{"id":21593,"date":"2020-02-27T13:21:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T12:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/?p=21593"},"modified":"2020-03-04T15:45:20","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T14:45:20","slug":"welcome-to-the-fusion-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/blog\/welcome-to-the-fusion-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Fusion Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Like all families, the Fusions share common traits,\nparticularly in their adeptness across a wide range of different kayaking-based\nadventures, but each individual member has their own approach and specific qualities.\nAllow us to introduce you\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fusion IIs are adventurous\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mt60Zn4DAdU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption> <strong>Above:<\/strong> Director of US Operations\/Logistics, Mike Patterson talks us through the Fusion II.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/kayaks.php?kayak=Fusion%20II\">Fusion II<\/a> is my perfect adventure kayak, and the first boat I pull out when I\u2019m showing my non-paddling friends my favourite spots (especially as the three different sizes available make sure everyone is happy)!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I just find it so easy to paddle; the Fusion\nII is comfy, stable, super manoeuvrable, and especially for such a compact\nkayak, it tracks beautifully with plenty of speed. Whether I want to chill out\non flatwater, add a little spice with some white water, or just paddle out into\nthe sunset on a summer evening, it\u2019s my first choice, and after hearing how\nmuch fun it is in the surf, that\u2019s next up on my hit list\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 <strong>Lauren Mackereth<\/strong>, EU\/ROW Sales Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fusion Duo is a sharer\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fFOsSyVlRZE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption> <strong>Above:<\/strong> The story of two families&#8217; (including Designer, Robert Peerson and his family) shared journey on the river and by its banks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI believe the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/kayaks.php?kayak=Fusion%20Duo\">Fusion Duo<\/a> really can turn&nbsp;a non-kayaker into a lover of the river in just one paddle. Not only can you take a friend&nbsp;on an overnighter down your favorite river, but it is also an amazing tool for teaching.&nbsp;The boat has nice length&nbsp;and volume for a full-sized friend, plus an easy-access hatch for all your camping or day-tripping adventures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Fusion Duo really is the best way to teach someone\nhow to kayak or about rivers in general and makes for a unique&nbsp;learning\nexperience. You\u2019re sitting in the back of the boat able to explain&nbsp;each angle,\nstroke, and edge as you go!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 <strong>David Fusilli<\/strong>, Head of US West Coast Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fusion SOT is reassuring\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/whGWZNUarWc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption><strong>Above:<\/strong> US Team Manager, Big D gets his fish on with the Fusion SOT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAs a whitewater kayaker, the idea of a Sit-On-Top never really piqued my interest; ironically (and unfortunately), I felt it to be beneath me. The first time I paddled the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/kayaks.php?kayak=Fusion%20SOT\">Fusion SOT<\/a>, however, I couldn&#8217;t manage to wipe the grin from my face!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Fusion SOT made rivers I know too well feel completely different and added a new level of comfort to overnight runs. I was able to pack more gear than I ever imagined, and surprisingly, swimming was no longer a dreaded occurrence; instead, it was easy to jump in, cool off, then slide back on the boat and keep paddling.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The thigh straps offer great control in whitewater, but\nwhen things mellow out there\u2019s also enough room and stability to move around\nand relax. I found myself sitting sideways, with my feet hanging in the water,\nor lazily lying on the back deck taking in the views.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Fusion SOT has even opened the door to whitewater for\nmy wife, who&#8217;d previously been too nervous to attempt it, but the manoeuvrability\nand open design&nbsp;gave her the confidence to try.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 <strong>Mike Patterson<\/strong>, Director of US Operations\/Logistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So there they are, a family of kayaks to suit your family of paddlers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the Fusions at your local <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pyranha.com\/dealers.php\">Pyranha dealer<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like all families, the Fusions share common traits, but each individual member has their own approach and specific qualities. 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