Designer: Björn Thomasson
Product developer: Len Ystmark
Material: Composite
Nansen is an extra stable composite kayak specially designed for dog lovers. Nansen is also suitable for touring when you want to place your backpack in an upright position. It is easy to go on the water with Nansen! Nansen is stable and well maneuverable. The hull of Nansen is provided with a deep keel that makes it very stable when bearing in mind its width.
Additional information: Nansen is a real workhorse you can take on whichever tour. The kayak is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Nansen has several adaptation opportunities to match your individual needs. Such a kind of sea kayak allows you to play in waves, waterfalls as well as tranquil lakes. You can use this kayak on almost any type of tours. This kayak is suitable for long and shorter tours, fishing, hunting, photographing, surfing, and playing in waves. Nansen is perfect for fishing, its stability allows you to lean on the edge of the kayak without any need to worry about capsizing at the moment you are about to catch a fish. The special shape of Nansen just invites you to paddle. The small day hatch in front of the cockpit is safe and meant for storing your mobile phone, camera, or other small items that need to be easy to access. PS! Make sure that electronic devices are in waterproof bags. Sitting in the kayak is a very comfortable, wide cockpit for easy access, padded seat, and adjustable thigh braces that enable you to get good contact with the kayak when you most need it. The kayak also includes a backrest regulation system which allows you to adjust positioning while sitting securely in the vessel. The backrest can be regulated by ten centimeters both ways.
Jan Fjelde’s review of Nansen, read here: https://www.padlesiden.no/tester/hundekajakken-nansen/
Length | 476 cm (15´7´´) |
Width | 63 cm (24.8´´) |
Depth | 35 cm (13.8´´) |
Internal Cockpit | 85×47 cm (33.5´´x18.5´´) |
Volume | 481 L (127 US gal) |
Weight Diolen Fiberglass Core | 27 kg (60 lbs) |
Weight Hybrid Carbon Kevlar | 26 kg (57 lbs) |
Weight Carbon | 25 kg (55 lbs) |
Weight Carbon Kevlar | 24 kg (53 lbs) |
Speed | 7 |
Initial Stability | 8 |
End Stability | 8 |
Stability in Waves | 8 |
Course Stability | 9 |
Maneuverability | 9 |
Packing Volume | 10 |
Paddler weight | 55 – 120 kg (121 – 264 lbs) |
Capacity | 160 kg (320 lbs) |
Storage Front | Storage area 84×35 cm (33.5´´x13.8´´); Screw day hatch 15 cm (6´´) |
Storage Rear | Storage area 110×45 cm (43.3´´x17.7´´) |
Features | Ergonomic seat | Adjustable thigh braces | Power Pedals PRO XI9 | Rudder |
Colors | Yellow/white, red/white |