The PUMA single canoe will work well on medium and heavy water terrains such as Čeňkova Pila, Kamenice or the upper Elbe. The shape of the bottom is based on the popular GERY model. The resulting boat sits on the borderline between the GERY and BALA (SpeedArt) types. The deck of the ship was modified. The voluminous tip will carry you over big rolls without difficulty, but even small waves won’t rock the boat, thanks to the narrow tip on the waterline.
The boat maintains speed perfectly and smoothly transitions from undulating terrain to calm water. The bottom is shaped into an arch, so the rider cannot expect a stable boat of the KIKU or SQOTER types. For the PUMA, a large fin is supplied as standard, which guarantees smoother passage through eddies. PUMA will be appreciated by professional racers who expect the maximum from the boat.
In the relatively short time since PUMA was founded, it has found many world-class athletes such as Ondra Rolenc, Matěj Vaněk, Alva Beier, Ondřej Kvapil, Matouš Beier and many others.
Ondřej Rolenc:
PUMA was developed for top riders who demand perfect handling and maximum speed from their boat.
Uncompromising rolling passages without stopping will amaze you with the speed and ease with which this boat can be driven, that you will wonder why you didn’t buy it earlier.
When developing this boat, we focused on stability and displacement, where the boat stands somewhere between the Gera and Bala (SpeedArt) types. It has wings that will hold you to the end of an extreme tilt, but also won’t get in the way when riding in calmer waters. On the other hand, the voluminous tip will take you easily through large rolls and small waves, which will not jump the boat thanks to the narrow tip on the waterline.
The bottom is shaped into an arch, so the rider cannot expect a stable Kiku or Squoter type boat here, it simply does not have a flat surface.
Attention was paid to the maximum length of the boat and its sharp tips, which guarantee the largest possible part of the boat in the water and the related speed and its inertia. You will feel that the boat is leaving under your hands and you do not lose speed, it excels with a long slide after the end of the shot so that you save power for even stronger shots.
For the PUMA, a large blade is supplied as standard, which guarantees calmer passage through eddies, does not shoot, is more hard and straight. A lower beam is not recommended due to the nervousness of the boat, possible shots and failure to maintain direction.
+ PLUSES +
Excellent holding speed (inertia)
Better passability of cylinders – larger volume
Stable at maximum tilt
A universal boat, both for calm, wild and technical tracks, in short, everywhere at home
Obedience in management
It’s cool and you have to have it because the best singles have it :)
– The ship is not suitable for:
unstable riders afraid to ride in camber/tilt – KIKU2 or Lulu is for you
beginners and small children – PUMA JUNIOR with a lowered deck and its smaller volume is for them
Matej Vanek:
Due to its shape, the PUMA is a great boat for both wild and calm water with shallows. It’s simple to control, yet it manages to hold its direction very well. The PUMA is quite wobbly, but no other ship can compete with it for speed. This beast was created by the best multi-medalist in the world, Ondřej Rolenc, so I think that says it all. It is the clear choice for those who want to rule the water.
