• How it started >
  In 1980 Dolf Backer started Double Dutch. He started building slalom boats for the local market, mainly licensed designs from other canoe manufactures. Obsessed by trying to reduce the weight of our boats (there was no minimum weight in those days) we spent a lot of effort, time and money in finding ways to achieve this whilst maintaining the strength. Back in the 80's Double Dutch was the first to use Vacuum bag technology and advanced materials like carbon and Aramid fibers (Twaron or Kevlar), sandwich foams etc.
  In the early 80's DD started making paddles as well. During the 80's and 90" Double Dutch became the absolute world leader in production of competition slalom, river racing and polo boats and paddles. DD no longer bought licences, now we had our own crew who was full time involved in making designs with the help of world class paddlers.
   
• How it continues >
  Owner > Sander van Kuijl
  From the 1st of Janauary 2008 Sander van Kuijl has taken over the company. Sander has been involved in Double Dutch for over 25 years. First as a sponsored paddler, later he got involved in marketing and desiging. Most of the designs created in the past 15 years are designed and shaped by Neil and Sander.
  
  Head of designs > Neil Baxter
  Neil has also been involved with Double Dutch for more than 25 years. Neil has made over 90% of the Double Dutch boat designs and was involved with most of the paddle designs.
  Beside desining Neil will from now on be involved in marketing and promotion.
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  Our goal is to keep the high quality standard and to increase availabilty of Double Dutch products in the world. Togeher with top paddlers we will make new designs every year. With the help of Dolf Backer (former owner) we will contiunue to improve quality and designs.

Facts

• We were the first to make pre-preg paddles.
• Our paddles are made of Epoxy Pre-Preg with high pressure oven cured technology.
   
• Years ago our slogan was "innovators, not immitators". Unlike many other manufators we always kept our word and pride and made our own designs. Many of our boat and paddle desigs have been copied by other manufactors. Our blade designs the Energy & the Kinetic and Power crank shaft are by far the worlds most copied paddleblade and shaft designs.
   
• All of our boats are built to the same high standard, using epoxy resin, vacuum bagging and are oven cured.
• We will keep re-newing our designs and contiunue developing and improving our products.
• Our goal is to keep the high quality standard and to increase availabilty of Double Dutch products in the world. Togeher with top paddlers we will make new designs every year.
   
• One negative fact is that in the year 2006 we had a lot of quality problems. During 2007 we have been able to solve all those problems and we've even achieved a qualty increase for our boats as well as our paddles!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Delivery time / availability
  PADDLES - We aim to have most of our paddles stock at all times.
  Large orders might take a few weeks depending on the time a year and demand at the time of ordering.
  BOATS - Production will usually start within 10 days after ordering. In high season this might be a little longer.
  
   
• Prices
  Prices are indicated in our Double Dutch price list. Retail prices incl 19% V.A.T. Prices are ex factory, Double Dutch, Geldrop, the Netherlands. Prives may vary without prior notice*
   
• Where to buy
  You can buy our products at the shops listed in our "dealer" list. Or in our online shop.
   
• Colours
  PADDLES - Carbon paddles are always "clear" carbon. Genius, and Gen2 Concept paddles are available in several colours. Colous that will be available at time of orderng will be posted on our website.
  BOATS - Depending on the boat constuction you order you can choose colour and colour combinations. For most of the constructions you can choose up to 3 colours without surcharge. Due to the Epoxy gelcout we use we can nog guarantee 100% colour match. Hard edge colour designs are posible but colour defects are always at risk of buyer.
  
   
• Constructions
  NEW PHILOSOPHY -- NEW CONSTRUCTIONS
  We have decided to focus on production of top qualtiy boats only. This means that we no longer produce the Club construction and we upgraded the Trainer construction. All our boats are made from a high quality epoxy resin in combination with the best quality fabrics and are made with vacuum bag multi layer sandwich technology. The Rookie and Trainer versions are with a weight of apx. 9 kg ultra durable constructions especially made for clubs and kayak schools. The Pro Racer and Profi+ versions are with a weight of apx. 8 - 8,5 kg the ultimate constructions for training as well as racing. They are made of a multi layer laminate sandwich construction which assures maximum strength with a relativly light weigth. Our Specialist version is with only apx 8 kg the lightest and stiffest construction we especially make for those who go for gold. The layup used in this construction is lighter and stiffer than all our other constructions. This however also means they are more fragile so they should be used with more care.
  
  Rookie
  Deck construction: vacuum, sandwich, glass / Spheretex / kevlar-glass
  Hull construction: vacuum, sandwich, kevlar-diolene / glass / Spheretex / kevlar-glass / carbon mid. part( NEW )
  Including: Seat, 30 cm footrest, 2cm kevlar outside seam, single colour deck, clear or single colour hull
  
  Trainer
  Deck construction: vacuum, sandwich, kevlar-diolene / Spheretex / kevlar-diolene
  Hull construction: vacuum, sandwich, kevlar-diolene / kevlar-glass / Spheretex reinforcement / kevlar-diolene / carbon mid. part( NEW )
  Including: Seat ,15 cm footrest, 2 cm kevlar outside seam, 3 colour deck design, clear or single colour hull
  
  Pro Racer
  Deck construction: vacuum, sandwich, kevlar-carbon / Spheretex / kelvar-carbon
  Hull construction: vacuum, kevlar-carbon / kevlar-glass / Spheretex reinforcement strips / kevlar-carbon
  Including: Seat, 15 cm footrest, 2 cm outside seam, 3 colour deck design, clear or single colour hull
  
  Profi +
  Deck construction: vacuum, sandwich, carbon / Spheretex / kelvar-carbon
  Hull construction: vacuum, carbon / kevlar-diolene / Spheretex reinforcement strips / kevlar-diolene / carbon
  Including: Seat, 15 cm footrest, 2 cm outside seam, 3 colour deck design, clear or single colour hull
  
  Specialist (light)
  Deck construction: vacuum, sandwich, carbon / Spheretex/ kevlar-carbon
  Hull construction: vacuum, sandwich, carbon / aramid-carbon / carbon / Airex / carbon
  Including: Seat, 15 cm footrest, seamless, 3 colour deck design, clear or single colour hull
   
• Warranty
  Double Dutch give a warranty on damage due to manufacturing failures.
  Warranty is given only on Double Dutch products bought at a Double Dutch authorized dealer and on production of the note of purchase. Colors or color shade differences can not a be reason to refuse a product or claim a warranty. Claims and replaced goods have to be returned complete on the dealers account to Double Dutch for final judgment. If replaced goods are judged as no warranty, the replacement/repair will be invoiced normally.
  
  Delivery
  We can organise delivery to your home, club or to mayor events ( World Cup , World Champs,....) All deleveries will be charged at cost. Contact us for details.
   
• Special offers & retail actions>
• Some offers are only valid in specific countries.
• Retail actions done by our dealers can be done without our
  notice so can not be claimed from Dutch Composites.
• Contact us if you require more information about this matter.