Nordic Kayaks · Surfski
Nordic Kayaks Club 560
5.6m, 50cm fibreglass hull that Nordic places between the Squall and the Exrcize for stability and speed. Built from fibreglass, epoxy and grey gelcoat with a full-length stringer for stiffness, with a 42cm seat that narrows towards the bottom, a moulded step for remounting and a deBrito bailer.
- Length
- 5.6 m
- Beam
- 50 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 14.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.6 m
- Beam
- 50 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Usually paddled by
- Paddlers in chop
- New price
- A$3,995
Layup weights
On-water profile
Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight. How we rate.
Stability here means how steady the ski feels sitting still on flat water. Where two craft have overlapping ranges, we can't say which is more stable. Downwind handling is a separate thing, covered in the evidence note below.
Evidence note
Suits: Fitness and recreational paddling, club and hire use, and small to moderate ocean runs for paddlers past the beginner stage.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 76–88 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 55–92 kg. This estimate is a guide, not a limit. Seat fit, conditions and paddling style matter. Lighter paddlers can still enjoy a larger hull, especially downwind. A test paddle is the best check.
Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.
Generations
Most agile of Nordic's fibreglass Clubline skis (with the Club 540 and Club 480), aimed at clubs, hire fleets and budget buyers. Optional Touring Edition adds two carbon hatches and a SmartTrack kick-up rudder.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Durable fibreglass build suited to club and hire fleets
- Cheapest way into a Nordic hull
- Built-in step helps remounts
Cons
- 14.5-15.5kg is heavy next to carbon skis
- Single fibreglass layup only
- No published upper paddler weight from the maker
Gallery
Where to buy
We don't have a dealer listed for Nordic Kayaks yet. All makers and dealers.
AUD 3,995 fibreglass (only layup) at Nordic Kayaks NSW and Next Level Kayaking, 2026; Nordic Kayaks NSW also has a grey ex-stock boat on sale at A$2,495. Maker direct EUR 2,695, Touring Edition hatches +EUR 300, SmartTrack kick-up rudder +EUR 150. No USD source found.
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