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KAPE Spirit 55

paracanoe version

The model meets paracanoe standards in the "K1" boat class. The paracanoe version also includes a specially designed "Para seat" and a manual rudder cord locker located in the cockpit of the boat.

The balanced hull gives predictable handling qualities and high initial stability at all speeds, conditions and over a large load range, making the boat a great option for all beginners to gain confidence. On the other hand the flattened midship and stern sections keep a low volume and a hull area similar to a slimmer fitness model. This makes the Spirit 51 not just stable but quite efficient and never too bulky.

Paddler weight

60 - 120 kg

Length

520 cm
Width

55 cm
Stabilitás

8/10
Boat weight

Standard: 16.5 kg / Standard+: 16 kg / Super: 14.5 kg / Extra hard: 14.5 kg / Extra light: 13 kg / Premium: 15 kg

(Specified weights are valid for standard fittings. They are approximate and may vary by ± 5% due to manual production.)
Cockpit size

102 x 42 cm

Features & fittings

Paracanoe Seat

The paracanoe version is delivered with two seats. Besides the para seat, that provides adequate support, the touring seat also comes with the kayak, so that it can be used for the widest possible purpose.

Of course, para seat and touring seat are convertible.

Rudder & rudder (cord) locker

The kayak is equipped with a responsive plastic understern rudder as standard. It provivides excellent tracking and easy steering but is exposed to imact damages of both the rudder blade and the boat hull.

However choosing the durable stainless "marathon" rudder will slightly decrease the response of steering, it minimise weed pick-up that is often a must for summer paddling in still water. Hence this is our most popular non-standard fitting option for a fitness kayak.

Footrest

Fitness kayaks have tiller bar (T-bar) steering as standard and they are equipped with simple yet reliable footrests with easy-to-adjust spring sliding system. The fixing frame & fittings of the footrest are positioned behind the footplate, so the full width of the boat is available for your feet. This provides comfort & full use of the tiller bar for effective steering. It is also perfect for club use to regularly adjust the footrest distance.

Reaching under the footrest you can find two thumb nuts at the bottom of the fixing frame - they are to secure the footrest position. Don't forget to realease them before adjusting the footrest distance by the spring slider.

In non-STANDARD constructions, the footplate is covered with EVA traction pad for non-slip and increased comfort & equipped with adjustable foot strap to add more power to paddle strokes through leg drive.

Full & adjustable angle footrest is also available for maximum leg drive & customisation.

However our spring sliding footrest system provides high adjustability, let us know if the boat is for a much shorter or taller paddler (approx. under 170 cm or over 185 cm). Then the complete footrest system will be moved more forward or backward during the construction of the kayak.

Bulkheads & compartment

Rear and front bulkheads are installed as standard in all fitness kayaks.

A bulkhead (partition) is an upright wall within boat separating watertight compartments so that the capsized boat does not sink. The divided area (compartment) behind the rear bulkhead may be also for cargo storage.

A small (d: 10 cm) hatch is placed in the rear bulkhead, mainly to let the rear compartment to dry when not in use and to ventilate the stored boat.

Available deckfittings

Carry handles can be installed to help moving boat to and from the water or to make portages easier.

CONSTRUCTIONS

To let us meet the preferences of a wide range of paddlers we offer multiple constructions to choose from. These constructions are set up in line with the requirements of each segment of the recreational market - from clubs & hobbyists to top-ranking athletes - while providing the most favourable quality and price conditions for that specific group of users.

More about constructions

Our composite boats are made in multiple constructions (layups). We designed them to meet the needs of as many recreational users as possible - from clubs & hobbyists to top-ranking athletes.

Different materials and technologies are used in each construction. They determine the weight, stiffness and interior appearance of the boat. In practice, an upper construction results a stiffer, more lightweight & spectacular boat, but it requires more caution during use

STANDARD

Economy fiberglass layup for hobby & recreational use. Long life, easy to maintain and repair.

ease of handling
easy to repair
flexible hull
heavy weight

Single skin:
woven fiberglass and choppend strand mat

Polyester resin

Hand lay-up

Weight

Stiffness
SUPER

Stiff and light layup with sandwich core & hibrid reinforcement. Good trade-off between weight, stiffness & impact resistance.
Recommended for fitness, fast touring, long distance river paddling & for experienced paddlers in extreme conditions.

stiffer hull
lighter weight
clear carbon-kevlar hull available
should be handled with moderate care
limited repairability

Sandwich core material

Carbon-kevlar reinforcement
(clear surface available)

Vinyl ester resin

Vacuum bagging

Weight

Stiffness
EXTRA

High performance light weight carbon construction. Recommended for competitors, athletes and true paddling enthusiasts.

light weight
stiff hull
clear carbon sufaces available
should be handled with care
limited repairability

Sandwich core material

Carbon reinforcement
(clear surface available)

Vinyl ester resin

Vacuum bagging

Weight

Stiffness

Design & colour customisation

All boats are made to order. You can choose your preferred colour(s) of the hull, the deck areas, the trim (seam between deck & hull), the cockpit rim (coaming) and the seat.

These deck designs are available in all constructions:

#0000 - MONO
#0101 - PARALLEL
#0102 - THREE PARALLEL
#0201 - POINTED
#0201-02 - POINTED BULLET
#0301 - SLIM NARROW
#0302 - SLIM NARROW CLOSED
#0303 - SLIM WIDE
#0401 - CHEVRON
#0402 - CHEVRON VAR
#0403 - CHEVRON DOUBLE
#0404 - CHEVRON WING
#0405 - CHEVRON WING VAR
#0406 - CHEVRON POINTED
#0501 - ZIG
#0502 - ZIG-ZAG
#0503 - ZIG-ZIG-ZAG-ZAG
#0504 - ZIG-ZAG-ZAG-ZIG
#0601 - NOSE-TAIL
#0701 - TIGER

Clear carbon-kevlar (limited availability)

Tips & more about the available colours

Think carefully about choosing black and dark colours!

Such boats warm up more & they become matt very soon. Scratches and limescale are also much more visible on these surfaces.

Less is more:

We recommend picking only two, maximum three colours for a coherent boat design.

More is more:

(Because of the overlapping gelcoat layers) more colours results in more weight.

Availability of clear (transparent) surfaces:

Clear carbon seat & cockpit rim are available in EXTRA & ULTRA constructions.

Clear carbon hull and/or deck (parts) are available in EXTRA & ULTRA constructions.
(Bow & stern of the clear carbon boat are black gradient)

Clear carbon-kevlar hull is available in SUPER construction.
(Bow & stern of the clear carbon-kevlar boat hulls are colored)

RAL colors CANNOT be displayed entirely proper on computer screens. The color depends on your monitor and printer. Therefore the exact shade of the product may be different than seen here! Please use these color samples as a reference only! We recommend you to see a physical and official RAL color guide to be sure of the correct color.

FITTINGS

Front & rear bulkheads are installed as standard. Any of them can be left on request.

STANDARD

Standard Choice

Paracanoe Seat

Rudder Locker

Available at no extra charge

Available for extra charge
STANDARD+

Standard Choice

Paracanoe Seat

Rudder Locker

Available at no extra charge

Available for extra charge
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SUPER

Standard Choice

Paracanoe Seat

Rudder Locker

Low pos. "Stability" seat

Narrow Footrest

Plastic Rudder

Available at no extra charge

High pos. "Fitness" seat

Stainless "Marathon" Rudder

Available for extra charge

PRO (Full & Adjustable Angle) Footrest

Foot Pedal

Stainless Overstern Rudder

Bungee cord on aft deck

20 cm round, threaded hatch on aft deck

Carry handles

Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
EXTRA

Standard Choice

Paracanoe Seat

Rudder Locker

Low pos. "Stability" seat

Narrow Footrest

Plastic Rudder

Available at no extra charge

High pos. "Fitness" seat

Stainless "Marathon" Rudder

Available for extra charge

PRO (Full & Adjustable Angle) Footrest

Foot Pedal

Stainless Overstern Rudder

Bungee cord on aft deck

20 cm round, threaded hatch on aft deck

Carry handles

Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
PREMIUM

Standard Choice

Paracanoe Seat

Rudder Locker

Available at no extra charge

Available for extra charge