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Wavesport Ethos 9 & 10

Quick & agile Crossover Kayak

The Wavesport Ethos 9 & 10 are general purpose crossover kayaks meaning that they are all-round boats for white water river running but are also capable of touring lakes, canals and tidal estuaries. Distance and whitewater safety in one package!.

cherry bomb Wavesport Ethos crossover kayak

Wavesport Ethos 9 WhiteOut - Cherry Bomb

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river running & kayaking on the river tryweryn in the wavesport ethos

paddling the wavesport ethos past bala bridge in wales

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  • Features
  • Dimensions
  • Colours
  • Delivery

Wavesport Ethos

If you want a fast boat which can tackle flat water and white water expeditions look no further.

 

The Ethos provides a stable, forgiving, and confidence inspiring crossover which can navigate easy white water while tracking well on the flat and choppy waters of the sea. This makes it an ideal crossover that’s well suited to paddling on slow moving rivers, canals, harbours and light costal conditions.

 

Designed for the flat water tourer and low grade white water adventure in mind. The hull and edges mean it will carve into turns enabling greater control and performance while the added length over the normal river runner provides increased speed which along with rocker allows you to push through waves and rapids in your way.

 

The Ethos comes with a Full sized adjustable foot plate meaning that control on white water paddles isn’t a problem, you can paddle with confidence with the fully adjustable backrest, Low-Profile Thigh Braces keeping you connected with the boat improving handling and comfort. When it comes to covering distance the straight line tracking of the TruTrak Skeg means that beginners are able to stay straight with ease and means you are able to save energy on adjusting your direction enabling you to power on throughout the day.

 

Available in ‘WhiteOut’ outfitting offering a comfortable ‘WhiteOut’ padded seat, forward ratcheting back band and adjustable seat and thigh braces meaning that you can feel secure for toruing and white water river running a like. As a great addition you are able to purchase hip pads to offer even more connection aiding when learnign to roll the kayak or just for some extra snugness.

 

The roomy cockpit along with stern storage and bulkhead means that you can carry everything you will need while exploring or on a multi-day expedition. Soft Grip Grab Handle and outfitting adjustment, means that comfort while portaging and paddling is not an issue.

 

To read our full review of the Wavesport Ethos Click Here.

Features

WhiteOut Spec:

  • Soft-grip carry handles
  • Easy empty drain plug
  • Adjustable Full Plate Footrest
  • Rescue/security bar
  • Spring loaded skeg system
  • Adjustable rachet backband
  • Oval storage hatch with bulkhead

Dimensions

 

Ethos 9:

 

  • Length: 9'7" / 291cm
  • Width: 25.75" / 65cm
  • Deck Height: 13'5" / 34cm
  • Cockpit: 36" x 20.5" / 92cm x 52cm
  • Volume: 80 gal / 303 L
  • Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 90 - 200lbs / 41 - 91 kg. Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Wavesport Ethos for your weight

Ethos 10:

 

  • Length: 10'3" / 312cm
  • Width: 27" / 69cm
  • Deck Height: 14'75" / 37cm
  • Cockpit: 36" x 20.5" / 92cm x 52cm
  • Volume: 100 gal / 379 L
  • Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 150-260lbs / 68-118 kg. Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Wavesport Ethos for your weight
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Colours

 

Citrus Twist Wavesport Ethos 10

Citrus Twist

Cherry Bomb Wavesport Ethos 10

Cherry Bomb

Sublime Wavesport Ethos 10

Sublime

Black Ice Wavesport Ethos 10

Black Ice

Delivery

Nationwide delivery available for the Wavesport Ethos. The delivery price will be shown in the shopping basket prior to checkout. For full details on delivery please see: Delivery Information


Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide

Nationwide Click & Collect available for the Wavesport Ethos. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect

Please call us on 02380 861341 if you have any questions about the Wavesport Ethos