Meet the Meridian-engineered Ballista: 12 feet of performance, lightness, and attack-ready design. Created for paddlers and guides who demand both nimble handling and a bit more real estate than the 11′ Lance, the Ballista gives you the extra foot in length for added tracking and zone control without sacrificing sharpness.

At its core is the offset continuous-curve hull that boofs holes, surfs waves, and pivots like a hot knife through chaotic whitewater. With SOTAR’s proven construction technology — continuous side-tubes, reinforced seams, and premium 35 oz urethane fabric — the Ballista is built for aggressive creek running, late-season low-water charges, and anything in between.

Whether you’re soloing steep lines, guiding technical drops, or pairing up with a partner who wants serious responsiveness plus gear space, the Ballista takes the Merlin Series concept and stretches it just enough to add capability while preserving that signature “play first, serious second” feel. From portage to punch-on, the Ballista delivers razor-sharp run-readiness, comfortable room, and SOTAR durability for everything the river throws your way.