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Nordic Kayaks Exrcize

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.

Length
5.5 m
Beam
54 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
9 kg
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Nordic Kayaks Exrcize, studio side profile render
studio side profile render · nordickayaksnsw.com.au

Specifications

Length
5.5 m
Beam
54 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
A$5,095

Layup weights

CarbonX9 kg
CarbonLite9.8 kg
CarbonComp11.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
8–10
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
5

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

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 86–100 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 55–104 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

~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.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 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

Cons

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

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).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$5,095 (Nordic Kayaks NSW and Pro Kayaks, 2026). CarbonLite A$6,095, CarbonLite-S A$6,395 (Nordic Kayaks NSW) and Carbon X A$6,695. Direct from nordickayaks.com: CarbonComp EUR 3,595 up to Carbon X EUR 4,595. No official USD price.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.