All three Gumotex inflatable canoes are made of NITRILON® material, which is produced directly at Gumotex (a high-strength fabric with layers of rubber). Nitrilon has the advantage over the PVC competition that it folds very well (even at low temperatures), has a long service life and dries quickly. Unlike PVC boats, Nitrilon does not contain phthalates, which have negative effects on the body.

Gumotex canoes are inflated to the same pressure of 3 PSI , which ensures sufficient boat stiffness. 

Canoe Pálava Gumotex

The Pálava canoe is the smallest and cheapest of the Gumotex canoes. The canoe does not have self-draining holes and is therefore suitable for water tourism on rivers of lower difficulty, up to WW 2. The canoe can carry two adults and luggage for several days or 2 adults and one child. The Pálava is faster than Baraka's canoe, but less stable. After passing a larger rapid (WW2) or after lowering a weir, it is sometimes necessary to stop and dump the water from the canoe.

We recommend Pálava for water tourism and lighter wild water.

Baraka Gumotex canoe

The Baraka Canoe is a self-inflating whitewater canoe up to WW4 difficulty. The pouring sleeve can be closed in still water to prevent water from flowing in. On the water and especially in the headwind, it is slower than Pálava or Scout. Canoe Baraka can carry two adults and 1 to 2 children can fit on the middle inflatable seat. The load capacity and stability is significantly higher than that of the Pálava. 

We recommend the Baraka to boaters who want to ride on wild water WW2-WW4 or for heavy crews over 200 Kg for water tourism.

Canoe Scout Gumotex

The Scout canoe is the largest canoe with a huge carrying capacity and surprisingly good speed on the water. Of the Gumotex canoes, it is the fastest and largest, but due to its long length, the Scout is less maneuverable. It will carry a huge amount of cargo or 2 adults and 2 children. The Scout is suitable for water tourism on rivers and WW3. The Scout Standard version has a pouring sleeve and duralumin reinforcements under the seat, which improve the handling characteristics of the canoe, especially with heavier crews.

We recommend the Scout for multi-day water tourism and for families with children. The Scout can carry two adults and two children up to ten years old without any problems.

Baraka vs Pálava vs Scout parameters comparison

Technical data 
Burning A blessing Scout
Length (cm) 400 410 445
Width (cm) 90 105 95
Use water tourism to WW2 wild water to WW4 water tourism to WW3
Number of air chambers 3 3 + 1 3
Dimensions of packed boat (cm) 55 x 40 x 25 70 x 43 x 30 70 x 45 x 30
Weight (kg) 17.5 23,5 25
Maximální nosnost (kg) 240 350 450
Maximální počet osob 2+1 2+1 3 (2+2)
Max. provozní tlak (MPa/Bar/PSI) 0,02 / 0,2 / 3,0 0,02 / 0,2 / 3,0 0,02 / 0,2 / 3,0
Materiál Nitrilon Nitrilon Nitrilon

Kanoe Pálava je určena na lehčí divokou vodu do WW2 a vodní turistiku

Pálava je na tekoucí vodě rychlá a obratná a ve srovnání s plastovou kánoí i velmi stabilní. Výhodou nafukovací lodi je její nepotopitelnost a při případném cvaknutí vám vytvoří plovoucí oporu. Nespornou výhodou je i nízká hmotnost kánoe Pálava a snadná manipulace při přenášení jezů a dalších překážek na řece.

The Pálava canoe is suitable for lighter wild water

Kánoe Pálava je oblíbená loď na vodní turistiku. Lehčí posádka může naložit bagáž na týden a nebo usadit dítě na prostřední sedačku.

Pálava is the most popular inflatable canoe for water tourism

The Baraka canoe is the most popular whitewater inflatable canoe. The self-draining sleeve and riding gear allow the canoe to be used even in rapids up to WW4 difficulty

Gumotex Baraka with pouring sleeve

The Baraka canoe is stable and maneuverable on white water. In larger rapids, you will appreciate the pouring sleeve, which can be closed in calm water.

Baraka white water canoe

The Baraka canoe is suitable for big paddlers

Baraka is a popular stable boat for water tourism for paddlers and XXL dogs.

Gumotex Baraka has a high load capacityGumotex Baraka for water tourism

For small paddlers, the Pálava canoe is more manageable

For children, an adult with a child or a light sports crew, the more agile and lighter Pálava canoe is a better choice.

Gumotex Baraka children

Canoe Scout can take the whole family

Canoe Scout Gumotex

Scout is Gumotex's fastest and largest canoe

Gumotex Scout