# Nordic Kayaks Exrcize

> Surfski by Nordic Kayaks. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/nordic-exrcize/
> Cite as: Nordic Kayaks Exrcize, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/nordic-exrcize/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 5.5 m
- Beam: 54 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: CarbonX 9 kg, CarbonLite 9.8 kg, CarbonComp 11.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: New paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 8–10 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 5 out of 10.

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. Method: https://surfskiindex.com/how-it-works/#limits

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

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 86–100 kg, broader estimated guide 55–104 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flatwater fitness, first downwind runs, easy touring, mixed light-to-moderate conditions

## Hull
Wider (54cm), higher-volume entry/fitness hull built on the same design language as Nordic's race skis but with more keel and forgiving secondary stability. Pre-preg carbon keeps it light for a stable boat. Tracks and surfs better than most beginner skis.

## What works
- Stable, forgiving entry hull that still tracks and surfs
- Full pre-preg carbon, light for a stable ski (~9-11.5kg)
- Same design lineage as Nordic's race skis

## Trade-offs
- Premium carbon-only pricing for a beginner ski
- Slower than the Squall/Nitro race hulls
- Thin second-hand market in Australia

## Generations
- ~2018-present: Nordic's entry/fitness ski; single hull length (~5.5m), pre-preg carbon construction shared with the race range but wider and higher-volume.

## What paddlers say
- Nordic Kayaks product copy: the Exrcize is 'easy to paddle, stable and entertaining... for sports, races and easy tours', built on the same principles as faster skis with less volume and more keel (nordickayaks.com).

## Sources
- https://nordickayaks.com/boats/surfskis/exrcize/
- https://nordickayaksnsw.com.au/products/nordic-exrcize
- https://shop.prokayaks.com.au/products/nordic-kayaks-exrcize
- https://nordickayaks.com/kayaks/proline/nitro/

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/nordic-exrcize/#buy