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Nordic Kayaks Double 670

Relatively short (6.70m) tandem hull with pronounced rocker / keel-jump for maneuverability and quick response, plus dual steering (front, rear, or both). At 50cm beam it carries stability comparable to a single advanced ski, enough for a strong paddler to bring a less-experienced partner on a downwind. Front cockpit 155-190cm, rear 160-200cm.

Length
6.7 m
Beam
50 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
12.5 kg
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Nordic Kayaks Double 670, studio side profile render
studio side profile render · nordickayaksnsw.com.au

Specifications

Length
6.7 m
Beam
50 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Double
Usually paddled by
Confident ocean paddlers
New price
A$6,495

Layup weights

CarbonX12.5 kg
CarbonLite14.5 kg
CarbonComp17.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
7–9
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
8

Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight.

These ratings are Surfski Index estimates, worked out from published dimensions, traced hull shapes where we have them, and reviews. They are not supplied by the maker or timed on the water. How a ski feels depends on your weight, skill, set-up and the conditions, so use them to shortlist skis and paddle one before you buy. 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

This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 4 linked sources.

Suits: Tandem ocean downwind and touring; a skilled paddler paired with a less-experienced partner

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 75–75 kg per seat, with a broader estimated guide of 75–78 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

~2021-present

Nordic's tandem surfski; short-for-a-double 6.70m hull with heavy rocker and dual steering. Nextwave reviewed the first version.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very light for a double (CarbonLite ~14kg)
  • Short, high-rocker hull is maneuverable and responsive
  • Dual steering lets front, rear, or both paddlers control

Cons

  • Higher price than single skis
  • Doubles are niche; limited resale market
  • Requires a coordinated pair to paddle well downwind

What paddlers say

Nextwave review (first version): the NK Double is ~50cm wide with 'stability about equal to the Zest', built so 'a skilled paddler should be able to bring a beginner to experience a downwind', with CarbonLite construction at about 14kg (nextwave.nu).Reported experience

Where to buy

Nordic Kayaks ↗

We don't have a dealer listed for Nordic Kayaks yet. All makers and dealers.

AUD is the Carbon Composite layup at A$6,495 (Nordic Kayaks NSW and Pro Kayaks, 2026); CarbonLite A$7,295, CarbonLite-S A$7,595 and Carbon X A$8,595. Direct from nordickayaks.com: CarbonComp EUR 4,795 up to Carbon X EUR 6,195. No official USD price.

Sources

BetaRatings are estimatesRatings are estimates. How we get the numbers. Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.