KAPE MISTRAL 550
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Specification
Length: 550 cm Width: 53 cm Weight: STANDARD: 24 kg / STANDARD+: 23kg / SUPER, EXTRA, PREMIUM: 21 kg Cockpit Length: 79 cm Cockpit Width: 40 cm Storage hatch (front): round (24 cm) Storage hatch (daily): round (10 cm) Storage hatch (rear): oval (42x30 cm) Stability level: 
Boat Color: As you wish. Click here for more details! About Mistral 550
A high performance sea kayak with a modern hull design. Leaving upswept bows and sterns allows to reach maximum waterline length.
This sleek shape means not just advanced ease and speed, but surprisingly the nearly plumb stern also performs better in rough water conditions. It's proven to be much more efficient in open seas, yet also handles choppy condition very well. Not a surprise that modern surfskis also follow this concept.
The front deck has definite cutaways that allows closer paddlestrokes helping us to reach even higher performances on the water.
This maximised waterline length also allows us to offer an excellent kayak for advanced touring paddlers covering long distance trips on lakes & rivers. It has quality fittings and large storage capacity to support these purposes.
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Available constructions
All our boats are available in different constructions 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 stiffness, the weight and the overall interior look of the boat. In practice, an upper construction results a stiffer, more lightweight and more spectacular boat, but it requires more caution during use.
Besides, the standard and available fittings could be also different in different constructions. So we advise you to have a look at the "Fittings" section of this article as well.
STANDARD
- Materials: Solid laminate hull & deck: fiberglass / polyester resin
- Technology: hand lay-up
- Stiffness: 5/10
- Weight: 5/10
- Description: Composite boats manufactured in the traditional way, using fiberglass and hand-lay up only. The method is simple, but the result is a longlivety product that is easy to maintain and repair.
- Advised: Entry-level boats for hobby & recreational use or rentals. A wallet-friendly offer for those who are just looking for a reliable boat for spending their free time.
STANDARD+
- Materials: Solid laminate hull & deck: fiberglass + carbon-kevlar reinforcement on the middle part / polyester resin
- Technology: hand lay-up
- Stiffness: 6/10
- Weight: 6/10
- Description: These boats are also made of fiberglass using hand-lay up, but an additional carbon-kevlar inlay is used on the middle - most intensively used - part of the boat. This provides some additional stiffness and a more pleasing interior look. Still they are easy to maintain and repair and still quite economical.
- Advised: Good value for money boats for hobby and recreational paddlers or for heavy-duty use.
SUPER
- Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: carbon-kevlar reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Stiffness: 8/10
- Weight: 8/10
- Description: Sandwich cored hulls together with advanced reinforcement materials and manufacturing technologies let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time. Carbon-kevlar reinforcement offers a remarkably good trade-off between these and the impact resistance of the hull.
- Advised: Those who are looking for a stiff, lightwight and good looking boat and don't mind the little more care.
EXTRA
- Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum bagging
- Stiffness: 9/10
- Weight:8/10
- Description: Sandwich cored hulls together with advanced reinforcement materials and manufacturing technologies let us to reduce weight and improve stiffness at the same time. We apply different carbon reinforcement rayers to achieve more stiffness.
- Advised: For fitness paddlers with higher expectations of the stiffness of their boat.
EXTRA+: With modified layer design and clear gelcoat, the carbon texture will be visible on the hull - and results a cool & stylish look.
PREMIUM
- Materials: Sandwich cored hull & deck: double carbon reinforcement / vinyl ester resin
- Technology: vacuum infusion
- Stiffness: 10/10
- Weight: 9/10
- Description: Double carbon reinforcement is applied to get a rock solid boat. Clear carbon surfaces or graphics on the hull are available with no extra charge. Delivered in a padded boat cover.
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Standard Choice
Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern RudderSteeringRecreational Toe Pilot Foot ControlSeatSea Kayak Seat (low)SeatPadded backrestHatch10 cm Daily Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SkegRetractable SkegFootrestRecreational Foot BraceSeatSea Kayak Seat (high)Available choice - with extra charge
RudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"RudderRetractable Skeg + "SmartTrack" Overstern RudderRudderRetractable Skeg + Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatBoth Sea Kayak Seats (low + high)SeatFoam Backrest with webbingsSteeringFoot Pedals (central position)FootrestPerformance Foot BraceSteeringPerformance Toe Pilot Foot ControlHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverBits & PiecesBungee NetSeatFoam For SeatBits & PiecesFoam kit for tightbrace -
Standard Choice
Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern RudderSteeringRecreational Toe Pilot Foot ControlSeatSea Kayak Seat (low)SeatPadded backrestHatch10 cm Daily Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SkegRetractable SkegFootrestRecreational Foot BraceRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatSea Kayak Seat (high)SeatFoam Backrest with webbingsSteeringFoot Pedals (central position)Available choice - with extra charge
RudderRetractable Skeg + "SmartTrack" Overstern RudderRudderRetractable Skeg + Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatBoth Sea Kayak Seats (low + high)FootrestPerformance Foot BraceSteeringPerformance Toe Pilot Foot ControlHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverBits & PiecesBungee NetSeatFoam For SeatBits & PiecesFoam kit for tightbrace -
Standard Choice
Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern RudderSteeringRecreational Toe Pilot Foot ControlSeatSea Kayak Seat (low)SeatPadded backrestHatch10 cm Daily Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SkegRetractable SkegFootrestRecreational Foot BraceRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatSea Kayak Seat (high)SeatFoam Backrest with webbingsSteeringFoot Pedals (central position)Available choice - with extra charge
RudderRetractable Skeg + "SmartTrack" Overstern RudderRudderRetractable Skeg + Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatBoth Sea Kayak Seats (low + high)FootrestPerformance Foot BraceSteeringPerformance Toe Pilot Foot ControlHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverBits & PiecesBungee NetBits & PiecesFoam kit for tightbraceSeatFoam For Seat -
Standard Choice
Rudder"SmartTrack" Overstern RudderSteeringRecreational Toe Pilot Foot ControlSeatSea Kayak Seat (low)SeatPadded backrestHatch10 cm Daily Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Click-on CoverBits & PiecesFoam kit for tightbraceAvailable choice - with no extra charge
SkegRetractable SkegFootrestRecreational Foot BraceRudderStainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatSea Kayak Seat (high)SeatFoam Backrest with webbingsSteeringFoot Pedals (central position)FootrestPerformance Foot BraceSteeringPerformance Toe Pilot Foot ControlHatch24 cm Front Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverHatch42/30 cm Rear Storage Hatch / Rubber CoverBits & PiecesBungee NetAvailable choice - with extra charge
RudderRetractable Skeg + "SmartTrack" Overstern RudderRetractable Skeg + Stainless Overstern "Klappsteuer"SeatBoth Sea Kayak Seats (low + high)SeatFoam For Seat
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Detailed description of all available accessories is coming soon!
