Achieving the impossible - lightning speed that doesn't punish those human lapses. Got Your Back!
Learn More
Given a chance, we'd paddle whitewater every day. But life doesn't always throw us what we want. That's why we've designed the Ethos - to take you from one adrenaline-fueled adventure to the next. Conquer a rapid, ride a wave train and cruise on down the river in search of more. When you need to cover some ground, carry all the kit and still have fun, why compromise?
The ultimate crossover platform with more whitewater performance attributes than other designs in its category. The Ethos is fitted with our full whitewater footbrace system and has a whitewater focused rocker profile and progressive chines that bring outstanding speed and control. Uncompromised comfort on long river days or multi-day treks is made possible with our CORE WhiteOut Seat System, roomy cockpit and sizable gear storage space.
The CORE Play Seat provides the ultimate level of adjustment and fit, making it easy to adjust your seat position on the fly. Intuitive controls allow 10cm of fore and aft seat adjustment - allowing you to tune your position for that perfect balance on the river. The hull beam is also welded to the kayak for extra durability and stifness.
Outfitting comprises of the CORE Leg Lifter - providing 7.5cm of elevation, allowing for more efficient energy transfer from the paddler to the kayak. Low-Profile Thigh Braces offer good grip whilst maximising on cockpit room. Our unique Flip-Over Carry Hip Pads provide and extra level of comfort when paddling and then flip over to give extra shoulder padding for carrying the kayak. The backband, hip pads and seat all covered in our stylish, marine vinyl white pads
If you want the ultimate level of outfitting, then you have found it in CORE WhiteOut.
| Length: 9' 7" / 291 cm | Width: 25.75" / 65 cm |
| Boat Weight: 51 lbs. / 23 kg | Deck Height: 13.5" / 34 cm |
| Cockpit Length: 36" / 92 cm | Cockpit Width: 20.5" / 52 cm |
| Volume: 80 gal / 303 L | Paddler Weight: 90 - 200 lbs. / 41 - 91 kg |
*Specifications and features are subject to change. Colours may vary slightly from those shown. Colour combinations will vary from those shown and are unique for each boat we produce. Variations in colour are not covered by warranty.
Comfortable cockpit padding with our signature marine vinyl white pads - easy to wipe and clean keeping your Wave Sport kayak looking stylish and fresh.
Play with your seats fore and aft position on-the-fly for the perfect balance for you and any gear. Intuitive controls and a quick-reference indexing system allows for easy adjustment.
Ratcheting CORE leg lifter provides the ultimate connectivity that allows more efficient energy transfer from the paddler to the kayak and reduces muscle fatigue in your legs for all day comfort.
An optional seat booster pad is included for extra customisation.
Easily adjust the tension of your backhand with forward positioned ratchets.
Uniquely designed 'flip-over' hip pads make the cockpit more roomy and comfortable for carrying.
Low profile, multi-position thigh braces give connection and control of the kayak, whilst maximising on space for comfort.
Focused on safety and sets an industry standard of excellence. A reinforced bulkhead with expanding toe-cups to prevent feet from pushing past. Includes foot padding for customisation.
Designed to easily store a water bottle and throw bag together. Keeping those essential items accessible.
Gear loops with quick clip access - unclip the backband to gain access to gear loops and storage behind the seat.
Large oval hatch on the stern makes it easy to pack your gear for an overnight or extended river trip.
Bungee cord on the rear deck allows gear to be quickly secured.
Designed to add comfort on those longer treks to the put in or take out.
Easy to reach and self draining security point.
Spring loaded skeg system that is easy to deploy and retract. Use to aid tracking on flatter water and raise on whitewater.
Quick release skeg control cleat.
Allows for easy drainage of water whilst being carried on paddlers right hand shoulder.
Choose Your Size & Outfitting
Please enter your location to find a dealer near you.
