Spesifikasjoner
Unisize
Lengde
475 cm
Bredde
56 cm
Fordekk
32 cm
Bakdekk
26 cm
Vekt
26 kg
Cockpit: Bredde 43 cm / Lengde 79 cm
Awesome overblikk
Lengde og bredde
Smidig og manøvrerbar
Awesome er en kort havkajakk som gir deg ultimat kontroll og manøvrerbarhet i bølger og surfesonen.
Høydemål
Voluminøst skrog
For å oppnå best balanse mellom oppdrift, kontroll og manøvreringsevne er Awesome designet med fokus på at du som roer skal ha god bevegelsesfrihet i cockpiten – selvfølgelig uten at det går på bekostning av kontakten med kajakken.
Materiale og vekt
Ekstrem styrke til ekstreme forhold
3-lags sandwichkonstruksjonen er lett og stiv – og så har vi gitt det ytterste laget litt ekstra materiale for å sikre en ekstremt sterk havkajakk for ekstreme forhold.
Cockpitstørrelse og form
Ultimat kontroll
Awesome er designet for å gi deg full bevegelsesfrihet – selv under de mest krevende forhold – vi har sørget for dette med en romslig cockpit, optimalt plasserte lårstøtter og justerbar rygg.
skrogform og spring
Stabilitet og tracking
Awesome har ett unikt design som sørger for at kajakken ikke dykker ned i bølgene. Den er perfekt for surfing og lek når vannet virkelig er lekent. Buen på kajakken er spesielt designet for å gi retningsstabilitet når du har fanget den perfekte bølgen.
Luker, lukerom, liner og strikker
Fargerike luker og plenty plass til utstyr
Kajakkens liner og strikker er optimalt og forsvarlig trukket på dekket, og Awesome har solide skott, som er skjøtet fra begge sider. Det er romslige skott med masse plass til utstyr!
Ekstrautstyr
Tilpass Awesome til dine behov
I tillegg til å skape ditt helt unike fargedesign på din unplugged finnes det også noe ekstrautstyr. Alternativene er en låsebrankett slik at du kan sikre din kajakk mot tyveri, eller ett redningssystem som gjør selvredning enklere. Du kan også velge ett “hanskerom” foran cockpiten, hvor du kan ha for eksempel snacks eller andre småting innen rekkevidde. Unplugged-kajakken er utstyrt med senkekjøl som standard, men foretrekker du ror kan du velge det.
Senkekjøl
Senkekjøl system 4 fra Kajak Sport
Awesome er utstyrt med Kajak Sports snorstyrte finnesystem “Skeg System 4”. Systemet styres med dyneema-snor, som er en lett og enkel lavfriksjonsløsning. Kontrollboksen er plassert ved hoften, så den er lett å betjene uten å være i veien for knærne hos folk med lange ben.
Størrelseguide
En god opplevelse på vannet starter med rett valg av kajakk
Awesome er kun tilgjengelig i en størrelse. Din høyde, vekt og størrelse omkring lår og hofter er avgjørende for om du passer en Awesome eller ei. Som utgangspunkt kan du gå ut fra følgende anbefalinger:
Høyde: Fra 175 til 210 cm
Vekt: Fra 70 til 120 kg
Er du i tvil om hvilken størrelse, som passer deg?
Ring til oss på 70 22 01 09 eller skriv en e-mail – så hjelper vi deg!
Vi er padlere
Og vi deler mer enn gjerne vår erfaring
Norsk forhandler
Norsk ambasadør, og forhandler i øst og vest.
Dansk Design
Designet i Danmark for skandinaviske farvann
Kvalitet
Vi garanterer høy kvalitet til en fornuftig pris
Choose the Right Size
Just like any other sports equipment a kayak needs to fit you size. If it is too small it will feel uncomfortable if it is too big you will have a hard time maneuvering it.
For a kayak to have a good fit you should feel comfortable in the seat. The thigh braces must have a firm grib on your thigh and the footrests must be possible to adjust to fit the length of your legs.
You weight is also important. If you are to heavy or light for the kayak it will impact the performance of the kayak because it is either to low or high in the water. For that reason you should also consider how you will be using your kayak. If your plan is to often go on multi-day trips and bring lots of gear you need to calculate the extra weight of your gear into your choice of kayak.
Length
Speed and length (A) are tightly connected. The longer the kayak the more energy can be built up between paddle strokes. And that increases both speed and tracking. A longer kayak is therefore better suited to long stretches of straight ahead paddling and longer trips in general. A short kayak on the other hand is much easier to maneuver, which is also a great advantage in bigger waves. So what is a short and a long kayak? It is not set in stone, but as a rule of thumb you can use these measures:
< 480 cm: Short
480-515 cm: Average
> 515 cm: Long
Waterline
A sea kayak has two lengths. One is the full length as stated in the product specifications (A) – the other, and at least as important length, is that of the waterline (B). The waterline is defined by how much of the hull is submerged in water when paddling.
A sea kayak has a rocker meaning that the front and rear curves upward from the center. And that is why the full length is never actually in the water. The exact length of the waterline is not a constant – but dependant on the weight of the paddler and how much gear is stored in the compartments.
Width
To put it short: A narrow kayak is faster than a wide one but might challenge the balance a bit more. If you are new to kayaking the thought of a wide kayak might appeal the most to you, but with just a few hours of paddling you will have found your balance and at that point you will want to trade that initial safe feeling to some more speed. Like with length there are no complete answer list, but most sea kayaks are between 50-60 cm in width and can be categorized like this:
50-53 cm: Narrow
54-56 cm: Average
57-60 cm: Wide
The Height of a Kayak
While there is often put a lot of attention to the length and width of a kayak the height is often disregarded, but a few extra centimeters height makes a big difference. When talking about height it is especially the height of the front deck (A) and rear deck (B) that are in focus.
A low kayak makes it easier to track and keep a straight direction, but for Awesome it has been important to take other elements into consideration. In the surf zone you need extra volume for extra buoyancy and more cockpit space volume allowing for extra movement to maneuver the kayak.
Material Matters
The by far most used material for kayaks are plastic and fiberglass. Both materials has it's pros and cons and for both plastic and fiberglass they come in many different qualities.
When looking for a kayak you will most likely have to choose between 1-layer PE (plastic), 3-layer PE (plastic) or fiberglass.
The table below shows the pro and cons of the different materials. If you want to deep dive into materials and how to avoid poor quality your can read much more in DesignKayaks material guide
Weight
The weight of a sea kayak depends on production methods and the size of the kayak. Most sea kayaks in PE (Plastic) weigh between 24-28 kg.
Cockpit Size
The first time you jump into a sea kayak, a big and spacious cockpit might feel the safest. In reality it leaves you with very little control. It is only when your feet, hips and thighs are in close contact with the kayak that you can really master it. That is also the reason why the cockpit has thigh braces.
Maneuvering
Close contact allows you to use your body to the fullest when maneuvering – for example by edging the kayak. As a new paddler edging may feel out of reach, difficult and unsafe. But with very little practice you will soon be able to use edging and start to feel a completely different flow when paddling. If you are already a fan of waves, rolling and playing, close contact is the absolute key to a great experience.
Hull Shape
To determine the hull shape of a kayak you need to look at the area just underneath the cockpit. The hull shape has a huge impact on both speed and stability.
A completely flat hull (G) profile is very stable but takes away speed. A sea kayak with a round hull profile (E) is fast but feels more alive until it reaches speed and water pressure helps add stability. A v-shaped hull profile (F) will, for new paddlers, feel quite unstable. But since the v-shape also allows for speed, a flattened v-shape (a so-called shallow v) is a great compromise between stability and speed.
The Rocker
The rocker is the way the front and rear end of a sea kayak sweeps upward from the center – giving it a banana-like shape. This gives the sea kayak better maneuverability and balance. A kayak with much rocker is good for waves where you need to maneuver, but if you want a fast kayak that tracks well you should look for less rocker.
Skeg What and Why?
The skeg is a blade stored in a slot in the hull close to the stern. By using a slider by the cockpit the blade can be submerged into the water. A skeg helps you track when wind is blowing from the side and from behind.
Skeg or Rudder
An alternative to the skeg is a rudder. They are both lowered into the water to prevent the kayak from turning into the wind. If you prefer one or the other is a matter of taste.
A rudder is controlled via your foot braces. That means that with a rudder installed your foot braces become moving parts that give way when pushed. A skeg is a retractable device controlled by pulling or releasing a cord. That leaves your foot braces immovable and a solid contact point – and thereby gives you more control over your kayak.
Hatches, bungees and more
One thing are the dimensions of a kayak, but what about all the components - the hatches, the bungees, lines? What are the purpose and what should you pay attention to?
Deck Lines and Bungees
The lines fitted along the deck’s outer rim are called deck lines. They are used to grab and handle the kayak in rescue situations and therefore need to be tightly fitted. The fit should be just so that it is possible to get your hand underneath and a tight secure grip. The little ball mounted on the front deck line makes it easier to secure your paddle in situations where you need both hands free.
The elastics – or bungees – fitted across the front and rear deck are used to keep stuff such as a bilge pump, a paddle float or a map secured to your kayak, but avoid putting too much on your deck since it will impact wind sensitivity and stability.
Hatches and Compartments
In a sea kayak the compartments are big enough for you to store luggage and gear for longer trips. The compartments also ensure buoyancy if you capsize. That's why it is important always to make sure that your hatches have a nice, snug and watertight fit. It is also important that the bulkheads of the kayak are grouted from both sides ensuring a 100% watertight seal.
Daybox
Add extra storage space. The daybox can be added to the kayak just in front of the cockpit for easy access when you are on the water.
Rescue System
Make a self rescue easier. With two simple straps mounted just behind the cockpit your paddle is easily secured for a self-resuce.
Lock fitting
With a lock fitting you can easily secure your kayak with any wire lock.
Rudder and Compass
All our kayaks comes with skeg as standard, but if you prefer a kayak with rudder both Unplugged and Endless are prepaired for rudder.
Endless has an extra option allowing to add a compass in front of the kayak. Please note that the compass is not applicable to Unplugged and Awesome.