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Compact and sporty, this playful boat has excellent overall stability and maneuvers effortlessly on waves in the surf or exploring inland waterways. The kayak of choice for navigating the surf of outer coastlines or exploring inland waterways, the versatile Sportee Elite fits the needs of a variety of paddling profiles. A shorter length and lighter weight allow for effortless maneuverability and portaging. This is a great boat for the entry level paddler and the family with a broad skill level. Everyone can paddle this boat.

The Discover line descends from the distinctive Greenland-style design noted for acceleration, optimal tracking and turning in calm waters or high seas. The storage capacity can easily accommodate a weeks worth of gear. The advanced paddler can slide into these boats and immediately find a comfortable responsive friend. The Discover is designed to accommodate the average and smaller paddlers with the Discover XL suited for the larger paddler.

The Cadence is the largest of the Northwest Kayaks singles. Both the Cadence and the Cadence LP are well proportioned, versatile and stable, which is the result from their hull design for secondary stability. The Cadence and Cadence LP are staples of outfitters who paddle in Alaska and Baja with their ease of entrance, roomy cockpit and generous legroom. The Cadence is perfectly suited for the larger paddler and the Cadence LP (low profile) is designed to accommodate the average and smaller paddler without compromising boat performance.

The distinctive Greenland-style can be seen with the upswept bow and stern and recessed RORS rudder system. This craft paddles smoothly and is quick to respond to the paddler’s stroke. The Pursuit line is designed for the paddler that is ready to take the next step in performance and adventure. The soft chine of the Pursuit and the Pursuit XL pivots effortlessly and allows the paddler to become one with the water. The advanced paddler will love the responsiveness that this boat offers. The Pursuit line comes in three sizes to accommodate paddlers of every size.

The new Northwest Kayaks FUSION high performance single blends the performance and style of the Synergy model with the tracking ability and speed of our Discover to create a responsive, maneuverable kayak. The boat’s 18’3” by 22” hull design provides tracking, acceleration and maneuverability without compromising stability or load capacity. The KajakSport hatch system has flush fiberglass covers. Recessed deck fittings, RORS rudder system, and front and rear bulkheads are standard. It weighs 56 lbs. in fiberglass and 47 lbs. in carbon.

The new Northwest Kayaks FUSION high performance single blends the performance and style of the Synergy model with the tracking ability and speed of our Discover to create a responsive, maneuverable kayak. The boat’s 18’3” by 22” hull design provides tracking, acceleration and maneuverability without compromising stability or load capacity. The KajakSport hatch system has flush fiberglass covers. Recessed deck fittings, RORS rudder system, and front and rear bulkheads are standard. It weighs 56 lbs. in fiberglass and 47 lbs. in carbon.

The new V1-X was totally gone through with modifications to the cockpit, ama and Hull. We took some of the rocker out of the center of the hull (under the cockpit) to reduce drag and keep more of the tail volume close to the water where it can be used. Small paddlers will like this because it increases their waterline for more glide between strokes. Large people will like this because they can make use of more volume in rough water, with a similar glide between strokes. The main canoe is wider by half an inch at most locations and by an inch at the cockpit, which is another fine source of volume. We redesigned the footwells to have a more relaxed angle to the ankle and to allow more drive off the leg during the pull. The seat platform has been lowered by half an inch (25mm) to provide more stability and the gunwales raised to above the seat top to provide more control and support through the foam seat. The newly redesigned ama has a great deal more volume and we reduced the rocker to improve glide (reduce drag).

Totally redesigned in January of 2010, the new HUKI V1-R is our Big Water canoe that is capable of handling the full range of paddlers from small people to paddlers over 250 pounds, in the largest seas down to flat water. The V1-R is aimed at racing in big water where the canoe must fit into steep wind chop and waves and have enough volume to keep the big water enthusiast happy and dry.

The FirstLight Folding Kayak range is designed to meet recreational and light touring requirements with folding kayaks in three lengths, 12’ 6” (3.8 meters), 13’ 9” (4.2 meters) and 15’ 9” (4.8 metres).

The FirstLight Folding Kayak range is designed to meet recreational and light touring requirements with folding kayaks in three lengths, 12’ 6” (3.8 meters), 13’ 9” (4.2 meters) and 15’ 9” (4.8 metres).

The FirstLight Folding Kayak range is designed to meet recreational and light touring requirements with folding kayaks in three lengths, 12’ 6” (3.8 meters), 13’ 9” (4.2 meters) and 15’ 9” (4.8 metres).

QG-2 is our long selling tandem model since 1988. Easy to assemble, highly stable tandem recreational kayak.

KG-1 is our longest selling single model since 1988. Easy to assemble, highly-stable single recreational kayak for medium and smaller paddlers.

Model AL-430 is the best value available today in a folding tandem kayak. Easy to assemble, unbelievably lightweight, and a whole lot of fun to paddle make this a great way to get into folding kayaking. The AL-430 easily converts to single use and also makes a good recreational single for large paddlers.

AL-400 is the best value available in a folding kayak today. Easy to assemble, unbelievably lightweight, and a whole lot of fun to paddle make this a great way to get into folding kayaking.