbon Fibre, HD-Cored Hulls longer than any other canoe manufacturer... for over 2 decades our Carbon Hulls have been sought after by paddlers seeking the cutting edge in manfacture. The customer looking for a distinct look, extreme durability and ease of repair our Carbon Fibre Hulls are constructed of full sheets of the popular Graphitized Carbon cloth. Not the lightest canoe available and definitely not for the budget minded, it's a real head turner. If you're after a unique look in the mid range weight category then Carbon Fibre could be for you. The carbon canoes are constructed in the same method as the Kevlar and Ultra Light however coloured exterior resin is not an option. Finished with a clear exterior and painted interior to protect you from the intense heat generated by the black material these are the only true Carbon Hulls on the market.
Do not be fooled by imitation materials, mixed weaves, or spurious construction methods claiming to offer supposed superiority.
"What is Vac-Fusion (Infusion, Resin-Extraction), anyway?"
After years of Cedar manufacture Langford Canoe began a process that led us to our current standing as the premeir manufacturer of up market canoes. Starting in the late 1980's our company branched out to purchase a state of the art manufacturing facility to round out our cedar construction. After revolutionizing the manufacture of laminate hulls Langford has for the passed 20 plus years continued on the bleeding edge of modern laminate hull construction.
When every pound counts, especially on those long, rugged portages, you will appreciate our Vac-Fusion canoes. This method of construction provides the lightest yet strongest hulls possible. Langford is able to use advances in laminate construction found in other industries (sporting goods, automotive, areonautical and boating) because of the adaptibility of our facility and manufacturing background and connections possesd by the companies owner.
Vac-Fusion like similar methods eliminates human error entirely from the lay‑up process. No longer will there be a danger of air bubbles, thick or thin spots, as found in all hand‑laid hulls. During the Vacuum Infusion process, the fabric, the computer designed closed cell high‑density foam core hull & ribs are positioned, and resins are injected and smoothed into the hull.
The interior is then covered with a reusable heat resistant polymer membrane, and a pump removes the air from the mould. The resulting pressure forces the polymer membrane to squeeze into the mould, over the laminate and resins, forcing the air bubbles up and out of the hull entirely. This also ensures a totally even distribution of resin throughout the length of the canoe, immersing every fibre of the fabric in the hull, be it Kevlar or Carbon Fibre. In addition, following this step, the molds are heated to cure the resins at higher temperatures, improving the properties of the resins, and creating the lightest, strongest, most rigid hull possible in what is now one fused unit!
Langford has been building canoes using these modern techniques as well as others for over 20 years. We have maintained a level of innovation and consistent quality, and time tested dependability that is unmatched in the industry. For over 69 years, Canada's oldest canoe company has delivered the best built, best performing, longest lasting canoes in the business, backed by the best warranty should there ever be a problem.
If you are going to do it, do it right. Buy once, buy right!
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