Product detailed description
Detailed product description
Model: Inflatable Kayak Twist 2/1 by Gumotex
Description: Twist 2/1 from Gumotex is a great companion for all lovers of water activities. Thanks to its innovative design, the kayak can be easily converted from a two-seater to a single-seater version, which adds to its versatility. The kayak is stable and comfortable enough to accommodate both a smaller kayaker and an XXL person or two paddlers.
Twist 2/1 is made of a special Nitrilon® material that is highly resistant to abrasion, aging and UV rays. This material is the result of Gumotex's own development and consists of a high-strength PES fabric with an outer layer of synthetic rubber and an inner layer of a natural rubber-based compound. The kayak features removable seats with adjustable backrest for comfortable dry seating, a directional fin for better directional hold and elastic ropes for attaching luggage.
Technical data:
- Length: 360 cm
- Width: 83 cm
- Weight: 13,0 kg
- Maximum load capacity: 180 kg
- Material: Nitrilon®
- Type of paddle: Kayaking
- Maximum number of persons: 2 persons
- Number of air chambers: 3 + 3
- Dimensions when packed: 53 x 36 x 20 cm
- Maximum operating pressure: 0.02 / 0.2 / 3.0 MPa / Bar / PSI
Ship's equipment:
- Multi-stage footrest
- Comfortable inflatable seat with backrest
- Flexible ropes for attaching luggage
- 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
Main features:
- Ideal for recreation by the water and quiet rivers
- For 1 to 2 passengers
- Special Nitrilon® material
- Highly resistant to abrasion, ageing and UV radiation
- Adjustable footrest
- Safety handles on bow and stern
- Comfortable inflatable seat with backrest
- Flexible ropes for attaching luggage
- Directional fin
- Push-push valves
- Pressure relief valve in the bottom of the boat
- Adhesive kit
- Textile bag for transport
Reviews and experiences: The Twist is designed for calmer water up to WW I, making it an ideal choice for families and recreational kayakers. The light weight and easy collapsibility make the Twist 2/1 a great travel companion. Features include removable seats, adjustable footrests and a directional fin for better directional hold. The kayak is highly stable and easy to handle, which even less experienced paddlers will appreciate.
About the manufacturer - Gumotex: Gumotex, founded in 1949 in the Czech Republic, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of inflatable boats. It specializes in the production of high quality inflatable boats made of Nitrilon® material, which is characterized by high durability and easy maintenance. Gumotex uses modern technologies such as thermo-welding to ensure the strength and longevity of their products. This combination of technology and materials makes Gumotex an industry leader, capable of producing boats suitable for a variety of water activities and conditions.
The Gumotex Twist 2/1 is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile kayak for a variety of water activities.
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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