 ZAMBEZI KZ. SERIES
SERIES
KZ450
KZ490
KZ550
APPLICATIONS
Commercial whitewater adventure rafting | Running high-volume grade 5 river rapids.
When the mighty Inyamiyami and the ZAMBEZI KZ go head to head, ARK's premier whitewater challenger usually comes out on top. Used by all major adventure operators running the Zambezi and many other Big Waters worldwide, the KZ has proved itself over and over again as a fitting match for the great river god -Inyamayami himself.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
The KZ is built as a large expedition oar raft that doubles as a paddle raft with up to 14 pax. It's big tubes and huge load carrying capacity makes it a first choice for big water, long range expeditions or just packing a football team for a day's rush.
Its ease of maneuverability clearly maintains ARK's reputation for performance designed inflatable white rafts. The KZ is an excellent oar boat and can be rigged for centre and stern rigs or just as a paddle raft.
CUSTOMIZABLE
Whilst the ZAMBEZI is considered one of the world's best high-volume river rafts, we acknowledge that all rivers and river operations are unique and that many require customization adapted for this. Our production and design techniques allow us almost limitless versatility. Fully digital cutting and CAD design processes make this a reality. Customisable features such as tube shapes with higher and lower kick and rocker, through to D-ring placement and foot straps. In short, any boat is possible.
BRANDING
Even more exciting, you can brand your raft as much as your fantasy (and budget) desires. Just email us your logos and artwork or let us design it for you. ARK is highly experienced at branding boats with corporate identities and sponsorship promotions.
 SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD FEATURES
- Full-wrap double skin
- Rubber fender
- Steel D-rings and grab rope
- Self-bailing I-beam floor
- Steel D-rings for the oar rig
- Large volume inflation valves
- All welded floors fitted with relief valve
- 7 air chambers (minimum)
- Fixed or removable thwarts
- 6 carry handles for easy portage
DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Series |
KZ450 |
KZ490 |
KZ550 |
| Packed Size and Weight |
100 x 56 x 46cm (85kg) |
110 x 65 x 60cm (95kg) |
120 x 68 x 65cm (105kg) |
| Length |
4.50m |
5.00m |
5.4m |
| Width |
2.26m |
2.28m |
2.28m |
| Tube Diameter |
540mm |
540mm |
600mm |
| Stern / Bow Kick |
860mm |
860mm |
1000mm |
| Thwarts |
2-3 |
2-4 |
2-4 |
| Thwart Diameter |
360mm |
360mm |
360mm |
| Air Chambers |
5 + thwarts |
5 + thwarts |
5 + thwarts |
| Carrying Power |
6-9 persons |
6-11 persons |
6-14 persons |
COLOURS
Available in any combination of the colours listed below:
| Tube |
Trim |
Thwart |
| Red |
Red |
Red |
| Yellow |
Yellow |
Yellow |
| Grey |
Grey |
Grey |
| Royal Blue |
Royal Blue |
Royal Blue |
|
Orange |
Orange |
|
Black |
Black |
CUSTOMISATIONS
- Branding - full colour logos or standard lettering/numbering - you supply logos and artwork or let us do it for you
- Optional footcups
- Additional thwarts
- Thwart size
- Thwart attachment: fixed, removable D-ring, or removable/adjustable slotted baton
- Additional carry handles
- Additional D-rings
- Portage bag
- Material – ARK can supply rafts in different fabric specifications for particular applications (e.g. Polyurethane, and Poly/PVC blends)
- Colours other than those in the colour table above are possible dependent on availability
If this is the boat you're after contact us.
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