A legend is born
Faster. More stable. A lean, mean, touring machine, the XP18 is the first of a new series of kayaks. All with exceptional glide, consuming mile after mile with little effort.
The increase of both speed and stability makes the XP18 truly unique.
Award winning Design Engineer Magnus de Brito, took our fastest touring kayak and completely reshaped it, giving the hull a longer waterline and more refined curves.
The XP 18 is a very fast touring kayak with the aggressive appearance of an adventure racing craft – and the performance to match. Using highly advanced hydrodynamic design technology, the XP 18 has a markedly improved stabilty, maneuverabilty and speed.
Great primary and secondary stability offers beginners and expedition paddlers alike a fast ride, even in the most challenging conditions. Your heaviest gear will barely slow it down – this is an ideal expedition kayak. The XP 18īs maneuverabilty is unparalleled among touring kayaks with super responsive steering through it’s liftable rudder (optional). The fitted retractable skeg will incraese tracking when winds and currents are working against you.