Our take on the classic open canoe, the Oryx provides all day seating comfort and easy paddling for two. Perfect for traversing lakes and flatwater river systems like the Boundary Waters and the Yukon.
Oryx
Build to Order
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Product Description
Our take on the classic open canoe, the Oryx is narrower and longer than the raft inspired Forager and features two specialized ergonomic seats that allow the paddlers to sit upright. The high seating position is ideal for all day seating comfort, putting in miles, and relaxing while fishing or wildlife watching. The Oryx is also our fastest flatwater boat hull. Experienced whitewater canoeists will be able to run up to Class II+ whitewater with ease in the Oryx, but the Forager is a better multi-person whitewater packraft.
Due to the seating configuration, the Oryx is best paddled with a canoe style paddle. However, it can be paddled by a single stern paddler with a kayak paddle so that the front paddler can fish, take pictures, make lunch, etc. We recommend the Aquabound Shred-Apart 240cm paddle with the Oryx.
Features
Manufacturing
Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado
Shape
Cargo Hull
Tube Diameter
13.1-inch
Valve
Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments
4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, 4 single D-rings, and 1 bow handle
Seating
Custom fit mushroom seat for rear paddler and touring seat for front paddler
Build Configurations
Open
Cargo Fly
Standard (Internal Dry Bags sold separately)
Materials
Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
Includes
Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit
Recommended Gear
Aqua-Bound Shred-Apart 240cm Paddle, Astral V-Eight PFD
California Proposition 65 Warning
Using the Aquaseal in the repair kit will expose you to toluene, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Build Configurations
Open Touring
The Oryx is available only in the open touring build configuration. It is not available with spray decks or self bailing configurations due to the seating system.
Cargo Fly Zipper
Our innovative Cargo Fly internal storage system comes standard on the Oryx. The Cargo Fly features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to store your gear inside the tubes. The system provides drier and more secure gear storage and improved paddling performance due to a lower center of gravity.
Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Fly system. The bags slip inside the Cargo Fly zipper and can be organized along the inside of the tubes to balance the load. The Oryx does not have internal attachments to clip the dry bags in place. This allows the paddler to load the boat with multiple bags depending on the trip. The XL Internal Dry Bags are sized to fit with the Oryx hull size, but the Roll-Top and Zippered Dry Bags will work as well. We recommend 1-2 sets of bags for the Oryx.
Specifications
Exterior Length129in | 328cm
Exterior Width41in | 104cm
Stern Interior Width15.5in | 39cm
Bow Interior Width14in | 36cm
Weight11.6lb | 5.3kg
Packed Size19x8.25in | 48x21cm
Max Capacity*800lb | 363kg
*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, and internal dry bags for Cargo Fly.
**Packed size is a reference measurement based on folding each lengthwise edge of the boat to the center and rolling from the bow. There are many other methods of rolling and folding the boats that will result in a different packed size that may be more or less efficient for packing depending on the situation.
***Max Capacity is the maximum total weight (paddlers and cargo) that the boat can reasonably carry in flatwater under ideal conditions. Actual capacity for any given trip will vary widely based on the paddler’s skill and water conditions. Please review our weight carrying capacity guide for further details.
