Innovation & Technology
Innovative designs & smart technology ensures that our products are of the highest standard on the market. Back in the 80's we were the first company to produce paddles with a PVC foam core and use of pre-preg materials. Over the years we continuesly searched for better materials and new production methods. This evolved into the unique way we produce our paddles and kayaks now. Our focus is besides making high quality products on the inviroment.
We do that by recycling materials and reduce waste in our production. In cooperation with a eminent developer Ralph dost we are testing and experimenting with Eco / Bio bases resins and fabrics. The result are positive, but not yet at a standard that we can take these materials to use in our products. In the near future we expect to implement step by step more and more Bio based products in our paddles and kayaks.
Our paddles
are made by high temperature and pressure moulding technology.
The cores are CNC presision cut to the milimeter. The resins and (carbon) fibers we use are of earospace quality. We use high pressure and hight temperature to reach the optimal strenght and lowest weight. We already do this for over 35 years ( double dutch paddles ). So you can trust our quality!
Our kayaks
are now ALL made by one-piece-seamless-infusion. 1+1=3 For our poloboat production we have an exclusive partnership with Nelo in Portugal.
Both our companies ( Nelo & Double Dutch / Vortex ) each have over 40 year of experience in design, development and production.
After lots of testing, testing and more testing we now are convinced our boats are of the highest quality available on the market.
The construction, material layup have been develop in cooperation with Manuel Ramos, owner of Nelo who after many years of testing finally found the perfect solution to make one-piece-infusion boats. This is not only an advantage for the quality of the kayaks but also it reduces waste and is cleaner for workers, and environment.
All boats have extra reninforced edges on the impact zones of the boat. For extra edge strength we've added a black KEVLAR outside seam.
NEW 2021 Tougher gelcoat, stronger body, longer lifetime!!
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