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Proline

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Carbon X
Raw naked carbon (no painting), green nose

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Carbon X
Raw naked carbon (no painting), pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

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CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

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CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

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CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

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CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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Carbon X
Raw naked carbon (no painting), green nose

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Carbon X
Raw naked carbon (no painting), pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

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CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

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CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

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CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

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CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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Carbon X
Raw naked carbon (no painting), green nose

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Carbon X
Raw naked carbon (no painting), pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

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Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

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CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

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CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

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CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

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CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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Size

41
 
43
 
45
 

Materials

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CLS
 
CLR
 
CL
 
CC
 
FG
 
PE
 

Colors

K1

Stability

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Speed

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Maneuver

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Nordic Kayaks K1

Light and strong marathon kayaks for racing and exercise

K1 41 & K1 43 & K1 45– fast racing kayaks with hull shapes developed from our surf skis based on optimal hydrodynamics which together with our extremely light carbon fiber construction provides very easily driven kayaks regardless of whether you choose 45, 43 or 41 cm width.

Of course, there is a little more top speed to pick up in K1 41 which turns to the competition paddler while K1 43 is intended for an experienced exercise paddler. The K1 45 provides some extra stability without loosing too much cruising speed which suits a wide range of paddlers. All three models are perceived as stable for their width.

The seat is designed to provide good support around the entire seat cup, this makes the difference from a more open typical seat that you sit more comfortably for a longer period of time. The back end is sloping and enables good rotation and leg work. The seats are available in 2 heights depending on what you prefer.

The footrest with pedals and large base plate together with our adjustable foot strap gives the paddler good and stable footrest with a quick steering response.

Equipment

  • carbon pedal rudder
  • „Surfski-Style“ seat
  • Standard rudder: Marathon
  • optional: deBrito Self Bailer, bulkhead

Rudder

 

Autoclave Prepreg Technology

All boats at NK are made with prepreg carbon in an autoclave. This is one of the most expensive and complex production processes and is not yet widespread in the kayak world.

Due to the homogeneous material distribution of prepregs and the high, precisely defined temperatures and pressures in the autoclave, the surfski and kayaks achieve extreme strength with low weight.

The individual layers form a very intensive connection, which ensures a very long service life and high reliability of the kayaks. The technology is otherwise used in space travel or Formula 1 and in Ramumbel.

Material Overview

 
Characteristics
Availability
Condition
Colors
Special Features
Weight
Price
Carbon X
Extremely light yet rigid raw naked pre-preg UD-carbon construction, highest quality divinycell foam core, stringer throughout the hull for increased stiffness and strength.
Limited
Priority on lightweight construction, minimal cosmetic blemishes may occur
None (naked carbon)
Painting: none!
<7 kg, fully equipped
4.295 €
Carbon Light S (Special)
Pre-preg UD-carbon construction with visual clear carbon twill cockpit, highest quality divinycell foam core, stringer throughout the hull for increased stiffness and strength
available
Light and hard
Special Black, Whale Gray, Ice White
Matt visible carbon throughout the cockpit.
7,4 kg, fully equipped
3.995 €
CarbonLite R (River)
Pre-preg UD-carbon construction with single skin hull to allow for some more impact resistance.
Limited
Robust and flexible
Brushed Gray
Comes with a kick up rudder for shallow water paddling.
8,3 kg, fully equipped
3.895 €
CarbonComp
Pre-preg UD-carbon mixed with fiberglass with the highest quality divinycell foam core. Reinforced with stringer for increased stiffness and strength. Fully painted body
available
Robust and hard
Ice White
9 kg, fully equipped
3.595 €

Model Comparison

Stability
low
medium
high
Speed
low
medium
high
Maneuver
low
medium
high

„Performance without stability compromise is a real need to explore at sea. If you are looking for durability and quality, well, I would say it is a game changer.“

Victor Doux (FRA)
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