River Elf

River Elf River Elf is a family owned whitewater luthier company dedicated to bringing you unique and well thought out C-1's, kayaks and accessories.

Every product we sell is designed and handcrafted here in the USA. We sell directly to the customer to offer you high quality innovative products at reasonable cost. Our boats are solid kevlar and epoxy construction reinforced in all the right places and triple seamed. In addition, we selectively utilize carbon fiber, s-glass, and hybrid fabrics to fine tune the properties of our decks and hulls a

nd engineer for the right combination of stiffness and "give" to create a very lightweight, highly responsive yet super tough boat! We at River Elf believe that the future of recreational kayaking and c-boating is in composites. We are out to prove it by constantly experimenting to innovate better engineered boats. Come join us on the cutting edge of recreational whitewater technology!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVlM1qmxjZo Short little video of my new Pivot C-1's maiden voyage on Cypress creek.  A ...
04/24/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVlM1qmxjZo Short little video of my new Pivot C-1's maiden voyage on Cypress creek. A little upper knee foam and it'll be good to go! just when you thought you were done, you've got more quilted stitching to do. :)

first time on the water in my new River Elf "Pivot" C-1. Cypress creek, AL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwrwvqxefqQ My masterpiece is complete!  River Elf custom shop, and race inspired, Pivot...
04/11/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwrwvqxefqQ My masterpiece is complete! River Elf custom shop, and race inspired, Pivot C-1. foam core deck and hull, fully outfitted weighs 22 lbs. See you on the track, i mean, the River! War Eagle!

River Elf Premium vacuum bagged, full foam core (deck and hull), Pivot C-1. gram strategy outfitting, weighs in at around 22 pounds fully outfitted. using...

The latest River Elf "Super-G" K-1 build.
11/13/2024

The latest River Elf "Super-G" K-1 build.

Designing my new Auburn / Gulf Livery Pivot C-1.  concept 1, 2, or 3?  cast your vote! 🙂
11/09/2024

Designing my new Auburn / Gulf Livery Pivot C-1. concept 1, 2, or 3? cast your vote! 🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MPoodMDRY8 fun little video compilation of the River Elf "Storm Chaser" and "Pivot" C-1...
09/09/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MPoodMDRY8 fun little video compilation of the River Elf "Storm Chaser" and "Pivot" C-1.

short clip video of the River Elf composite Storm Chaser C-1 and Pivot C-1 on the Ocoee and Tuckaseegee River.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6HAOuMGCD0 here's a short lake video of the all new 2024 River Elf "Super-G" half slice...
08/23/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6HAOuMGCD0 here's a short lake video of the all new 2024 River Elf "Super-G" half slice k-1 (9'-6").

short flat water demo of the all new full composite, River Elf half slice Super-G whitewater kayak, length 9'-6". (note: 5'-10", 170 lbs paddler).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5i_ubVlIig here's a closer look at our "highest end" outfitting for this Super-G half s...
07/23/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5i_ubVlIig

here's a closer look at our "highest end" outfitting for this Super-G half slice K-1 (9'-5"). we've also redesigned the carbon bow upright/shock absorber for all of our boats, to easily accommodate your water bottle!

interior outfitting view of the all New 2024, River Elf Super-G K-1 (half slice), full composite river running whitewater kayak. showcasing our premium stit...

Introducing the River Elf Super-G!
07/23/2024

Introducing the River Elf Super-G!

We've recently added a couple of C-1's to our in-stock boats page on the website:  http://www.riverelf.com/instockboats....
08/30/2023

We've recently added a couple of C-1's to our in-stock boats page on the website: http://www.riverelf.com/instockboats.html

Also, we have listed a NEW purple Storm Rider "L" kayak that is currently being assembled. This boat should be available in a few weeks. I'll post some pictures once its complete.

A couple of new Pivot C-1's that recently left the shop!It's been a super busy spring and summer building boats and skir...
08/19/2023

A couple of new Pivot C-1's that recently left the shop!

It's been a super busy spring and summer building boats and skirts but we're finally back to some new design work. Our new kayak half-slice is almost ready for molding - hope to have it available later this fall.

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Florence, AL

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