Heavy paddlers, paddlers with luggage,Areas with often very wavy conditions - in many cases, a board cannot be stable and stable enough. Croslake offers the Expedition series for precisely this purpose. It doesn't have to be the Amazon expedition, a board can also offer some storage options for a family trip on the Bavarian lake. And the 13 Expedition has plenty of them. The volume and width are easily sufficient for paddlers over 100 kilos or an adult plus child. The large luggage nets at the front and rear can also accommodate bulky bags. Several carrying handles, distributed all around, complete the very good equipment, the deck pad is, as usual with Croslake, very large.
Even with two adults Our test board did not sag on the board (140 kilos), and it didn't even have the latest double-glued sidewall on the edge. The Expedition is therefore particularly recommended for heavy stand-up paddlers (up to 120kg). But even paddlers weighing only 80 kilos are not lost on the voluminous board, as the "gliding characteristics" do not give the impression of a huge, ponderous barge. Thanks to the longer length of 13 feet, Croslake manages to design a dashing outline even with a generous board width (35 inches). The board is hardly bent up at the front and cuts through the water beautifully and very easily for its size. The directional stability is also good, the board turns willingly in turns and the wide tail also allows you to go far back. So if you are simply looking for more safety and stability than a classic touring 12'6'' board, the Expedition is also worth considering.
With theTop equipmentandVery good workmanship is the Croslake Expedition 13' for1050 Euro direct shipping a favourable offer.
Conclusion:A fast board for heavy paddlers or for touring and travelling with almost unlimited transport options.
Stephan Gölnitz
Deputy Editor in Chief surf
