{"id":127,"date":"2022-09-16T11:31:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T11:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gumotexboats.com\/us\/?page_id=127"},"modified":"2025-05-29T19:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:48:44","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABOUT US<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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One of Europe\u2019s Leading Inflatable Boat Manufacturers \u2014 Since 1956<\/h2><\/h1><\/span>
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GumotexBoats builds on nearly 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing inflatable kayaks, canoes, rafts, and fishing boats. Every boat is handcrafted in the Czech Republic, a region known for generations of expertise in technical fabrics and high-performance materials.<\/p>\n

Lightweight, packable, and durable boats trusted by thousands of paddlers across Europe \u2014 now available in the U.S. Directly from the source. No compromises.<\/p>\n

In 2000, a catamaran with Gumotex-made floats crossed the Atlantic in just 33 days. That same spirit of adventure is built into every boat we make.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Gumotex<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Because a Great Boat Starts with Great Material<\/h2><\/h1><\/span>
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A CHAPTER NITRILON\u00ae<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To build boats you can genuinely rely on, we had to develop our own material,\u00a0<\/strong>Nitrilon\u00ae<\/strong> \u2014 our proprietary multi-layer fabric that\u2019s both lightweight and extremely tough. It resists abrasion, punctures, and moisture. It dries fast, cleans easily, and contains no toxic PVC or plasticizers.
\nWe\u2019re proud to make boats that help protect the very waters they\u2019re made for.<\/p>\n

The result is gear that\u2019s built to make your trips smoother:<\/p>\n

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  • Boats you can carry in a car, tow behind a bike, or check on a plane<\/li>\n
  • Quick setup at the water \u2013 including seats and reinforcements<\/li>\n
  • Just as quick to pack down when the day is done<\/li>\n
  • Made to handle frequent use and harsh conditions for years to come<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Every detail is shaped by decades of engineering, field testing, and feedback from real paddlers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    From Innova to GumotexBoats<\/h2><\/h1><\/span>
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    WHAT CHANGED (and what stayed the same)?<\/h4>\n

    You might know the name Innova Kayak \u2014 a boat loved by American paddlers for being light, compact, and easy to handle. But behind that brand has always been the European manufacturer Gumotex.<\/p>\n

    As of 2024, everything is unified under a single name: GumotexBoats.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU?<\/h4>\n

    \u2022 Same boats. Same trusted quality.
    \n\u2022 Now, with direct access to the latest info, updates, and product support
    \n\u2022 Current models, accurate availability, and partners who know these boats inside out
    \nThe name changed. Everything you counted on stays the same.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    GumotexBoats \u2014 European boats that last
    \nNow ready for American rivers<\/h3><\/h1><\/span>
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    \"Gumotex<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    European Quality. Now, with a U.S. Base<\/h2><\/h1><\/span>
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    We\u2019ve been building boats since 1956 and now have a home base in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    U.S. customers have access to reliable information, local support, demo events, and a growing dealer network that knows GumotexBoats inside and out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    The quality on which we built our reputation hasn\u2019t changed. The only difference? Now it\u2019s easier to get \u2014 right here in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-127","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/127","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/127\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37210,"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/127\/revisions\/37210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.gumotexboats.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}