KAPE SPIRIT 55
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Specification
Length: 520 cm Width: 55 cm Weight: Standard: 16 kg / Standard+: 15.50 kg / Super: 15 kg / Extra (hard): 14.50 kg / Extra (light): 12.50 kg / Premium: 14 kg Paddler's weight: 60-120 kg Cockpit Length: 102 cm Cockpit Width: 42 cm Stability level: 
Boat Color: As you wish. Click here for more details! About Spirit 55
The Spirit 55 is our choice for flat water touring & fitness kayaking that is stable enough to let us recommend it even for beginners. Made in one size this model is buoyant enough to fit paddlers of a wide range of weight. It has a smooth curved hull with a bottom that is flat enough to provide good stability without making the kayak too bulky.
On the other hand it is also a stanardized Paracanoe - it meets the IPC & the ICF Paracanoe standards in K1 boat class. For this the Spirit 55 is also available in "Para version", where the kayak is delivered with an additional paracanoe seat and a rudder locker as well - this locker lets you to fix steering cord so you can keep the line without the T-bar.
Spirit 55 is also a standardised Paracanoe model -
Available constructions
Our boats are available in different construction levels in order to meet each customer's preferences. These have been set up to be in line with the requirements of each segment of the market - from hobbyists & clubs to top athletes - while providing the most favourable quality and price conditions for that specific group of users.
The following constructions differ in the raw materials and technologies applied during the manufacturing process. These together determine the hardness, the weight (for non-weight regulated models) and the overall interior look of the boat. In practice, an upper construction results a harder, lighter and more spectacular boat.
Besides, the standard and availble fittings could be also different in case of many models. So we advise to have a look at the "Fittings" section of this article as well.
STANDARD
- Materials: fiberglass / polyester resin
- Technology: hand lay-up
- Hardness: 5/10
- Weight: 10/10
- Description: Composite boats made by the traditional way: using only fiberglass and hand-lay up. The method is simple but effective, the result is a longlivety product that is easy to maintain and repair.
- Advised: Entry-level boats ideal for hobby & recreational use. This construction offers an economical solution for all those who consider paddling as a free time activity and looking for a reliable boat at a good price.
STANDARD+
- Materials: fiberglass + carbon-kevlar reinforcement on the middle part / polyester resin
- Technology: hand lay-up
- Hardness: 6/10
- Weight: 10/10
- Description: These boats are still made using fiberglass and hand-lay up, but an additional layer of carbon-kevlar is used on the middle - most intensively used - part of the boat. This provides some more stiffness and more pleasing interior look. Still this is easy to maintain and repair and still quite economical.
- Advised: It could be also a nice entry-level boat for hobby & recreational use, but many, more experienced paddlers also prefer this construction if they know, that the boat will be for heavier duty.
SUPER
- Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 2 mm) / carbon-kevlar reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Hardness: 8/10
- Weight: 7/10
- Description: Our SUPER construction is a big leap in quality, lightness and aesthetics as well. The core material together with the high quality carbon-kevlar reinforcement and advanced manufacturing technology let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time.
- Advised: If you are looking for a harder, lighter and better looking boat and don't mind the little more care, then the SUPER construction is worth to consider for you.
EXTRA (hard)
- Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 2 mm) / UD carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Hardness: 9/10
- Weight:7/10
- Description: Our FITNESS/TOURING boats and SEA KAYAKS have two sub-constructions of "EXTRA". These are: "hard" and "light". Both are reinforced by carbon, but obviously one is fine-tuned to achieve more stiffness and the other is to reduce weight
- Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction could be an excellent choice for paddlers with high expectations for the stiffness of their boat.
EXTRA+: With minor modifications in layer design and using clear gelcoat, the carbon texture could appear on the outside surface of the hull and/or the deck of the boat. This results a cool & stylish look on the water.
EXTRA (light)
- Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 1.5 mm) / carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Hardness: 7/10
- Weight:5/10
- Description: Our FITNESS/TOURING boats and SEA KAYAKS have two sub-constructions of "EXTRA". These are: "hard" and "light". Just like in the previous construction, this one is also reinforced by carbon - however this time we use woven carbon material - but made using thinner core material.
- Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction could be an excellent choice for paddlers with high expectations for the weight of their boat.
EXTRA+: With minor modifications in layer design and using clear gel coat the carbon texture could appear on the outside surface of the hull and/or deck of the boat providing a stylish look on the water.
PREMIUM
- Materials: core material (2 mm) / double carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum infusion
- Hardness: 10/10
- Weight: 7/10
- Description: In this high-end construction double carbon reinforcements are used to get a rock solid boat. On top of that, clear carbon surfaces, unique designed hulls and unlimited choices of designs and colors are all available with no extra charge. What's more, PREMIUM boats are delivered with a padded boat cover.
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For all FITNESS/TOURING kayaks: Bulkheads are applied as standard equipments, but can be also left on request.
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Standard Choice
SeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameRudderFiberglass TouringAvailable choice - with no extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameRudderK1 Stainless MarathonBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderAvailable choice - with extra charge
SeatOriginal Racing Seat (platform)SeatHigh Back Racing Seat (platform)FootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race Rudder -
Standard Choice
SeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapRudderFiberglass TouringAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SeatOriginal Racing Seat (platform)SeatHigh Back Racing Seat (platform)FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderK1 Stainless MarathonBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderAvailable choice - with extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race Rudder -
Standard Choice
SeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapRudderFiberglass TouringAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SeatOriginal Racing Seat (platform)SeatHigh Back Racing Seat (platform)FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderK1 Stainless MarathonBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderAvailable choice - with extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race Rudder -
Standard Choice
SeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapRudderFiberglass TouringAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SeatOriginal Racing Seat (platform)SeatHigh Back Racing Seat (platform)FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameFootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderK1 Stainless MarathonRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race RudderNylon plate holderAvailable choice - with extra charge
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Detailed description of all available accessories is coming soon!
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Specification
Length: 520 cm Width: 55 cm Weight: Standard: 16 kg / Standard+: 15.50 kg / Super: 15 kg / Extra (hard): 14.50 kg / Extra (light): 12.50 kg / Premium: 14 kg Paddler's weight: 60-120 kg Cockpit Length: 102 cm Cockpit Width: 42 cm Stability level: Boat Color: As you wish. Click here for more details! About Spirit 55
The Spirit 55 is our choice for flat water touring & fitness kayaking that is stable enough to let us recommend it even for beginners. Made in one size this model is buoyant enough to fit paddlers of a wide range of weight. It has a smooth curved hull with a bottom that is flat enough to provide good stability without making the kayak too bulky.
On the other hand it is also a stanardized Paracanoe - it meets the IPC & the ICF Paracanoe standards in K1 boat class. For this the Spirit 55 is also available in "Para version", where the kayak is delivered with an additional paracanoe seat and a rudder locker as well - this locker lets you to fix steering cord so you can keep the line without the T-bar.
Spirit 55 is also a standardised Paracanoe model -
STANDARD
- Materials: fiberglass / polyester resin
- Technology: hand lay-up
- Hardness: 5/10
- Weight: 10/10
- Description: Composite boats made by the traditional way: using only fiberglass and hand-lay up. The method is simple but effective, the result is a longlivety product that is easy to maintain and repair.
- Advised: Entry-level boats ideal for hobby & recreational use. This construction offers an economical solution for all those who consider paddling as a free time activity and looking for a reliable boat at a good price.
STANDARD+
- Materials: fiberglass + carbon-kevlar reinforcement on the middle part / polyester resin
- Technology: hand lay-up
- Hardness: 6/10
- Weight: 10/10
- Description: These boats are still made using fiberglass and hand-lay up, but an additional layer of carbon-kevlar is used on the middle - most intensively used - part of the boat. This provides some more stiffness and more pleasing interior look. Still this is easy to maintain and repair and still quite economical.
- Advised: It could be also a nice entry-level boat for hobby & recreational use, but many, more experienced paddlers also prefer this construction if they know, that the boat will be for heavier duty.
SUPER
- Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 2 mm) / carbon-kevlar reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Hardness: 8/10
- Weight: 7/10
- Description: Our SUPER construction is a big leap in quality, lightness and aesthetics as well. The core material together with the high quality carbon-kevlar reinforcement and advanced manufacturing technology let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time.
- Advised: If you are looking for a harder, lighter and better looking boat and don't mind the little more care, then the SUPER construction is worth to consider for you.
EXTRA (hard)
- Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 2 mm) / UD carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Hardness: 9/10
- Weight:7/10
- Description: Our FITNESS/TOURING boats and SEA KAYAKS have two sub-constructions of "EXTRA". These are: "hard" and "light". Both are reinforced by carbon, but obviously one is fine-tuned to achieve more stiffness and the other is to reduce weight
- Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction could be an excellent choice for paddlers with high expectations for the stiffness of their boat.
EXTRA+: With minor modifications in layer design and using clear gelcoat, the carbon texture could appear on the outside surface of the hull and/or the deck of the boat. This results a cool & stylish look on the water.
EXTRA (light)
- Materials: core material (Soric LRC - 1.5 mm) / carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Hardness: 7/10
- Weight:5/10
- Description: Our FITNESS/TOURING boats and SEA KAYAKS have two sub-constructions of "EXTRA". These are: "hard" and "light". Just like in the previous construction, this one is also reinforced by carbon - however this time we use woven carbon material - but made using thinner core material.
- Advised: Considering the weight and hardness ratio, this sub-construction could be an excellent choice for paddlers with high expectations for the weight of their boat.
EXTRA+: With minor modifications in layer design and using clear gel coat the carbon texture could appear on the outside surface of the hull and/or deck of the boat providing a stylish look on the water.
PREMIUM
- Materials: core material (2 mm) / double carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum infusion
- Hardness: 10/10
- Weight: 7/10
- Description: In this high-end construction double carbon reinforcements are used to get a rock solid boat. On top of that, clear carbon surfaces, unique designed hulls and unlimited choices of designs and colors are all available with no extra charge. What's more, PREMIUM boats are delivered with a padded boat cover.
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Bulkheads (front & rear) are "Standard choices" in STANDARD construction.
Standard Choice
SeatParacanoe SeatSeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameRudderFiberglass TouringBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderBITS & PIECESRudder LockerAvailable choice - with no extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameRudderK1 Stainless MarathonAvailable choice - with extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race Rudder -
Bulkheads (front & rear) are NOT "Standard choices" but "Available choices - with no extra charge" in SUPER construction.
Standard Choice
SeatParacanoe SeatSeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapRudderFiberglass TouringBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderBITS & PIECESRudder LockerAvailable choice - with no extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderK1 Stainless MarathonAvailable choice - with extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race Rudder -
Bulkheads (front & rear) are NOT "Standard choices" but "Available choices - with no extra charge" in EXTRA construction.
Standard Choice
SeatParacanoe SeatSeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapRudderFiberglass TouringBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderBITS & PIECESRudder LockerAvailable choice - with no extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderK1 Stainless MarathonAvailable choice - with extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race Rudder -
Bulkheads (front & rear) are NOT "Standard choices" but "Available choices - with no extra charge" in PREMIUM construction.
Standard Choice
SeatParacanoe SeatSeatTouring SeatFootrestNarrow Footplate with Standard frameFoot strapAdjustable Padded Foot StrapRudderFiberglass TouringBITS & PIECESNylon plate holderBITS & PIECESRudder LockerAvailable choice - with no extra charge
FootrestNarrow Footplate with Long FrameFootrestNarrow Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Standard FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Long FrameFootrestFull Footplate with Adjustable Angle FrameFoot strapNeoprene Foot StrapRudderK1 Stainless MarathonRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern Race RudderAvailable choice - with extra charge
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Detailed description of all available accessories is coming soon!
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This model meets the technical requirements of the International Paralympic Committee and the International Canoe Federation
