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"Kai Wa'a to me has always been a way to share and express my passions within paddling. My passion for designing, my passion for adventure and my passion for community. I am truly blessed to be able to live these passions each and every day."
~Kai Bartlett, adventrepreneur

Introducing the newest OC1 from Kai Wa'a - a low volume, calm water canoe designed with the versatility to serve a large range of paddlers in calm to small surf conditions.

VEGA
"The performance and quality Iʻve been wanting from a ski for a long time. A new standard for lightness and strength."
SERIES

"The stars aligned with the latest Kai Waʻa designed Ares.
The Ares OC1 has set the bar and exceeded expectations
asthe next evolution of a versatile all around canoe.
After 7 years on the market it continues to be the
choice of champions."


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