The Modern Skin on Frame Kayak
I founded Cape Falcon Kayak in 2002 with the goal of creating skin-on-frame kayaks that could compete in durability and performance with any other type of kayak. Using the brutal Oregon Coast as my laboratory, I spent over a decade testing traditional kayaks as well as my own designs in the most challenging conditions that sea kayakers face. The boats that showed promise went on to be refined through relentless iteration, eventually becoming the kayaks that we offer today.
You may never paddle your kayak into big surf or howling crosswinds, but if you do, it’s good to know that they can handle anything your skill level is ready for.
Watch: Skin-on-Frame Kayak Construction Details
We are constantly pushing ourselves and pushing the limits to make skinboats lighter, stronger, and perform even better. The following 3 videos will take you on a detailed tour of how our kayaks are constructed and outfitted, and what makes them unique.
Construction Details:
Framing, Wood + Design
Construction Details:
Skin, Coating + Outfitting
Construction Details:
Outfitting Options
Need help deciding on which boat to build? Check out this quick guide to choosing a kayak.
You can also explore our online learning platform, where you’ll find free videos and samples of our video courses and plan sets, to see if our teaching style is a good fit for you.
Finally, check out our Student Builds blog, where builders from all over the world document their experiences building our boats.
