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Esquif

Esquif Taureau

£1,695.00
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Pre-Order

With Pre-Order, you can purchase the latest items added to our store in advance of them arriving with us.

Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

Pre-Launch

With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on Undetermined
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Hassle free return process

Returns

Extended returns running for all purchases before 23rd December. Extended returns allows you to buy something now to give as a gift for Christmas, and the receiver can return the item up until the 30th Janary 2025! All other usual returns policies apply as listed below.

Everyone hates the faff of returns, no doubt. We ulimately want you to be happy with the item you bought, first time so if you're unsure please do reach out to us and we'll be happy to share our expertise and advice to help you get it right first time. The best way to reach out is via out livechat, by clicking the icon in the bottom right hand corner.

If you are wanting to swap items, then you need to place a brand new order on our website for the new item. This ensures the fastest possible turn around for you.

If you do need to return your items then please package the items up carefully with a returns form and send them to:
Returns
Go Kayaking North West
Marina Village
Preston Brook, Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 3DW

You are responsible for the shipping cost and safe packaging of any items that were ordered that are no longer wanted. We need you to fill in the returns form, which is included in your package and is also available to download at the top of this page. This is really important to include in your return so we know who we are refunding. We recommend that you use a service which is tracked and signed for. It is ultimately your responsibility to get the item to us and we can not be responsbile for any items lost or any additional shipping cost. You are also welcome to drop the items off at any of our stores for a full refund to your original payment method.

Once we have received your items we will process your refund via your original payment method subject to the following conditions:
  • You must notify us within 14 working days by post, email or telephone of your intention to do this.
  • The product must be unused, with their original tags.
  • The products are in pristine condition with no scuffs, dirt, marks, pet hair or other contaminants
  • We reserve the right to refuse to refund if we require further proof of identity. You must be the original purchaser.
  • You are responsible for any return postage unless the item was sent to you incorrectly
  • We can not refund the original shipping cost to you
The returned item must be in the same condition we sent it to you in, usually brand new with no contaminants and still with its original tags. We could reject the return, or take a re-stocking fee if the returned item is not in the same condition as we sent it.

For copywright we can not accept returns on DVDs and Books.

Items that are inteded as PPE can only be returned under very strict conditions. Everything must be returned exactly as it was sent with packaging and labels in tact. We can not accept a return if the packaging comes back squashed, or if the items look like they've been tampered with. Items considered PPE are:
  • All Buoyancy Aids
  • All Helmets
  • Slings, Karabiners & Pulleys.
  • Throwlines & Towlines
We can not accept returns on ex demo, 2nd hand or used kit is sold as seen and can not be returned. If you are buying any items that are used please ensure you are happy with the condition before purchase and you are welcome to request more photos.

Warranty:

If you think your product might be defective and wish to claim a warranty then please notify us by email with detailed pictures of the defect & your receipt as well as a detailed description of the defect. Usually manufactureres will require the product back for inspection. In which case it is the customers responsibility (including cost) to get the item back to us, or the manufacturer. Refunds for postage can not be given, regardless of whether the warranty is successful or not.

You wll be charged shipping to send goods back to you, regardless of whether the warranty was successful.

Replacement item, or warranty items can be collected or dropped off in store free of charge.

Most manufacturers will first look at if a feasible repair can be done to the item before decided whether to replace. The manufactureres decision is final.

If the manufacturer decides to repair the product for a cost that cost will be passed onto the customer. We will endeavour to ensure that you are informed of the cost before any work is done, or we will quote you before sending the item off.

We always try to get a warranty turned around within 2 weeks but this varies dependant on supplier.

Esquif Taureau

Brand:Esquif

Code:ESTA

The Taureau was designed by Mark Scriver, Andrew Westwood, Paul Mason, Joe Langman and Jacques Chassé named after the Taureau River, a renowned steep creek in the Laurentian Mountains north of Quebec city. It is a responsive, dry, quick and playful creeking and free-riding open canoe. This boat is made with our exclusive T-form Elite for a lighter weight and similar strength to typical polyethylene canoes and kayaks.
 
The two-stage bow rocker gives speed, dryness and predictable boof landings. The sterm rocker lets you boof and release the stern for flat spins. The planing hull with release chines will surf and spin when you get to fun playspots. The full-volume ends and unique deck keep it dry and will handle steep gradients. It comes outfitted with a saddle and Yakima footbraces, foam kneeblocks, and side foam floatation for a secure fit and maximum floatation. It will attract hard-core creek boaters as well as river running freeboaters.
 
There are 3 of these available and they are exceptional value, so grab yours while you can! They are all unused and bagged up, the saddles are fitted and are untouched.
 
 
Delivery Information
Because you are spending a lot of money on your kayak, we will endeavour to get it to you as quickly as we can. Your £45 shipping cost gets you a  three day service through DX freight. We only dispatch the kayaks on a Monday or Tuesday to minimise time spent with the delivery company. If we send it on a Monday it will be with you on Thursday, if we send it on Tuesday it will be with you on Friday. If we send it any later than Tuesday the kayak will be in the freight depot over the weekend, something we try to minimise. You are required to check the package for damage, and sign for it if there is any. A signature is required on all deliveries. We also require a telephone number so you can be contacted by DX. We will send you tracking details via email when the boat has been collected.
 
 

T-Form Elite

tformT-Form Elite is a unqiue material and thermoforming process that Esquif has developed to produce a thermoformed, twin-sheet canoe. Although this process could use polyethylene alloy sheets similar to the material in rotomolded kayaks, our proprietory polypropylene based material has superior strength, weight stability and cosmetic properties. A thermoformed deck and hull of this unique material is fused to form the Taureau.

Storing

Ideally your canoe should be stored inside, upside down on racks in a cool and dry environment. If you store your canoes outside it should also be upside down on racks and the wooden gunnels should never touch the ground. Do not store it where it will be exposed to ice and snow loads as this can distort your canoe. See the wooden gunnels section for specific care instructions.

 

 

Sizing Information

Construction:    T-Form Elite

Length:    2.44 m (8’)

Width:    68.6 cm (27”)

Depth:    40.6 cm (16”)

Shape:    Asymmetrical

Colour:    Orange

Weight:    15.9 kg (35 lbs)

Option:    Factory-installed outfitting

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