Vantage Small K1
By Salt Kayaks
Part of the same size-for-weight Vantage ladder as the other four sizes: Small is the second-narrowest, lowest-volume build, for smaller/lighter paddlers one step up from X-Small. A relatively stable and comfortable boat, suited to both river and flatwater marathon racing. Genuine race pedigree, over 10+ years: the preferred boat of Len "The Fisher King" Jenkins, who won five K1 titles on the Fish River Canoe Marathon in it; also credited with 3 gold/2 silver at the 2017 ICF Marathon World Championships, gold at the 2015 World Masters Marathon Championships, the 2012 Fish River Canoe Marathon men's and women's titles (Michelle Eray won the women's race in this boat), and the 2011 and 2012 Berg River Canoe Marathon.
Specification
| Length | 5.2m |
| Width | 38cm |
| Paddler Level | Advanced |
| Paddler Weight | up to 80kg (flat water) |
Constructions
River Glass
+/- 13.0 kg
€1.638
River 1x Kevlar Hull & Deck
+/- 11.5 kg
€1.954
River 2x Kevlar Hull & 1x Kevlar Deck
+/- 11.0 kg
€2.135
River 2x Kevlar Hull & Deck
+/- 10.5 kg
€2.329
River 2x Kevlar Hull & Carbon Deck
+/- 10.5 kg
€2.632
River Multilayer Epoxy Kevlar
+/- 10.0 kg
€3.266
Flatwater Glass Epoxy Vacuum
+/- 9.5 kg
€2.090
Flatwater Hybrid Carbon Epoxy Vacuum
+/- 9.0 kg
€2.452
Flatwater Full Carbon Epoxy Vacuum
+/- 8.5 kg
€3.085
Features
- Sized for smaller/lighter paddlers
- Length 520 cm, height 29 cm
- Choice of overstern or understern rudder; carbon kickplate; standard river seat (carbon platform seat, foot pump, foot strap)
- Hand built in Knysna, South Africa
- Available in 9 construction options
Stability scale
1
5
10
BeginnerIntermediatePro
1 – Very stable & 10 – unstable
Product safety and manufacturer information
Manufacturer: Salt Kayaks (Knysna Racing), South Africa, Address: 38 Meeu St, Knysna Industrial, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
Importer and EU responsible person: RaceCraft, Address: Preysingstraße 10B, 83115 Neubeuern, Germany, Email: info@racecraft-eu.com
Safety notes: please follow the instructions and safety notes supplied with the boat. Always wear a life jacket on the water.
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Reviews from around the web
Independent tests and videos by third parties, not reviews from RaceCraft customers. We did not write them and have no financial link to their authors. Earlier or related models are noted in the text.
KNYSNA RACING VANTAGE PRO 200M SPRINT
Forum thread: help choosing a South African K1
Discussion of the Knysna Vantage Pro and Plus: described as a great marathon craft that sits well on the wash but needs more skill to turn tight corners. Related earlier model, not the current boat.