Norse ymir carbon The Norse Ymir Carbon is a large, fast and stable sea kayak. It strikes a perfect balance between speed and stability and would make for a great expedition kayak. The boats rounded chine hull design means you can move smoothly from edge to edge. The lightweight V-shaped hull makes it easy to maintain speed and track efficiently. The Norse Ymir comes fitted with a rudder which further helps tracking and control in all conditions. The carbon fibre composite hull means this boat is strong, light and rigid – making its performance sleek & efficient. It is built with aramid reinforcement in the keel – giving it even more strength. The Ymir is also available in fibreglass – You can check it out here. The Norse Ymir Carbon has an easy access day hatch located just behind the cockpit. It has plenty of storage available inside the bow & stern hatches making it perfect for longer expeditions. The deck bungee also adds some extra storage space for those item you want to have super quick access to. The cockpit ergonomics are designed for all day comfort. The seat gives plenty of support while minimizing pressure points. With a slightly higher deck height in the Ymir cockpit, this kayak is well suited for larger or longer-legged paddlers. With its sleek rounded design the Ymir is perfect for serious sea kayaking or anyone that wants to move fast without compromising on stability. Specifications Length: 550 cm Width: 56 cm Weight: 20 kg (Carbon Fibre) Cockpit measures: 78L x 40W x 35H cm Recommended paddler weight: 80kg. – 110kg Max loading weight: 120kg. Total volume: 321l Front bulkhead: 60l Cockpit: 150l Day hatch: 41l Rear bulkhead: 70l. Note that the Carbon version of Norse kayaks have a black (Carbon coloured) interior (inside the cockpit). These pictures may show the the white interior of the fibreglass version. Externally they are visually identical more about the brand Norse are a Norwegian based paddle sport company, and have been in the Industry since 2001. In 2013 they started the development of the Norse Kayaks. Using their long experience in arranging sea kayaks classes, they have developed the best possible kayaks for Norway’s demanding coastline. They’re located on the beautiful west coast of Norway and take their inspiration (and kayak names!) from Norse mythology. You can check out their story and their range of kayaks here. still can’t decide? You can find more information on the advantages & disadvantages of different kayak materials here.
