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Ozone offers two competing brands - Kai Waa and Ozone. Within each line there are different models that correspond to the size of the paddler, and the size of the conditions that you paddle in. Generally, the bigger you are, or the conditions where you paddle are, the larger the canoe.

The Kai Waa line from smallest to largest is: Scorpius XS, Scorpius XM, and Scorpius. The Ozone line features the Hurricane and the larger Storm. A paddler whose weight borders between two models can differentiate based on the conditions he is likely to paddle in. Once you've narrowed it down to two or three models we strongly recommend taking them out on the water to see for yourself.

The distance between the ama and the canoe, the height of the ama, and the trim of the ama can all be adjusted when rigging your canoe.

The settings where the iakos enter the canoe adjust the distance between the ama and the canoe. Moving the ama away from the canoe will make the canoe more stable. Rigging the ama closer will give the paddler more control over the ama. An experienced rough water paddler will prefer it closer while a novice or flat water paddler will prefer it rigged out.

The settings where the iakos enter the ama control both the height, and the trim (nose up or down)of the ama. A heavier paddler will want the ama higher because the canoe will ride lower in the water. Conversely, a lighter paddler will want the ama lower. The deeper the iako is inserted into the ama the higher it will be.

Setting the trim of the ama is about personal preference. Start with even settings in the front and back, and then experiment to see what you prefer.

If your canoe is in need of repair and you are looking for someone to work on your canoe, try calling your local dealer (see our dealer locator page). For answers to common repair questions see our Tech Docs section. If you need parts for your repairs, you can contact your local dealer or Ozone directly (see sidebar at left).

We will repair or replace any defective items for one year from the purchase date. Each of our dealers works with a qualified repair shop. In the event of a defect, the customer can take the canoe to the shop, and the cost of the repair will be paid by Ozone. If a repair will result in a significant reducution in quality of performance or cosmetics, Ozone will replace the canoe. This warrantee does not apply in the following circumstances:

• Damages due to normal wear and tear.
• Damages due to rough handling, improper care and maintenance, incorrect rigging, or impacts.
• Damages from breaking waves.
• Repairs performed by unauthorized repair shops will not be covered without prior consent.