FAST TRIPPER / FITNESS TRAINER

It was risky. Time was beyond tight. But the day was perfect and the opportunity not to be missed. Putting in at Fish Creek after 2:00, you fly through the Saranacs, running Bartlett Carry.  You hit Oseetah then Lake Flower, hammering past the tennis courts. There’s the landing. You’re early for dinner, thanks to Shadow and the paddling fitness you’ve gained from all of those morning sessions.

Shadow is 25” wide with enough rocker to be very stable in all conditions.  A great fitness boat, it is also a fun and fast tripper for more experienced paddlers.

Placid Boatworks Shadow lightweight pack canoe top and side view
Starting at $3,995

TOP VIEW
Length: oa 16′, wl 15’7″
Length/width ratio: 8.5
Weight: 22.5 – 25.5lbs

SHEER
Bow 17″
Mid 11″
Stern 14″

ROCKER
Bow 3″
Stern 1.5″

END VIEW
Beam:
Rails 21″
Max 25″
3″ @ 22″ wl

DISPLACEMENT
6″ freeboard 540#
4″ wl 320#
3″ wl 210#
2″ wl 130#

STOCK COLORS

garnet colored Placid Boatworks lightweight pack canoe
sapphire colored Placid Boatworks lightweight pack canoe
emerald colored Placid Boatworks lightweight pack canoe
onyx colored Placid Boatworks lightweight pack canoe
amethyst colored Placid Boatworks lightweight pack canoe

Custom colors and graphics are available. To learn more click here.

WATCH THE SHADOW IN ACTION

Ready To Join The Pack?

If you’re tired of heavy boats…

If you want to paddle farther with less effort…

If you’re ready for something truly special on the water…

Set Yourself Free.
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Premium, ultralight pack canoes handcrafted with passion in Lake Placid, New York since 2004.

Contact Info

263 Station Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946

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