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T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:32 pm
by Eli
Royalex, like canoeing, will evolve, not die!
I can't seem to upload the image of Esquif's Press Release, but they announced today that they will be producing T-Formex, the next generation of Royalex, available for distribution in early 2015.
Hopefully we will have prototypes on the water near you this summer!
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 11:07 pm
by ezwater
I very much admire that company. And if it weren't for my fear that my wife might kill me, I would buy and try almost everything they produce.
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 2:32 am
by Wendy
Great news Eli! Let us know when you have one
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 12:58 pm
by Sir Adam
That IS great news! I tried to find out a bit more, or find the press release to post here, but I haven't yet. If someone comes across it please post it...
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 1:17 pm
by Sir Adam
In theory this is the press release Eli mentioned:
http://www.completepaddler.ca/blog.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hopefully they won't mind the link!
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 2:33 pm
by Bob P
Nice. I wonder whether Esquif will sell the material to other manufacturers.
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 8:09 pm
by jchasse
Yes we'll provide material to other manufacturers!
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 8:58 pm
by Sir Adam
Sounds like a huge plus for the whole paddling community!
Any info out there about T-Formex's properties?
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:10 pm
by rainfoot
The Esquif Taureau is currently made from something called "T-form Elite." Is this material somehow related? They both contain ''T-form"...
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 12:24 am
by arhdc
On supplying material to other manufacturers!
Well Done!!!
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 3:54 am
by yarnellboat
Merci Jacques!
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 12:22 pm
by Bob P
Esquif is definitely one of "The Good Guys".
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 1:38 pm
by ohioboater
You all rock!
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 3:47 pm
by teleman73
I read that it will allow manufactures to continue to use the royalex molds and uses the same abs core but has a new proprietary outer layer. While I have no doubts that coming from Esquif it will be of high quality, hopefully they can keep it in the same price range as royalex.
Re: T-Formex, the next generation of ABS
Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 5:03 pm
by JFC
I just think it's great news that a canoe manufacturer will be in control of supply. It was in PolyOne's best interest to close a small product line. It will likely be in Esquif's best interest to grow their market.