KAPE Spirit 55

paracanoe version

The model meets paracanoe standards in the "K1" boat class. The paracanoe version also includes a specially designed "Para seat" and a manual rudder cord locker located in the cockpit of the boat.
The balanced hull gives predictable handling qualities and high initial stability at all speeds, conditions and over a large load range, making the boat a great option for all beginners to gain confidence. On the other hand the flattened midship and stern sections keep a low volume and a hull area similar to a slimmer fitness model. This makes the Spirit 51 not just stable but quite efficient and never too bulky.
  • Paddler weight

    60 - 120 kg

  • Length

    520 cm
  • Width

    55 cm
  • Stability level

    8/10
  • Boat weight

    Standard+: 16.5 kg
    Super: 13.5 kg
    Extra: 13 kg
    (Specified weights are valid for standard fittings. They are approximate and may vary by ± 5% due to manual production.)
  • Cockpit size

    102 x 42 cm
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Features & fittings

Paracanoe Seat

    The paracanoe version is delivered with two seats. Besides the para seat, that provides adequate support, the touring seat also comes with the kayak, so that it can be used for the widest possible purpose.

    Of course, para seat and touring seat are convertible.

    Rudder & rudder (cord) locker

      The kayak is equipped with a responsive plastic understern rudder as standard. It provivides excellent tracking and easy steering but is exposed to imact damages of both the rudder blade and the boat hull.

      However choosing the durable stainless "marathon" rudder will slightly decrease the response of steering, it minimise weed pick-up that is often a must for summer paddling in still water. Hence this is our most popular non-standard fitting option for a fitness kayak.

      Footrest

        Fitness kayaks have tiller bar (T-bar) steering as standard and they are equipped with simple yet reliable footrests with easy-to-adjust spring sliding system. The fixing frame & fittings of the footrest are positioned behind the footplate, so the full width of the boat is available for your feet. This provides comfort & full use of the tiller bar for effective steering. It is also perfect for club use to regularly adjust the footrest distance.

        Reaching under the footrest you can find two thumb nuts at the bottom of the fixing frame - they are to secure the footrest position. Don't forget to realease them before adjusting the footrest distance by the spring slider.

        In non-STANDARD constructions, the footplate is covered with EVA traction pad for non-slip and increased comfort & equipped with adjustable foot strap to add more power to paddle strokes through leg drive.

        Full & adjustable angle footrest is also available for maximum leg drive & customisation.

        However our spring sliding footrest system provides high adjustability, let us know if the boat is for a much shorter or taller paddler (approx. under 170 cm or over 185 cm). Then the complete footrest system will be moved more forward or backward during the construction of the kayak.

        Bulkheads & compartment

        Rear and front bulkheads are installed as standard in all fitness kayaks.

        A bulkhead (partition) is an upright wall within boat separating watertight compartments so that the capsized boat does not sink. The divided area (compartment) behind the rear bulkhead may be also for cargo storage.

        A small (d: 10 cm) hatch is placed in the rear bulkhead, mainly to let the rear compartment to dry when not in use and to ventilate the stored boat.

        Available deckfittings

        Carry handles can be installed to help moving boat to and from the water or to make portages easier.
        CONSTRUCTIONS
        To let us meet the preferences of a wide range of paddlers we offer multiple constructions to choose from. These constructions are set up in line with the requirements of each segment of the recreational market - from clubs & hobbyists to top-ranking athletes - while providing the most favourable quality and price conditions for that specific group of users.

        More about constructions

        Our composite boats are made in multiple constructions (layups). We designed them to meet the needs of as many recreational users as possible - from clubs & hobbyists to top-ranking athletes.

        Different materials and technologies are used in each construction. They determine the weight, stiffness and interior appearance of the boat. In practice, an upper construction results a stiffer, more lightweight & spectacular boat, but it requires more caution during use


        • STANDARD+

          Economy fiberglass layup with carbon-kevlar reinforcement for additional impact resistance. Long life, easy to maintain and repair. For hobby & recreational use.

          ease of handling
          impact resistant
          easy to repair
          flexible hull
          heavy weight


          Single skin:
          woven fiberglass and choppend strand mat


          Polyester resin


          Hand lay-up


          Weight


          Stiffness

        • SUPER

          Stiff and light layup with sandwich core & hibrid reinforcement. Good trade-off between weight, stiffness & impact resistance.
          Recommended for fitness, fast touring, long distance river paddling & for experienced paddlers in extreme conditions.

          stiffer hull
          lighter weight
          clear carbon-kevlar hull available
          handle with moderate care
          limited repairability


          Sandwich core material


          Carbon-kevlar reinforcement
          (clear surface available)


          Vinyl ester resin


          Vacuum bagging


          Weight


          Stiffness

        • EXTRA

          High performance light weight carbon construction. Recommended for competitors, athletes and true paddling enthusiasts.

          light weight
          stiff hull
          clear carbon sufaces available
          lower impact resistance / handle with care
          limited repairability


          Sandwich core material


          Carbon reinforcement
          (clear surface available)


          Vinyl ester resin


          Vacuum bagging


          Weight


          Stiffness


        Design & colour customisation

        All boats are made to order. You can choose your preferred colour(s) of the hull, the deck areas, the trim (seam between deck & hull), the cockpit rim (coaming) and the seat.

        These deck designs are available in all constructions:

        • #0000 - MONO
        • #0101 - PARALLEL
        • #0102 - THREE PARALLEL
        • #0201 - POINTED
        • #0201-02 - POINTED BULLET
        • #0301 - SLIM NARROW
        • #0302 - SLIM NARROW CLOSED
        • #0303 - SLIM WIDE
        • #0401 - CHEVRON
        • #0402 - CHEVRON VAR
        • #0403 - CHEVRON DOUBLE
        • #0404 - CHEVRON WING
        • #0405 - CHEVRON WING VAR
        • #0406 - CHEVRON POINTED
        • #0501 - ZIG
        • #0502 - ZIG-ZAG
        • #0503 - ZIG-ZIG-ZAG-ZAG
        • #0504 - ZIG-ZAG-ZAG-ZIG
        • #0601 - NOSE-TAIL
        • #0701 - TIGER
        RAL 1001
        RAL 1001 "Beige"
        RAL 1016
        RAL 1016 "Sulfur yellow"
        RAL 1018
        RAL 1018 "Zinc yellow"
        RAL 1023
        RAL 1023 "Traffic yellow"
        RAL 2003
        RAL 2003 "Pastel orange"
        RAL 2004
        RAL 2004 "Pure orange"
        "KAPE red"
        RAL 3003
        RAL 3003 "Ruby red"
        RAL 3020
        RAL 3020 "Traffic red"
        RAL 3027
        RAL 3027 "Raspberry red"
        RAL 4003
        RAL 4003 "Heather violet"
        RAL 4004
        RAL 4004 "Claret violet"
        RAL 4005
        RAL 4005 "Blue lilac"
        RAL 4006
        RAL 4006 "Traffic purple"
        RAL 4008
        RAL 4008 "Signal violet"
        RAL 4010
        RAL 4010 "Telemagenta"
        RAL 5002
        RAL 5002 "Ultramarine blue"
        RAL 5003
        RAL 5003 "Sapphire blue"
        RAL 5005
        RAL 5005 "Signal blue"
        RAL 5010
        RAL 5010 "Gentian blue"
        RAL 5012
        RAL 5012 "Light blue
        RAL 5013
        RAL 5013 "Cobalt blue
        RAL 5015
        RAL 5015 "Sky blue
        RAL 5017
        RAL 5017 "Traffic blue
        RAL 5018
        RAL 5018 "Turquoise blue"
        RAL 5021
        RAL 5021 "Water blue"
        RAL 5023
        RAL 5023 "Distant blue"
        RAL 6001
        RAL 6001 "Emerald green"
        RAL 6018
        RAL 6018 "Yellow green"
        RAL 6019
        RAL 6019 "Pastel green"
        RAL 6026
        RAL 6026 "Opal green"
        RAL 6029
        RAL 6029 "Mint green"
        RAL 6034
        RAL 6034 "Pastel turquoise"
        RAL 7001
        RAL 7001 "Silver grey"
        RAL 7004
        RAL 7004 "Signal grey"
        RAL 7016
        RAL 7016 "Anthracite grey"
        RAL 7024
        RAL 7024 "Graphite grey"
        RAL 7033
        RAL 7033 "Cement grey"
        RAL 7037
        RAL 7037 "Dusty grey"
        RAL 7047
        RAL 7047 "Telegrey 4"
        RAL 9010
        RAL 9010 "Pure white"
        RAL 9017
        RAL 9017 "Traffic black"
        Clear carbon (limited availability)
        Clear carbon (limited availability)
        Clear carbon-kevlar (limited availability)
        Clear carbon-kevlar (limited availability)

        Tips & more about the available colours


        Think carefully about choosing black and dark colours!

        Such boats warm up more & they become matt very soon. Scratches and limescale are also much more visible on these surfaces.

        Less is more:

        We recommend picking only two, maximum three colours for a coherent boat design.

        More is more:

        (Because of the overlapping gelcoat layers) more colours results in more weight.


        Availability of clear (transparent) surfaces:

        Clear carbon seat & cockpit rim are available in EXTRA & ULTRA constructions.

        Clear carbon hull and/or deck (parts) are available in EXTRA & ULTRA constructions.
        (Bow & stern of the clear carbon boat are black gradient)

        Clear carbon-kevlar hull is available in SUPER construction.
        (Bow & stern of the clear carbon-kevlar boat hulls are colored)


        RAL colors CANNOT be displayed entirely proper on computer screens. The color depends on your monitor and printer. Therefore the exact shade of the product may be different than seen here! Please use these color samples as a reference only! We recommend you to see a physical and official RAL color guide to be sure of the correct color.

        FITTINGS
        • STANDARD+

          Standard Choice

          S132
          Paracanoe Seat
          M14
          Rudder Locker

          Available at no extra charge

          Available for extra charge

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        • SUPER

          Standard Choice

          S132
          Paracanoe Seat
          M14
          Rudder Locker
          S131
          Low pos. "Stability" seat
          F121
          Narrow Footrest
          R121
          Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
          H24
          20 cm round, threaded hatch on aft deck
          M192
          Bungee cord on rear deck

          Available at no extra charge

          S121
          High pos. "Fitness" seat
          R131
          Plastic Rudder

          Available for extra charge

          F233
          Full & Adjustable Angle Footrest
          +R1X1
          Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
        • EXTRA

          Standard Choice

          S132
          Paracanoe Seat
          M14
          Rudder Locker
          S131
          Low pos. "Stability" seat
          F121
          Narrow Footrest
          R121
          Stainless "Marathon" Rudder
          H24
          20 cm round, threaded hatch on aft deck
          M192
          Bungee cord on rear deck

          Available at no extra charge

          S121
          High pos. "Fitness" seat
          R131
          Plastic Rudder

          Available for extra charge

          F233
          Full & Adjustable Angle Footrest
          +R1X1
          Spare Part: Plastic or Stainless "Marathon" Rudder

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        If you cannot find a dealer in your country, please contact us directly using the form below!

        Contact us

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