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Melker of Sweden Melker Ulvön HV
Melker Ulvön HV
Melker of Sweden
Melker of Sweden
Melker of Sweden offers sustainable, high-performance, sleek & stylish kayaks for an active and conscious lifestyle. An interplay between the environment, ethics and economy is strategically important to us – making it possible to make a difference for real. Our core values also include having a great time - making sure that we always do what we love together with friends, family and partners sharing our philosophy. Staying true to our philosophy makes it possible for us to create a successful business we are proud to run and work for. - We are in business to make a difference - having a great time doing it! melkerofsweden.com
Overview
Highlights
- Long waterline for an excellent glide and the highest cruising speed
- Plant-based construction
- Cockpit optimized for efficient power strokes and rotation
- Large volume in the bow for exceptional performance catching bigger waves
Available Colours
- Clear
- Blue
Melker of Sweden
Melker of Sweden offers sustainable, high-performance, sleek & stylish kayaks for an active and conscious lifestyle. An interplay between the environment, ethics and economy is strategically important to us – making it possible to make a difference for real. Our core values also include having a great time - making sure that we always do what we love together with friends, family and partners sharing our philosophy. Staying true to our philosophy makes it possible for us to create a successful business we are proud to run and work for. - We are in business to make a difference - having a great time doing it! melkerofsweden.com
Features & Specifications
Overview
- Model Year: 2023
- Category: Kayaks
- Kayak Type: Touring Kayak, Day Touring, Expedition, Racing & Training, Ocean Play
- Paddlesport: Kayaking
- Number of Paddlers: Solo
- Structure: Rigid or Hard
- Propulsion: Paddle
- Best Used For: Expedition, Racing & Training, Sea Kayaking & Touring, Kayak Day Touring, Surfing
- Intended Waterway: Lakes, Ponds & Inshore, Open Water & Ocean, Surf
- Specifically Designed For: Larger Adults, Average Adults
Specifications
- Size: Large
- Length: 17' 5" / 530.9 cm
- Width: 21" / 53.3 cm
- Weight: 48 lb / 22 kg
- Stern Hatch Volume: 35.7 gal / 135 L
- Bow Hatch Volume: 19.8 gal / 75 L
- Day Hatch Volume: 5.3 gal / 20 L
Features
- Primary Material: Proprietary Composite Blend
- Hull Shape: V-Bottom
- Chine: Hard
- Rudder or Skeg: Rudder, Skeg
- Self Bailing: No
- Bulkheads: Stern, Bow, Midship
- Number of Hatches: 3
- Storage: Stern Hatch, Bow Hatch, Day Hatch
Outfitting
- Outfitting: Back Rest, Adjustable Foot Braces
- Seat: Adjustable
- Standing Platform: No
- Rigging: Deck Rigging, Safety Lines, Carry Handles
What Users Are Saying
"...The kayak deftly blends the long waterline, minimal rocker and sleek dimensions of a speed-centric kayak with a more play-oriented shallow-V hull and semi-hard chines. Loaded, it behaves as an expedition kayak should, very stable, comfortable and predictable..."
- Tim Shuff