Ex-demo Norse Embla Sea Kayak – Carbon / Epoxy
Original price was: $4,190.00.$3,980.50Current price is: $3,980.50. (inc GST)
Out of stock
Description
This is quite a special kayak. It is made with carbon and an enhanced epoxy resin and weighs in at under 19kg. And it’s tough. We have had this kayak in the demo fleet for a couple of years, and it’s amazed everyone who has paddled it (it even just lifted it!).
Designed by Jesper Kromann-Andersen, the Embla will handle a range of sea conditions. The hull features a hard chine for predictable edging, allowing the paddler optimal control over the kayak. It’s responsive and agile. Experienced paddlers will appreciate the way the kayak handles in rough water. And the handling is not from the hull design alone. The deck has been shaped to minimise the effect of the wind. And a really nice feature is the low back deck, which makes rolling easier.
The kayak is a work of art. The carbon finish is exposed on parts of the deck, allowing the weave of the carbon cloth to be seen. The hull is painted white, as are sections of the deck. The exposed carbon is finished with a clear coat, protecting it from UV exposure. The Embla is built using graphene enhanced epoxy. This makes the kayak tough and light.
The Embla has been in the demo fleet for a couple of years, but it’s extremely tidy. There is no damage and very minimal scratching. To buy the kayak new would cost you over $7,000.
Specs
Length: 497 cm
Width 53.9 cm
Depth: 28.5 cm
Total volume: 326 liter
Storage: 66 litre (front hatch) | 36 litre (day hatch) | 57L (rear hatch)
Cockpit: 89 x 485 cm (outside to outside of the cockpit rim)
Recommended paddler weight: 55 kg – 90 kg
Max loading weight: 135 kg
Kayak weight: 18.7kg
Features
- Four storage compartments, each sealed with a rubber Kajak Sport lid
- Compass mount built into the deck
- Adjustable foot rests
- Skeg controlled by a hand operated slider
- Shock cord deck rigging for storage of additional gear.
Enhanced Epoxy Construction
This kayak is made using a graphene enhanced epoxy resin. Graphene is incorporated into the epoxy resin matrix, significantly enhancing the resin’s mechanical and thermal properties. This allows Norse to build a light kayak, that is stronger than their other construction options.
Delivery
If you are interested in purchasing a composite kayak please be aware that we do not send these kayaks out using a freight company. You either need to collect it from us, or we can deliver it locally. We also offer several delivery trips each year. If you are interested in having this item delivered, you can find more information on delivery trips here.
Delivery Trips
We are no longer offering delivery trips. If you wish to purchase a composite sea kayak or a surfski, you either need to arrange your own transport and collect from Nelson. We can easily deliver kayaks within the Nelson / Tasman region.