Vajda are world renowned as the producers of some of the best slalom boats in the world and have some outstanding results in competition to reflect this. However Vajda are also gaining much respect for producing a range of flatwater kayaks for both sprint and marathon paddlers all featuring Vajda’s leading edge design and construction.
There are boats to cater for beginners, intermediate, elite, recreational, masters and children.
Each model is available in 6 constructions. Weight of the boat will vary according to the shape, size and colour. The weight provided here is based on a Infusion X Large size.
BUILD CONSTRUCTION
All Pricing is in AUD ex Sydney
CLUB BUILD –RRP K1 $3,590; K2 $4,400
Good quality boat for clubs and for people entering the sport.
Outer Layer: Fibreglass
Core: Foam Sandwich Technology
Inner Layer: Carbon/Aramid
Resin: Infused Epoxy Heat Cured
Colour: One Colour Design
Approx. Weight: 10.8kg
Accessories included: Plastic K1 rudder; rudder line adjusters; POWERGLIDE CLUB full foot plate with tiller; foot strap; high back, low back, Yurenia or dimple carbon seat.
Upgrade to POWERGLIDE CLUB pedals is $90 inc GST
RIVER BUILD –RRP K1 $3,590; K2 $4,750
Designed with semi-flexible hull for downriver paddling
Outer Layer: Fibreglass
Core: Fibreglass
Inner Layer: Carbon/Aramid
Resin: Vinylester
Colour: One Colour Design
Approx. Weight: 10.0kg
Accessories included: Plastic rudder, rudder line adjusters, POWERGIDE CLUB full foot plate with tiller; foot strap ; high back, low back, Yurenia or Dimple carbon seat.
Upgrade to POWERGLIDE CLUB pedals is $90 inc GST.
SPORT BUILD– RRP K1 $3,990; K2 $5,290
A higher grade of resin than in the club build and upgraded fittings.
Outer Layer: Fibreglass
Core: Foam Sandwich Technology
Inner Layer: Carbon/Aramid
Resin: Infused Epoxy Heat Cured
Colour: Two Colour Design
Approx. Weight: 10.8kg
Accessories included: Carbon fibre K1 rudder, rudder line adjusters, POWERGLIDE CLUB full foot plate with tiller, high back, low back, Yurenia or dimple carbon seat and foot strap.
Upgrade to POWERGLIDE CLUB pedals is $90 inc GST
WORLD CUP BUILD– RRP K1 $4,895; K2 $6,590
Premium grade epoxy and full carbon to provide a very rigid boat that will last many years
Outer Layer: Carbon
Core: Foam Sandwich Technology
Inner Layer: Carbon
Resin: Infused Epoxy Heat Cured
Colour: Three Colour Design
Approx. Weight: 11.0kg
Accessories included: , rudder line adjusters, POWERGLIDE ELITE full foot plate with tiller, high back or low back carbon seat, foot strap or foot bar, storage sock.
Upgrade to POWERGLIDE Elite pedals is $255 inc GST
MARATHON BUILD– RRP K1 $6,195; K2 $8,490
The lightest method of construction to achieve an 8kg boat with the strength and weight best suited to marathon paddling. Can also be ordered in full aramid/kevlar as an ultra marathon boat weighing approximately 7.5kg.
Outer Layer: Carbon or Aramid
Core: Nomex Technology
Inner Layer: Aramid
Resin: Epoxy Heat Cured
Colour: Three Colour Design & Clear carbon/ aramid finish
Approx. Weight: 8.0kg
Accessories included: Carbon fibre K1 rudder, rudder line adjusters, POWERGLIDE CLUB full foot plate with tiller, high back or low back carbon seat, foot strap or aluminium foot bar or carbon foot bar, storage sock.
Upgrade to POWERGLIDE CLUB pedals is $90 inc GST
Upgrade to POWERGLIDE Elite pedals is $255 inc GST
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH CONSTRUCTION VISIT: Vajda Group
MODELS
K1 MINISONIC 43 – Designed for Juniors 45-65kg
The Minisonic is an inexpensive junior K1. A great way to introduce junior paddlers 6-12 years old to the sport of kayaking. Constructed from Styrolight.
Length: 4.17m Width: 43cm Cockpit Length: 92cm Cockpit Width: 36.5cm
Stability: 4/5
Weight: 10-11kg
Size: Small
Athletes Weight: 45-65 kg
RRP $1,529
K1 MINISONIC 49 – After the success of the K1 Minisonic 43 Vajda decided to introduce a wider version to their stable.
An inexpensive junior K1 great for beginners and especially great for clubs due to its strong construction. Constructed from Thermomoulded Styrolight.
Length: 4.16m Width: 49cm Cockpit Length: 93.5cm Cockpit Width: 36.5cm 
Stability: 5/5
RRP $1,529
K1 ACE – Vajda’s NEW K1 Sprint Model based on the popular model Accelero, specially designed for younger paddlers and lightweight girls.
Length: 5.19m Width: 41.0cm Cockpit length: 96.0cm Cockpit Width: 37.0cm Stability 2/5
Available in one size:
S: 50-70kg
K1 Ace in Marathon Build
K1 APEX- Introduced in 2017 Vajda’s NEW K1 Sprint model ApeX is a new dynamic design with less water resistance through U-shaped hull and great directional stability.
Length: 5.20m Width: 40.0cm Cockpit length: 96.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.0cm Stability 2/5
Also Available in custom edition ‘Apex Yurenia’ – Designed for 2019 World canoe sprint 5km Champion Aleh Yurenia
Available in 4 sizes:
S: 50-65kg
M: 65-75kg
L:75-85kg
XL: 85-95kg
Vajda K1 ApeX in Elite build
Vajda K1 ApeX Yurenia in Xtreme Build
K1 APEX 40 – Introduced in late 2018 Vajda’s NEW K1 model ApeX 40 is specifically designed for Masters and Junior paddlers and replaces the K1 Spirit with a new deck line based on the K1 Apex Series
Length: 5.17m Width: 43.3cm Cockpit length: 94.8cm Cockpit Width: 39.5cm Stability 3/5
Available in 4 sizes:
S: 50-60kg
M: 60-75kg
L: 75-85kg
XL: 85+kg
K1 APEX 46 – New in 2019 Vajda developed the New K1 ApeX 46 to bridge the wide gap that existed between the ApeX 40 & ApeX 52. All the design features of the K1 Apex 40 but with more stability due to a slightly wider deck & hull.
A great boat for Masters and kids with good stability wanting to stay in a K1 boat without compromising speed.
Length: 5.2m Width: 46cm Cockpit length: Cockpit Width: Stability: 3.5 /5
Available in 4 sizes:
S: 50-60kg
M: 60-75kg
L: 75-85kg
XL: 85+kg
K1 APEX 52 – New in 2019 Vajda’s NEW K1 model ApeX 52 is the replacement boat for the K1 Civet Cat/K1 Voyageur with a new deck line based on the K1 Apex Series
Length: 5.175m Width: 52.0cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.7cm Stability 4/5
Available in 3 sizes:
S/M: 55-70kg
L: 70-85 kg
XL: 85-95kg
XXL: 95+kg
K1 INFUSION X – Olympic standard K1 for 1000m sprint and marathon.
New in 2018 the Infusion X is based in the Infusion 2 hull with minor changes made to incorporate the new Apex deck.
Length: 5.18m Width: 42.0cm Cockpit length: 100.0cm Cockpit Width: 37.7cm Stability 2/5
Available in 4 sizes:
M: 65-75kg
L: 75-85kg
XL: 85-90kg
XXL: 90+kg
K1 Infusion X in Ultra-Marathon Build
K1 NEW SUPERSONIC – Designed by European 1000m sprint champion Aleh Yurenia the NEW Supersonic is an update of Vajda’s most popular sprint boat with a flatter front hull, more volume in the back hull, wider cockpit and new deck design.
Also available in Custom edition with extra narrow cockpit- Designed for 2019 K1 World Short Course Champion Cyrille Carre (FRA)
Length: 5.18m Width: 42.0cm Cockpit length: 100.0cm Cockpit Width: 39.0cm Stability 2/5
Available in 3 sizes:
M: 65-75kg
L: 75-85kg
XL: 85+kg
K1 Supersonic in World Cup Build
K1 NEW SUPERSONIC ‘Cyrille Carre’– Designed by 2019 K1 World Short Course Champion Cyrille Carre, this Supersonic has an extra narrow cockpit
Length: 5.19m Width: 42.0cm Cockpit length: 98.0cm Cockpit Width: 37.0cm Stability 2/5
One size:
L: 70-80kg
K1 Supersonic Cyrille Carre in World Cup Build
K1 PIVOT 2 – This is a Sea kayak based on surfski model. Very good speed and stability. There is the option to have a Back hatch and/or day hatch for those short overnight trips.
Length: 547m Width: 52.5cm Cockpit Length: 86.5cm Cockpit Width: 42.5cm
Stability 4/5
Available in the following builds:
Lite: 22kg
Carbon Lite: 16kg
Ultra Lite: 14kg
Available in one size:
L: 55-110kg
K1 PIVOT ECO – This is the Styrolight version of the Pivot. Very good speed and stability.
There is the option to have a Back hatch and/or day hatch for those short overnight trips.
Length: 5.15m Width: 54.0cm Cockpit Length: 87.0cm Cockpit Width: 41.5cm
Stability 4/5
Available in the following builds:
Styrolight: 24.5kg
Available in one size:
L: 55-110kg
RRP $3,200
K1 APEX PARA – This is the Vajda K1 Apex 52 modified to full-fill ICF paracanoe rules
Length: 5.175m Width: 52.0cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.7cm Stability 5/5
Available in 2 sizes:
M: 55-70kg
L: 70-85kg
XL: 85+kg
K2 NOVA – New K2 sprint model designed for Olympic 1000m distance. Very straight and flat hull design for high endurance tempo with good stability. Comfortable and increased cockpit area.
Length: 6.5m Width: 42.5cm Cockpit length: 97.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.0cm Stability 2/5
Available in 2 sizes:
Large: 155-175kg
XL: 175-190kg
K2 Nova in World Cup Build
K2 COLT – For advanced paddlers, the K2 Colt has fast acceleration and great turning ability and has proven to be a winner in both sprints and marathons.
Length: 6.495m Width: 41.5cm Cockpit length: 101.0cm Cockpit Width: 37.1cm Stability 2/5
Available in 2 sizes:
Medium: 135-160kg
Large: 160-180kg
K2 ACCELERO –
Length: 6.495m Width: 41.5cm Cockpit length: 101.0cm Cockpit Width: 37.1cm Stability 2/5
Available in 2 sizes:
Small: 120-140kg
Large: 160-180kg
K2 APEX 48- New in 2023 the K2 Apex 48 was introduced to bridge the gap between the elite K2’s and K2 ApeX 55. With stability in line with the K1 ApeX 46 this double is the perfect boat for juniors and masters.
Length: 5.49m Width: 48.2cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Stability 2/5
Available in 3 sizes:
Medium: kg
Large:
XL:
K2 APEX 55- New at the end of 2018 the K2 Apex 55 was introduced as replacement boat for the K2 Civet Cat. This boat is stable enough to introduce paddling to juniors or masters wanting to get into flatwater paddling.
Length: 6.495m Width: 55.4cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Stability 4/5
Available in 2 sizes:
Small /Medium: 130-180kg
Large: 180+ kg
K4 APEX- New in 2020 the Vajda K4 ApeX has been designed with gliding in mind for 500 meters discipline needs. Special hull design makes the boat super stable and fast. Very easy to keep the pace. Developed with the help of computing analysis programs and tested by top K4 teams. Pure weapon.
Length: Width: Cockpit length: Cockpit Width: Stability:
Available in Elite or World Cup build
Available in 3 sizes:
Medium: Up to 300kg
Large: 300-340kg
XL: 340+kg
Also available in 2 piece construction.
K4 SONIC JET-
Length: 11.0m Width: 41.5cm Cockpit length: 99.0cm Cockpit Width: 36.5cm Stability 2/5
Available in Elite or World Cup Build
Available in 2 sizes:
Medium: Up to 300kg
Large: 300+kg
DISCONTINUED MODELS
K1 COLT- The Vajda K1 Colt was the replacement to the Vajda K1 Accelero. It was designed primarily as a 200m Sprint Boat. Developed in collaboration with members of the French national team. The best feature was it’s amazing acceleration.
The Vajda K1 Apex replaced this boat
Marathon paddlers may also enjoy this boat as it has a very impressive turning circle ,however it does require a little more work to wash ride.
Length: 5.2m Width: 41.5cm Stability 2/5
Available in 3 sizes:
Small: 55-65kg
Medium: 65-75kg
Large: 75-85kg
XL: 85+kg
K1 Colt in World Cup Build
K1 SPIRIT- Specifically designed for Masters and Junior paddlers with the lines & fittings of Vajda’s top sprint models but more stable. One of our biggest sellers.
The Vajda K1 Apex 40 replaced this boat
Length: 5.17m Width: 43.3cm Cockpit length: 94.8cm Cockpit Width: 39.5cm Stability 3/5
Available in 3 sizes:
Small: 50-60kg
Medium: 60-75kg
Large: 75-85kg
XL: 85+kg
K1 Spirit in Club Build
K1 INFUSION 2 – Olympic standard K1 for 1000m sprint and marathon.
The Vajda K1 Infusion X replaced this boat.
Length: 5.18m Width: 42.0cm Cockpit length: 100.0cm Cockpit Width: 37.7cm Stability 2/5
Available in 4 sizes:
Medium: 65-75kg
Large: 75-85kg
XL: 85-90kg
XXL: 90+kg
K1 Infusion II in World Cup Build
K1 MSONIC- A stable boat for heavier paddlers with more volume in the cockpit but still with great speed!
Length: 5.18m Width: 45.9cm Cockpit length: 99.5cm Cockpit Width: 41.7cm Stability 4/5
Available in one size:
XL: 80+kg
K1 CIVET CAT – A stable touring kayak for masters and beginners.
The Vajda K1 Apex 52 replaced this boat
Length: 5.2m Width: 52.0cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.7cm Stability 5/5
Available in one size:
L: 75-85kg
K1 Civet Cat in Club Build
K1 VOYAGEUR – The Voyageur has modern lines, stability, comfort and speed making it the ideal boat for a wide range of paddlers. This boat meets ICF paracanoe specifications.
Length: 5.19m Width: 51.9cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.7cm Stability 4/5
Available in two sizes:
S: 50-70kg
L: 70-85kg
K1 Voyageur in World Cup Build
K2 CIVET CAT – With the stability of a TK2 and the speed of a K2 makes this boat a popular choice for masters paddlers.
The Vajda K2 Apex 55 replaced this boat
Length: 6.495m Width: 55.4cm Cockpit length: 98.5cm Cockpit Width: 39.7cm Stability 4/5
Available in one size:
Large: 160-180kg
K2 Civet Cat in River Build
SPECIAL FEATURES
POWERGLIDE FOOTREST SYSTEM
In 2014 after 2 years of development and innovation Vajda introduced a unique POWERGLIDE no screw Footrest system into all their kayaks.
This system allows one handed fast adjustment of the footplate positioning and can even be done whilst on the water during paddling. This has been a huge success for clubs with multiple paddlers using club craft.
The POWERGLIDE CLUB footrest is standard in all Club, River, Sport and Marathon constructions.
The POWERGLIDE ELITE footrest is standard in all World Cup constructions but can be custom ordered in your boat on request.
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PULLBARS
• Misuse
• Damage caused by transport
• Unauthorized repairs
• Removal of manufacturer stickers
Contact your place of purchase. Always attach pictures which best describe damages.
Return transport cost to place of purchase or authorised repair depot is NOT covered by warranty.
Vajda boats are produced from a high quality composite construction. Composite materials require maintenance.
To extend the lifetime of your boat:
• Do not put any product in the direct sun for long periods and store in a sock or fabric cover for protection
• Repairs should only be carried out by APS authorised repair agencies.
• Never store or transport boat inside a wet cover.
• Regularly clean with mild detergent and non-abrasive premium marine/auto grade wax
• Do not use abrasive products or harsh chemicals
Then – you need to decide which accessories your require: Seat type, Footrest, pull bar etc.
Finally – and possibly the hardest decision – which colour you would like. We may have some boats in stock that you like or you may like to custom order your own boat and choose your own design.
These aren’t decisions to be taken lightly, so we recommend giving us a call or dropping us an email to ensure we can supply you with the boat that is the best for you.
australianpaddlesports@gmail.com or 0414 666 484