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ARE Tahiti Canoes

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A lot more goes into every ARE Tahiti va’a, or outrigger, than meets the eye.

To improve your speed and performance on the water, ARE invests time and effort to perfect every last detail. of each of its canoe models. This uncompromising quest for perfection steers everything ARE does including refining design, engineering and construction for just the right balance of speed and control.

V6 Matahina:

The ARE Matahina V6 is arguably the winningest canoe in competitions throughout the world. In fact, the Matahina has been the selection for the IVF World Sprint Championships for the 2022. 2023 and 2024.

V1 Rudderless Canoes:

Not having a rudder provides paddlers with a sense of challenge and mastery. The V1 is the canoe that best prepares single paddlers to understand how the canoe reacts to the water – a required skill for paddlers who desire a spot on an ARE V6 Matahina team.

V1 Marara:

The ARE Tahiti V1 Marara is the sleek, Tahitian-designed rudderless canoe for paddlers interested in learning or mastering the art of Tahitian-style paddling whether for simple enjoyment or demanding competition. Its smooth glide and highly responsive steering give you the feeling of being “at one” with the water.

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V1 Mako:

To meet the needs of paddlers of varying body types, ARE Tahiti designed the V1 Mako rudderless canoe with all the performance of the V1 Marara but with a slightly wider hull and cockpit—a better fit for paddlers roughly 180 pounds and over.