Our boats are comfortable and functional.
We have models that are ideal for
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racing * fitness training
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touring *
recreation
Below is a list of the more popular models which we usually have in stock.
Click on the model name for photos and description.
Note stability ratings: 1 = least stable
Vanquish Vintage K1– A recent Nelo design combining stability with the sleek lines of its top sprint models. Available in 2 sizes, and now in fibreglass! Stability = 2.5; meets ICF specs.
Vanquish Vintage C1 - finally, a C1 with a little more stability than the traditional sprint models. Stability = 2.5; meets ICF specs.
Typhoon – Kirton’s 2006 redesign of the Struer Joker, a more stable yet still competitive K1. Available in 2 sizes. Stability= 3; meets ICF specs.
Classic - Nelo's latest model, with the lines & fittings of the Vanquish sprint series but more stable. Now available in fibreglass! Stability = 3; meets ICF specs.
Tor – one of Kirton’s newest K1 designs, incorporating a cut-away foredeck and slimmer rear deck features. Stability = 6; meets ICF specs.
Talisman – a traditional K1 racing deck with flattened hull to improve stability.
Stability = 8; meets ICF specs.
Viper 51 – an updated Razor, resulting in a narrow and faster touring model.
Stability = 9; meets ICF & Touring Class specs.
Viper 55 - a little more stable than the Viper 51 but with the same basic design features.
Stability = 10-11; meets ICF, Touring Class and international PaddleAll specs.
Viper 60 – a very stable yet very light K1, ideal for beginners or for racing in rough conditions. Stability = 12; meets ICF, Touring Class and international PaddleAll specs.
Viper K2 - Nelo's newest K2, stable but light - great for Masters!
Stability = 10; meets ICF and Touring Class specs. Also meets International PaddleAll specs.
Waterman K2 - a sleek light tandem sea kayak, stable enough for the ocean yet fast and
manageable for inland waterways. Stability = 9-10; does NOT meet ICF specs.
Each of these models is available in several different constructions, weights & prices.
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Design ... these kayaks have flatter hulls than traditional ICF sprint models, which makes them more stable. Beginners and children can handle them quite easily. However various features of sprint models have been retained which makes them much faster than traditional recreational boats. In fact, many Masters age competitors use these boats for national and international sprint and marathon competitions.
Features ... comfortable adjustable seats; sturdy adjustable footrests; understern or overstern rudder controlled by a tiller bar on the footrest;
Construction ... available in fibreglass, carbon kevlar and carbon kevlar honeycomb to accommodate any priority, be it cost, stiffness or weight.
Although they come in various degrees of stability, our boats share several common characteristics. They are Durable - available in carbon kevlar const-ructions, they can withstand rough conditions; and they are Light - from 9 kg (20 lb) and up, they are easy to handle on and off the water.
Nelo and Kirton are the world's leading designers and manufacturers of racing kayaks. Many of the features developed to meet the rigorous demands of Olympic champions have been incorporated into these models.
