Outrigger
Connection was born out of the passion for paddling. Karel Tresnak,
a two-time world champion whitewater kayaker and former Olympian for
Czechoslovakia began manufacturing fiberglass and composite products
in Kailua, Hawaii in 1988. His goal was to build the fastest and highest
quality canoes on the water. He brought together world-class outrigger
paddlers such as Todd Bradley, Walter Guild and more recently his son
Karel Jr., to paddle his boats in every imaginable condition possible
so that he could refine each boat to perfection. The first solo outrigger
Karel designed was the Arrow, followed by the Arrow II, the Thunder
Viper, the Viper Duo, the Gator, the Axis and
the already classic Stingray. Each design was
revolutionary in its time. Outrigger Connection is not only on the
leading edge of solo outrigger design but also produces the fastest
OC-6 on the market today - the Mirage.
There
has been tremendous growth in the demand for quality outrigger canoes
around the world in recent years. In 2001, Karel and Todd Bradley started
Outrigger Connection Worldwide. They partnered with renowned sea kayak
and surf ski manufacturer, Current
Designs, to build and distribute Outrigger Connection boats throughout
North America. The advanced composite technology used at Current Designs
allows them to build the highest quality outriggers possible.
In North America, Outrigger Connection OC-1's
and OC-2's are available through a qualified
dealer network.
Construction
Outrigger
Connection's canoes are built from the lightest and strongest fiberglass
and graphite laminates available on the market. A thin layer of high quality
gelcoat covers the exterior of the outrigger canoe to protect the laminate
from abrasion and ultraviolet rays. Vacuum bag lamination is used on all
solo and tandem Outrigger Connection boats. This construction technique
wa initially developed by the aerospace industry to produce the strongest
possible product by controlling the resin in the laminate. By combining
perfect laminate materials along with core material, Outrigger Connection
achieves the perfect combination of strength, light-weight and stiffness.
Constant testing of materials is standard practice at Outrigger Connection
Worldwide to ensure every outrigger canoe is of the highest quality. The
Outrigger Connection logo means you have the best.
There
has been tremendous growth in the demand for quality outrigger canoes
around the world in recent years. In 2001, Karel and Todd Bradley started
Outrigger Connection Worldwide. They partnered with renowned sea kayak
and surf ski manufacturer, Current
Designs, to build and distribute Outrigger Connection boats throughout
North America. The advanced composite technology used at Current Designs
allows them to build the highest quality outriggers possible.
Outrigger
Connection's canoes are built from the lightest and strongest fiberglass
and graphite laminates available on the market. A thin layer of high quality
gelcoat covers the exterior of the outrigger canoe to protect the laminate
from abrasion and ultraviolet rays. Vacuum bag lamination is used on all
solo and tandem Outrigger Connection boats. This construction technique
wa initially developed by the aerospace industry to produce the strongest
possible product by controlling the resin in the laminate. By combining
perfect laminate materials along with core material, Outrigger Connection
achieves the perfect combination of strength, light-weight and stiffness.
Constant testing of materials is standard practice at Outrigger Connection
Worldwide to ensure every outrigger canoe is of the highest quality. The
Outrigger Connection logo means you have the best.