STATEN LANT

Travel Diary of Jacob Le Maire and Schouten Wilhem, January 1616:

"Very early in the morning we saw land to the right at a mile distance, going southeast. We sounded and had 40 fathoms, with southwind along the coast of this mountainous land covered with snow. After noon, we saw land to the east which was a mountainous and broken land.These lands would be far about 8 miles one from the other.

Around noon the currents were large. We were in 54 degrees, 46 minutes. After noon, we found northwind that carried us to the strait. The wind dropped in the afternoon and this evening we were taken by the current and saw many penguins and whales.We were now close to the land recently discovered on the East. High and broken, apparently running southeastwards. We gave it the name "Statelant", in our language "Land of the States..."

With this vision of a rugged land elongated dutch sailors became the first men to discover the location of the island. Its initial name was due to the mistaken belief that it was a peninsula of Terra Australis. The Staten word referred to the 7 provinces of the Netherlands, which at that time were fighting for their independence. Years later, in 1643, Hendrick Brouwer circumnavigated Statenlant, noting that it was in fact an island and not a part of the continent. Thus, The Staten Island, a small bastion of rock of 65 miles long and a max. width of 16 kms., battered by waves and Antartic winds appeared in the future maritime cartography, separated from the island of Tierra del Fuego by the Strait of Le Maire.

George anson, a British commander, wrote in 1790: "It`s a horror territory, with peaks of prodigious height and terrifying precipices, it is difficult to imagine anything more savage and gloomy."

The dramatic description of Anson is due in large part to the rugged geography of the island. Its 530 square miles(including isla Año Nuevo(New Year Island) and Dampier and Menzies Islands, are comprised of twp mountain ranges that cross the island from end to end, with deep valleys, bogs, lakes, fjords, bays and cliffs that fall to the sea. Walking on the island is difficult.Everything around seems to be made of solid rock and the wild vegetation and the tall silhouettes of the mountains seem to close on the observer as walls.

These conditions and the isolation of its location, made this island a perfect fortness at sea among the mist. And indeed, over time, that was exactly what became





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PRIJON SEA KAYAKS

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Proceeds from the unique system of air injection molded, it is possible to use a thicker plastic and viscous than that used in rotation molded kayaks. This yields a stronger kayak, rigid and durable, which competes in performance and durability with kayaks and carbon fiber laminates, at a fraction of the price.

The first kayak Prijon of this type was built in 1983 and is still afloat, being paddled leisurely for its owner.

KAYAKS EQUIPMENT

The equipment for sea kayaks or cruise is designed for comfort and efficiency over long distances. Large range of adjustment provide a perfect fit in the kayak. Hatches, lifelines (rope around the deck of the kayak) and networks provide transport to cover everything you need in big expeditions.

Besides the bow and stern hatches make the kayak is unsinkable

Lifeline which also serves to tie the equipments of the deck. Mooring and towing lines. The foam sheet provide added stiffness to the hull of the kayak. Networks bow and stern deck that allow little things necessary to hand. Pre-installation of rudder allowing optional rudder mount in minutes.

FLEX SYSTEM 4



Optimal use of space and weight distribution:
As you can see in this picture you can stow your kayak properly distributing the weight in both hatches
fore and aft and on deck and taking advantage of the gap between the backrest and hatch. Always place the heaviest along the bottom of your kayak for more stability.


Hatches fore and aft.

Double neoprene and plastic cap to provide a perfect seal.

Wide mouth for easy loading.
Neoprene cover to prevent entry of water.
Plastic cover to prevent external shocks.


FLEX SYSTEM 4



Four possible regulations for a perfect fit. Seat and back upholstered in series to provide great comfort and they are adjustable even while sitting in your kayak. His sleeves prevent sweating in summer and insulating the cold in winter.

1) The position of the footrest to the rudder pedals can be adjusted to the length of your legs.

2) Legguards padded and adjustable for a perfect position of the knees and have your kayak and better management of slopes and canting.

3) Release the two side screws you can adjust the seating position about 10 cm.

4) a sling subject to a gag, to adjust the backrest position when seated in your kayak.

HATCH PRIJON DECK BOX


Many of our kayaks are equipped with the hatch sealed with round cover for small hand-carried items.

Hochleistungsthermoplastic: High Performance Polyethylene



Prijon kayaks are constructed with high-performance polyethylene or HTP. HTP molecule is ten times larger, with 30% higher longitudinal stiffness and 25% more torsional rigidity than a kayak rotomolded. This same material is used in other products such as ski racing or industrial applications where hardness and durability of the material are important.

The length of the molecule of HTP combined with the pressure of our molding blown process produces a very dense plastic and some very strong bonds between each molecule. As a result, Prijon kayaks are the most solid, rigid and durable in the world.

The molding process is controlled by computer through a specialized program that controls the temperature, the flow of material, water and air pressure, according to the specific requirements of the design of kayaks. The HTP material emerges from a molder to 20 feet off the ground, from a pipe with a thickness and long close to the kayak. The mold is closed around the tube and a loud bang is heard as the air is injected at 145 psi (pounds per square inch), this pressure causes the HTP assume the shape of the mold. After it cools, the mold is removed and a new kayak Prijon emerge, ready for final trim and equipment.
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