Nordic Kayaks · Surfski
Nordic Kayaks Storm 615
6.15m x 45cm advanced hull sharing Nitro DNA with a little more stability; described by the maker as a 'pure surfing machine' in experienced hands, fast in waves and competitive on flat water. Long cockpit fits paddlers from about 165cm to 200cm and over; the short-cockpit Storm 570 is the smaller-paddler sibling.
- Length
- 6.15 m
- Beam
- 45 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 11 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 6.15 m
- Beam
- 45 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- advanced
- New price
- A$5,500
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Speed here also has a traced hull behind it: measured off this boat's own side and plan photographs, the shape alone rates it 8.6, and the published score moves a third of the way toward that. What that means.
Suits: Ocean downwind and racing; strong in waves, still competitive flat.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 88 kg. It stays workable from 77 kg to 93 kg, and sits at its best between 82 kg and 90 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Swedish maker, globally popular ProLine range. Storm is the advanced all-rounder below the elite Nitro, sold in a 6.10 m long-cockpit and a 5.70 m short-cockpit hull.
The 610 was replaced by the 615, carrying improvements down from the latest Nitro: higher rocker for quicker handling in ocean conditions, a redesigned nose balancing wave-cutting against lift, a sharper front deck, a more protected cockpit, the updated deBrito/NK bailer and inserts for the cockpit hood. Nordic states flatwater speed matches the 610 with increased stability. The short-cockpit Storm 570 continues alongside it.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Excellent downwind/surfing hull
- Two cockpit sizes for good fit range
- Light carbon build (~11kg)
- Strong global race reputation
Trade-offs
- Advanced stability - not a first ski
- AU dealer/support smaller than Epic/Fenn
- Import lead times
What paddlers say
Nordic Kayaks skis are actively discussed and raced on surfski.info (e.g. recent 'Nordic Kayaks RAPIDO Carbon Lite x Epic V9' performance thread), reflecting genuine international following.Reported experience
Gallery
Where to buy
No mapped dealer for Nordic Kayaks yet. Every maker and market we cover.
Estimated AU carbon new price; Nordic imported into AU. Confirm with local dealer.
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