Welcome to Ultralight Paddling

'Old School' Canoes
Most of us have had a cheap kayak or canoe over the years, perhaps it was a freebee or a hand-me-down,  but we found out quickly that they were heavy, slow, and just no fun.  By the time we loaded up- and then unloaded at our destination, we were too pooped to paddle. The price may have made it seem like a great deal, but what good is a great deal on something I won't use?  I can't carry it in to a hidden pond or lake, not with 80lbs on my back. 
It's time to change that with Ultralight Paddling's Slipstream canoes... buy a canoe that you can actually use!

Whether reaching those fish in places that you could never reach before, or traveling further than you even thought possible via portage, or just having the freedom of loading the canoe on the vehicle by yourself... our Slipstream canoes make it all possible. 

This is not your daddy's canoe!
  • Kevlar, Hybrid, and Carbon fiber will all be significantly lighter than plastic, aluminum or fiberglas.  As light as 9 lbs!
  • Our padded cushion seats will be much more comfortable than sitting on a flat wood or aluminum seat.
  • Sitting a few inches off the hull greatly adds to stability by lowering the center of gravity.  No more tipping over!
  • The SportDuo rear seat is movable to help compensate for weight changes in the front.  The front seat is removable to make room for 'stuff'. 

Ditch your 45-95lb lugger
Our Slipstream ultralight canoe models are 9lbs to 26lbs.  Look around online,  there are many expensive 'lightweight' kayaks and canoes that weigh 45lbs plus.  That may be light, but it's not ultralight.  Those same boats sell for up to $3,000.  That's no deal either.  

Ultralight canoes do not have to be expensive
With Slipstream, ultralight paddling is actually an economical way to have fun, and enjoy a virtual vacation every weekend.  Compare features, weight, and pricing to other canoes or even kayaks out there, you'll see we are extremely competitive when it comes to Kevlar, Hybrid, or Carbon Fiber construction.  

Canoes can be customized
Beside various models, there are plenty of colors, wood choices, and more. 
We even have options that make paddling possible with young kids, or even dogs.  
Still not sure about a Slipstream canoe?  Look at our comparison page.

Our business is in the best location between NYC and the Adirondacks. In the Mid-Hudson Valley we have easy access to the best that New York has to offer.  Call and leave a message, or send an email... and let's get together and talk!

Ultralight Paddling...
Love it, not lug it!

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Slipstream Impulse
Ultralight Paddling
Mailing address: 1769 Route 300
Newburgh, NY 12550
845-863-3452  (Please leave a message)
E Mail: UltralightPaddling@gmail.com
Sales by appointments only... to ensure you get exactly what you want.     Thanks.  Call or email today!

Return policy:  
​If you order a canoe and upon picking it up you don't like the color, wood, etc.  will gladly take it back. If you add special items that are custom to you such as an altered deck plate that is specific to you, there may be charges to alter the canoe back to 'neutral'.  
If you have the canoe shipped to you and it is damaged in transit, then it must be declared as such with the shipper, and they will return it back to Slipstream Waterworks. If you have a canoe shipped to you and you don't like the canoe for any other reason, you can return the canoe but you must pay the return shipping, and the subsequent reship if so desired.  
If you damage the canoe while using it, Slipstream can very likely repair it for a modest cost, but you must pay for shipping to/from Slipstream waterworks.
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