Product detailed description
Detailed product description
Model: Inflatable Kayak TWIST 1 by Gumotex
Description: Inflatable kayak TWIST 1 from Gumotex is a great companion for all lovers of water activities. It is designed to provide maximum comfort and stability during recreational rides on lakes and calm rivers. The kayak is very stable and can comfortably accommodate both a small kayaker and an XXL person. The TWIST 1 is equipped with a removable seat with an adjustable backrest, which ensures comfortable dry seating throughout the entire trip.
Thanks to its light weight and easy collapsibility, the TWIST 1 is ideal for trips where it is necessary to carry the boat frequently. The kayak comes standard with a directional fin, which makes it easier to keep a straight course and thus improves the boat's maneuverability. The kayak also features a multi-tiered footrest, elastic ropes for attaching luggage and safety handles on the bow and stern for easy handling.
Technical data:
- Length: 260 cm
- Width: 79 cm
- Weight: 7,4 kg
- Maximum load capacity: 100 kg
- Material: Nitrilon®
- Type of paddle: Kayaking
- Maximum number of persons: 1 person
- Number of air chambers: 3 + 2
- Dimensions when packed: 53 x 35 x 19 cm
- Maximum operating pressure: 0.02 / 0.2 / 3.0 MPa / Bar / PSI
- Cardboard dimensions: 57 x 42.5 x 25 cm
Ship's equipment:
- Multi-stage footrest
- Comfortable inflatable seat with backrest
- Flexible ropes for attaching luggage
- Handles for easy handling
- Safety handles on bow and stern
- Directional fin
- Twist valves
- Push-push valves
- Push-Push and Pressure Relief Valve Wrench
- Pressure relief valve in the bottom of the boat
- Adhesive kit
- Textile bag for transport
About the manufacturer - Gumotex: Gumotex, founded in 1949 in the Czech Republic, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of inflatable boats. Originally focused on the production of tyres and hoses, the company has over time specialised in the production of high quality inflatable boats made of Nitrilon®, a material that is characterised by its high durability and ease of maintenance. Gumotex uses technologies such as thermo-welding and Nitrilon® material to ensure their products are long lasting, highly durable and minimally prone to cracking and abrasion. This combination of technology and materials makes Gumotex an industry leader, capable of producing boats suitable for extreme conditions on wild rivers and the open sea.
The TWIST 1 kayak from Gumotex is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile kayak for a variety of paddling activities, from recreational trips on quiet rivers and lakes to exploring new places.
for a variety of boating activities, from recreational trips on quiet rivers and lakes to exploring new places.
Why choose the Gumotex brand
As the largest Gumotex boat dealer in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, we know why our boats are so popular. Gumotex boasts a nearly 70-year tradition of manufacturing inflatable boats that are synonymous with quality and innovation. Each boat is made from premium materials with attention to detail and the environment, making it your reliable partner on every water adventure.
Reasons to choose Gumotex:
- Unique material and technology: Gumotex boats are not made from ordinary PVC, but from rubber - a natural material that provides excellent durability and flexibility. By producing our own materials, we have full control over the quality of the manufacturing process.
- Environmentally friendly manufacturing: We are committed to environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. Gumotex uses natural and synthetic rubber, minimizing the environmental impact compared to traditional PVC materials.
- Innovation and safety: All our boats are designed for maximum safety and comfort. The boats have a minimum of three air chambers, ensuring that even if one chamber is damaged, the boat will remain afloat.
- Practicality and comfort: Gumotex boats are designed to provide plenty of space and are easy to transport. Most models come in a waterproof backpack that makes the boat easy to carry and store.
- Customer service: We offer comprehensive warranty and post-warranty service, advice on choosing a boat and ensure the availability of spare parts even for models that are no longer standard.
A more detailed look at the production and materials of Gumotex
How Gumotex boats are made: Production starts with sourcing rubber that is environmentally friendly and easy to repair. This material is obtained by cutting the bark of the rubber tree, which is a sustainable resource. Our process is fully vertically integrated - from raw material to final product, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Materials used
We build boats from the ground up. Especially for them we have developed our own material based on natural rubber, which guarantees that the boats will last. They are resistant to abrasion, aging and sunlight.
NITRILON® + DROP-STITCH
- Material composition: Synthetic rubber based outer layer, anchor layer, high strength PES fabric (1,100 dTex), additional anchor layers and a top layer of drop-stitch fabric.
- Features: Minimum tensile strength 3 600/3 100 N (20 × 5 cm sample), minimum weight 1 270 g/m^2.
NITRILON®
- Material composition: High-strength PES fabric with an outer layer of synthetic rubber and an inner layer of natural rubber-based compound.
- Properties: Minimum tensile strength 3 000/3 000 N (20 × 5 cm sample), minimum weight 920 g/m^2.
NITRILON® double-sided
- Material composition: High-strength PES fabric with double-sided synthetic rubber coating.
- Properties: Minimum tensile strength 3 000/3 000 N (20 × 5 cm sample), minimum weight 1 192 g/m^2.
NITRILON® EXTRA
- Material composition: High-strength PES fabric with an inner layer of synthetic rubber and an outer layer of NITRILON® EXTRA.
- Features: Highest quality material for maximum load in professional use and for use in harsh climatic conditions. Minimum tensile strength 3,000/3,000 N (20 × 5cm sample), minimum weight 1,487g/m^2.
PES-PUR
- Material composition: PES fabric type RIPSTOP with internal polyurethane coating and Teflon treatment against water wetting.
- Properties: The material is abrasion, ageing and UV resistant. Minimum tensile strength 1100/900 N (20 × 5 cm sample).
These materials ensure that Gumotex boats provide exceptional durability and long life, which is why they are so popular with paddlers.
International orders
- All international orders are shipped via GLS or DPD spedition.
- Once your order has been shipped, we will send you an email with your track & trace number.
Delivery cost for parcels
via GLS/ DPD spedition
| Country | Delivery cost for parcel till 20 kg: | Free shipping from purchase: |
| SR | 6,50€ | 199€ |
| AT, DE, HU, PL | 8,90€ | 225€ |
| BE, NL, HR, DK, LUX | 10,50€ | 250€ |
| FR, IT, NL, SLO, EST, LAT, LIT, RO, BG, SWE | 15,50€ | 250€ |
| F, NO, POR, ESP, IR, CH, FL, UK | 24,00€ | 250€ |
Delivery cost for paddles
| Country | Delivery cost for paddle shippment: | Free shipping from purchase: |
| SR | 19€ | 399€ |
| AT, DE, HU, PL | 32€ | 399€ |
| BE, NL, HR, DK, LUX | 59€ | 500€ |
| FR, IT, NL, SLO, EST, LAT, LIT, RO, BG, SWE | 59€ | 500€ |
| F, NO, POR, ESP, IR, CH, FL, UK | 75€ | 500€ |
Delivery cost for kayaks
(lenght up to 300 cm)
| Country | Delivery cost for kayak shippment: | Free shipping from purchase: |
| Slovakia | 19€ | 2 000€ |
| Austria | 19€ | 2 000€ |
| DE, HU, PL, SLO | 39€ | 2 000€ |
| Switzerland | 49€ | 2 000€ |
| France | 59€ | 2 000€ |
Delivery cost for seakayaks
(lenght up to 500 cm)
| Country | Delivery cost for kayak shippment: | Free shipping from purchase: |
| Slovakia | 95€ | 3 000€ |
| Austria | 95€ | 3 000€ |
| DE, HU, PL, SLO | 119-139€ | 3 000€ |
| Switzerland | 139€ | 3 000€ |
| France | 159€ | 3 000€ |
Acceptance and complaints
- When taking over the shipment, it is necessary to check the packaging of the shipment - an obvious defect (damage to the packaging) must be reported immediately and noted in the waybill.
- It is thus possible to accept the shipment even with this defect without worrying about the subsequent application of any damage.
- Check the contents of the shipment after the driver's departure, the driver does not wait for the contents to be checked during delivery - hidden defects can be reported within 3 days after receiving the shipment and request a damage report.
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Veslařská ulice 26
624 00 Brno
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Email: info@vodacke-centrum.cz
Phone: +420 737 332 592
