Nordic Kayaks · Surfski
Nordic Kayaks Rapido
5.95m x 47cm intermediate hull, fits ~155-195cm, minimum paddler about 55kg and a maker-stated ceiling near 95kg. Tighter Nitro-like bucket for good connection but a wider, more forgiving hull than the race models.
- Length
- 5.95 m
- Beam
- 47 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 10.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.95 m
- Beam
- 47 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- intermediate
- New price
- A$5,200
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Intermediate ocean, downwind progression, flat-water fitness.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 95 kg. It stays workable from 84 kg to 101 kg, and sits at its best between 88 kg and 97 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Sits between the Storm and Squall; Nitro-style tight seat but wider, more stable hull. Carbon Lite layup offered.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Stable-but-quick intermediate
- Very light Carbon Lite option (~10-11kg)
- Good race-seat connection
- Reputable brand
Trade-offs
- ~95kg paddler cap
- Smaller AU dealer network
- Import pricing/lead time
What paddlers say
The Rapido Carbon Lite is being cross-compared against the Epic V9 in a current surfski.info performance thread, showing active AU/global interest.Reported experience
Where to buy
No mapped dealer for Nordic Kayaks yet. Every maker and market we cover.
Estimated AU carbon new price; import. Confirm with dealer.
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