Proline

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

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

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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

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

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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

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

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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

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

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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

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

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Stealth black, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Whale grey, pink nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, green nose

Carbon Light S (Special)
Ice white, pink nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, green nose

CarbonLite R (River)
Whale grey, pink nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, green nose

CarbonComp
Ice white, pink nose

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Size

40L

40XL

Materials

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Colors

K1

Stability

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Speed

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medium

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Maneuver

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Nordic Kayaks K1

Light and strong marathon kayaks for racing and exercise

K1 40, 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, 41 or 40 cm width.

Of course, there is a little more top speed to pick up in K1 40 which is suited for top racing paddlers and comes in two sizes L(70-90) and XL(90+), while K1 41 is intended for racing paddlers seeking a very stable top end model. The K1 43 is addressing experienced exercise paddlers. Providing some extra stability without losing too much cruising speed, the K1 45 suits an even wider range of paddlers. All our NK K1 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: 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 adjustable in four heights depending on what you prefer.

The footrest comes as two choices, either pedals or more typical T-bar steering, both fit in the same adjustment system. Together with our adjustable foot strap it gives the paddler good and stable foot rest with a quick steering response.

Equipment

carbon pedal or T-bar footrest
„Surfski-Style“ seat adjustable in 4 heights
carbon bulkhead behind seat
Standard rudder: Marathon
optional: deBrito Self Bailer

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 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

Nitro 640 Nitro 600 Storm 610 Storm 570 Rapido Squall 580 Squall 540 Exrcize Double 670 K1 40L K1 40XL K1 41 K1 43 K1 45 Club 560 Club 540 Club 480 Breeze

Stability

low

medium

high

Speed

low

medium

high

Maneuver

low

medium

high

„The K1 45 it is one of the best boats I have bought in over 40 years of paddling. It has changed how I can paddle in a large group simply due to the hull design and how it handles chop and washes. Any Master that is struggling with that in their elder years should get an NK!“

Paul F. (UK)