REVIEWS / GALLERY
DMITRY
build two NANOOK kayaks from the plans
190cm, 97kg
"I want to thank you, this is a great project, great build guide. The boats came out beautiful and practical, the stability is very good, the directional stability is on top, my friend and I are in complete admiration for the boats. Thanks again for your great work!"
Jost
paddled NANOOK
179cm, 67kg
"First impression: the boat looks good and weighs impressively less when carried. It still looks absolutely stable and solid. Then out on the water: the large coaming makes it easy to get in. I sit low, have a pleasant amount of space for legs and feet. Backrest and footrests are exactly where they should be. I would prefer to put a cushion on the spartan wooden seat in the long run. The knees have good contact under the coaming. I quickly forget my initial shyness about simply putting my heels on the thin boat skin. Even when sitting inside, the boat seems well-balanced and solidly constructed, despite the light frame and the thin outer skin, which is unusual for me.
The first paddle strokes: The boat is stable due to the low seating position and rides easily, with very good directional stability. To steer, it is easy to edge and goes willingly in the desired direction, but with quite a large turning radius, as expected with the length and the little rocker. There was not much wind, but in a couple of light gusts I could not feel any susceptibility to wind - the sides and decks are low enough. Paddled a little harder, the boat pulls away impressively quickly and easily. Leaning to one side, with or without drive, is no problem even when the water is at the coaming. The boat shows a high final stability, even without paddle brace.
My conclusion: a very pleasant and effortless to drive, light and fast boat. The building instructions and plans are professionally done. The kit parts also look very good. They are fairly priced. I wonder if I will manage to build this beautiful boat myself? In the winter I will try it out!"
(translated from german)
ROBERT
builds from the plans
"Hello you guys,
First of all, I would like to thank you for the really great building plan and instructions. They could not be better. Already cutting them out was so much fun for me. Adapted a few tools myself, which then worked out well. This made sanding easier. With the long strips it took me a while to find the right lumber. But time is not a factor for me (in calm lies strength). Now I have started with the assembly and I am happy every time when I can admire my achievements. Sooo great. It's sooo fun and the great thing is, it fits and holds bombproof!"
(translated from german)