{"id":19787,"date":"2017-11-01T12:49:19","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T12:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/?p=19787"},"modified":"2017-11-01T12:49:19","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T12:49:19","slug":"the-mythical-unicorn-of-longboats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/the-mythical-unicorn-of-longboats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mythical Unicorn of Longboats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been asking for it for years&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>We even pranked you with it on April Fool\u2019s Day&#8230;<br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPyranhaKayaks%2Fposts%2F10155132166654547%3A0&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"384\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center>This time though, we\u2019re serious; <strong>with your help, we can make the Pyranha 12R a reality!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hugely successful 9R has taught us a lot about going fast, so why not take all that knowledge and make an uncompromised, super-fast, super-fun 12ft longboat? Yeah, we thought it was a good idea too!<\/p>\n<p>The 12R is only limited by your imagination; multi-days, attainments, races, vertical miles, challenging and developing your skills, crazy big enders, big booming fun, or simply mixing it up with your crew; if the 12R doesn\u2019t put a smile on your face, you might consider seeking medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>By this point, you\u2019re probably waiting for us to cut to the chase and tell you how you can help make it happen; well, if we get enough <a href=\"#preorder\">pre-orders<\/a> for this beauty, the 12R will see the light of day in Summer 2018. If we don\u2019t, the 12R will remain the mythical unicorn of long boats, so read on and order today!<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEATURES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast, asymmetric, Swede-form hull with narrow width and progressive rocker<\/li>\n<li>The innovative wave defectors debuted on the 9R will continue over to the 12R to deflect most waves away from the kayak and generate dynamic lift for a dry bow<\/li>\n<li>9R style bow rocker to lift over obstacles, punch through holes, and resurface quickly to maintain downstream speed<\/li>\n<li>Rounded edges for forgiveness and to help keep you on line and quickly transfer from edge to edge<\/li>\n<li>Powerful cockpit ergonomics similar to the 9R, so more of your energy is transferred into momentum<\/li>\n<li>Stout 2 outfitting<\/li>\n<li>One size fits most<\/li>\n<li>Available in Neon, Daredevil, or Rasta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>TECH SPECS<em>\u00a0(pre-production, subject to change)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length: 11\u2019 11\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Width: 24\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Volume: 97 gal (US)<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 55lbs<\/li>\n<li>Paddler Weight: 140-275lbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"preorder\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19788 size-full\" title=\"Pyranha 12R Longboat\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12R_neon_PS.jpg\" alt=\"Pyranha 12R Longboat\" width=\"5881\" height=\"2054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12R_neon_PS.jpg 5881w, https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12R_neon_PS-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12R_neon_PS-768x268.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12R_neon_PS-1024x358.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5881px) 100vw, 5881px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP $1249 \u2013 Available Summer 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What are you still reading for?! Contact your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/dealers.php\">Authorized Pyranha Dealer<\/a>, or Pyranha USA Customer Service at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Sales@PyranhaUS.com?subject=12R Enquiry\">sales@pyranhaus.com<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"tel:8282541101\">(828).254.1101<\/a> to place your order today, and let\u2019s bring this beast to life!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FasterIsFunnerer?src=hash\">#FasterIsFunnerer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(P.S. Don\u2019t forget to tell your friends, your family, and your dog too!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been asking for it for years&#8230; We even pranked you with it on April Fool\u2019s Day&#8230; This time though, we\u2019re serious; with your help, we can make the Pyranha 12R a reality! 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