Whitewater - Element

Element

The Element is a surfkayak. A pretty unique one, actually. The Element is at the forefront of an exciting new development in the kayaking scene. Imagine higher speed and better carve than you will ever experience in your playboat. Imagine using that high speed and hard carve to throw bigger and faster freestyle wave moves than you ever did before. That’s what the Element is all about.

The Element is shorter than a traditional surfkayak, giving up a little bit of speed but gaining a lot of extra manoeuvrability. Super quick directional changes is the name of the game. The shorter length is also key in making big freestyle moves possible.

Apart from the pronounced carving rails that become progressively harder towards the stern, the hull also features release edges, similar to those on a playboat. Those edges make spins and grinds effortless, and they are also the reason why the Element is relatively forgiving.

The pronounced bow rocker is perfect for a late take-off or surfing steep waves. The peaked volume in the stern keeps the boat buoyant, enabling the hull to release easily even at lower speeds and in choppy conditions. The seating position is similar to that in a whitewater kayak, with knees spread out.

Naturally, the Element is designed for waves, not holes. But it is not confined to ocean waves. A lot of effort was made to ensure the Element works equally well on river waves, both small and big ones.

If you live at the coast, the Element is the perfect tool to experience some real speed, while also giving you the opportunity to throw freestyle moves in ways you've never done before. If you live inland and have access to green waves, the Element will let you catch and surf waves you haven't surfed since the death of long playboats.

Specifications

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The Element has a quad fin setup. It is designed to use fins from www.4wfs.com

Four fins designed specifically for the Element are included with the boat. Other fins from the 4WFS line-up can be ordered directly from them.

Length: 202 cm / 6'7"

Width: 64 cm / 25.25"

Volume: 205 litres / 54 gal

Weight: 15 kg / 33 lbs

Cockpit size: 49x87 cm/

19.25" x 34.25"

Paddler weight range: 65-95 kg/

140-210 lbs

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