In the world of canoe slalom racing Vajda is the Number One Choice of Champions! They are the leaders in Canoe Slalom Systems Technology and Development with some impressive results across the board in both K1, C1 and C2 Slalom at both World Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games. Vajda Group also hold the international patent for IRC (Integrated Reinforced Core) System Technology which dramatically increases boat stiffness and rigidity making their boats significantly stronger than the traditional soft foam reinforcement.
Vajda has a maximum of 9 boat sizes and 5 levels of construction in their slalom boats. There are also 7 x K1 models, 13 x C1 models and 1 x C2 models in their range making stocking these boats in Australia impossible from our point of view. All slalom boats are therefore custom orders from the factory in Slovakia.
Construction
There are a number of construction techniques depending on the model chosen.
For construction information on all the Vajda Kayak Slalom & Canoe Slalom models please visit: Vajda Group
Pricing (AUD ex Sydney)
K1 Club Build – $2,250
K1 Sport Build – $3,250
K1 World Cup Build – $3,940
K1 Premium Build – $4,175
K1 Xtreme Build – $5,690
C1 Club Build – $2,250
C1 Sport Build – $3,250
C1 World Cup Build – $3,940
C1 Premium Build – $4,175
C1 Xtreme – $5,690
Fitout Options K1
- Seat: Standard, Gaba, Elena, Wide, Wide XXL, Biazizzo: Included
- Adjustable Seat: $60 inc GST
- Seat Installation: $50 inc GST
- Short or long Foot brace: $80 inc GST
- Foot brace Installation: $30 inc GST
- Carbon Knee Support :$70 inc GST
- Carbon Knee Support installation: $95 inc GST
- 2 Piece Construction: $665 inc GST
- K1 Boat Sock: $60 inc GST
- K1 Padded Boat Cover: $265 inc GST
Fitout Options C1
- C1 Pre-shaped Black Foam Seat: $110 inc GST
- C1 Foam Seat Installation: $25 inc GST
- Seat with Carbon Knee Cups (Martikan Old; Martikan 2020; Martikan New; Gargaud; Jess Fox; Savsek: other) $250 inc GST
- Seat with Carbon Knee Cup Installation: $120 inc GST
- Back Cockpit Support for foam : $45 inc GST
- C1 Loops Installation: $55 inc GST
- Canoe Straps Light: $65 inc GST
- C1 Foam Block (50cm x 50cm) : $55 inc GST
- Thin Foam (90 x 70mm) 3mm: $15 inc GST
- Thin Foam (90 x 70mm) 5mm: $20 inc GST
- Smart Pump: $100 inc GST
- Flip Tech: Only available on Premium and Xtreme Constructions- Premium: $240 inc GST, Xtreme included
- 2 piece Construction : $665 inc GST
- C1 Boat Sock: $60 inc GST
- C1 Padded Boat Cover: $265 inc GST
CURRENT K1 MODELS
COPA & COPA 2- Designed by German K1 aces Hannes Aigner and Sebastian Schubert the COPA has a unique combination of speed, with amazing turning abilities. The main focus during the development of this boat was on creating the best up-stream kick possible. The boats volume offers a super smooth ride but amazing kick in the up-stream gates.
Length: 3.50m Width: 60.8cm Cockpit Length: 73.5cm Cockpit Width: 37.7cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
Also Available in Copa 2
KAPSL II- Designed by Peter Kauser Vajda Kapsl II is modelled on Vajda’ most successful K1 model the Kapsl 36. There is more volume behind seat for better kicking out of upstreams, bow is bent 1cm upwards compared to Kapsl 36 and last 50cm of stern is flatter for better turning.
Length: 3.57m Width: 61.0cm Cockpit Length: 71.5cm Cockpit Width: 37.5cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
SALTO 1- K1 boat model by upcoming slalom star Mathieu Biazizzo from France. The Salto was developed from Kapsl – Galaxy model series and is extremely fast but still very easy to paddle.
This boat paddled by Peter Kauzer (SLO) won the Silver medal at the Rio Olympics and had the quickest MK1 course time by Jiri Prskavec (CZE) who won Bronze after touching a gate and receiving a 2 second penalty. Jessica Fox (AUS) also won the WK1 Bronze medal in the Salto 1 in Rio.
Length: 3.51m Width: 60.8cm Cockpit Length: 73.5cm Cockpit Width: 37.7cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
SALTO 2- Designed in 2017 by Mathieu Biazizzo from France and Marcel Vajda Snr. Great forward speed and improved kick out and turning.
- Increased volume behind cockpit gives more stability
- Wider cut down stern with a larger surface area making it easier to turn
- Flatter bottom & sides
- Longer and lower cockpit
- New seat design for more comfort!
Length: 3.515m Width: 60.8cm Cockpit Length: 73.5cm Cockpit Width: 37.7cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
SALTO 3– The latest K1 Slalom design from Vajda was designed in 2018 by Peter Kauzer from Slovenia and Jiri Prskavec from Czech Republic. Based on the Salto 1 design this boat has improved forward speed, glide and acceleration.
At the 2020+1 Toyko Olympics Jiri Prskavec (CZE) won the Gold Medal in the Mens K1 by over 3 seconds, Rikarda Funk (GER) won the Gold Medal in the Womens K1 and Jess Fox (AUS) won the Bronze medal in the Womens K1 (after having the quickest WK1 course time but receiving a 4 second penalty after touching 2 gates ).
Features:
- Added volume at front of hull for added speed through waves
- Added volume around cockpit to improve kickout upstream.
- New Flip Technology to allow adjustment of height of the deck behind the cockpit to a maximum of 7cm
Length: 3.515m Width: 60.8cm Cockpit Length: 74.0cm Cockpit Width: 38.0cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
Jiri Prskavec of the Czech Republic competes in the Men’s K1 of the Canoe Slalom at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
SALTO 4– New in 2022 the Salto 4 was designed in cooperation with Olympic medalists and living legends Peter Kauzer and Jiri Prskavec. Both athletes contributed with great ideas and improvements which makes this boat truly special.
The thickest part of the Salto has been moved back slightly and the tail portion of the boat made thinner which gives it more stability and at the same time effortless and lightning quick turning abilities.
Features:
- Thinner cockpit so it does not collect water
- Wider footrest area for taller paddlers
- Higher nose allowing it to easily jump bigger waves
- Better stability
Length: m Width: cm Cockpit Length: cm Cockpit Width: cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
ZIP- Designed by Jana Dukatova (SVK) the Zip won Jana a World Cup Gold Medal in 2015 and a 4th place at the Rio Olympics in 2016
Length: Width: Cockpit Length: 71.5cm Cockpit Width: 37.5cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
CURRENT C1 MODELS
JUNIOR LIZARD-
Length: 3.50m Width: 65.6cm Cockpit Length: 56.5cm Cockpit Width: 43.9cm
Available in one size and 5 different constructions including Styrolight ($1,200 inc GST)
SCREAM- Denis Gargaud-Chanut (FRA) and Alexander Slafkovsky (SVK) put their efforts together to design the fastest C1 boat model with excellent rotation skills , flat front hull for excellent gliding ability and acceleration , awesome kick up of the upstreams thanks to the new back part volume balance.
Denis won the Gold Medal in the Mens C1 event at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the Scream.
Length: 3.5m Width: 66.3cm Cockpit Length: 59.0cm Cockpit Width: 46.5cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
ISCREAM- Denis Gargaud-Chanut (FRA) and Alexander Slafkovsky (SVK) put their efforts together again to design the ISCREAM with improved acceleration and much faster on the turn!
Length: 3.5m Width: 66.3cm Cockpit Length: 59.0cm Cockpit Width: 46.5cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
MM – Designed by Michal Martikan (hence the name MM) for 2012 London Olympic Games this boat can suit paddlers from 40kg t0 85kg.
Takuya Haneda (JPN) won the Bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the Vajda C1 MM proving it is still a very competitive model.
Length: 3.51m Width: 61.5cm Cockpit Length: 74.0cm Cockpit Width: 40.0cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
MM MAX- Designed by Michal Martikan & Matej Benus. the MM MAX is 15 mm wider which brings enough volume for paddlers over 75 – 80 kg. Thanks to the width, there is no need for side wings.
Length: 3.5m Width: 63.6cm Cockpit Length: 68.0cm Cockpit Width: 41.6cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
MM3- Designed in 2019 by Slovenian Benjamin Savsek, seven times ICF Canoe Slalom World Championship medallist.
Benjamin Savsek (SLO) won the Gold Medal in the Mens C1 at the 2020+1 Tokyo Olympics in the MM3.
Length: 3.51m Width: 61.5cm Cockpit Length: 74.0cm Cockpit Width: 40.0cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
DEMON- Designed by Michal Martikan and Matej Benus the C1 Demon won the Silver medal for Matej at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Length: 3.5m Width: 63.6cm Cockpit Length: 68.0cm Cockpit Width: 41.6cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
DEMON 3- Designed by Slovak Paddler Matej Benus, Silver medaliist C1 event at Rio Olympics in 2016.
Length: 3.5m Width: 63.6cm Cockpit Length: 68.0cm Cockpit Width: 41.6cm
Available in 7 sizes and 4 different constructions
DEMON 4- New in 2022
Length: 3.5m Width: 63.6cm Cockpit Length: 68cm Cockpit Width: 41.6cm
Available in 5 sizes and 4 different constructions
HYPE- Designed with Slovak World Champion Alexander Slafkovsky in 2017 ., the Hype is a combination of the C1 Demon (front part) and C1 Scream (back part). Boat is a very good hybrid between martikan style and scream/supremo style boats.
Jess Fox won the Gold Medal in the Womens C1 at the 2020+1 Tokyo Olympics in the Hype
Length: 3.52m Width: 63.8cm Cockpit Length: 63.0cm Cockpit Width: 47.0cm
Available in 7 sizes and 5 different constructions
LADY HYPE- New C1 Model designed especially for ladies. This C1 is basically the same model as the Vajda C1 Hype but with the kayak like cockpit, making it easier to switch between kayak and canoe as you can use one spray deck for both boats. The cockpit rim is molded so it has better waterproofing between spray deck and cockpit rim and comes standard with the back cockpit support.
Length: 3.52m Width: 63.8cm Cockpit Length: 63.0cm Cockpit Width: 47.0cm
Available in 5 sizes and 4 different constructions
EDGE New C1 Model designed by Liam Jegou and Nico Peschier. Based on the popular Hype C1 the middle part of the hull is more Edge shaped and fins have been added. Plus you can choose regular or ”kayak”style cockpit.
Length: 3.52m Width: 63.8cm Cockpit Length: TBC Cockpit Width: TBC
Available in 5 sizes and 4 different constructions
26 July 2021; Liam Jegou of Ireland in action during the men’s C1 canoe slalom semi-final at the Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
C2 Models
H3- Designed by Peter Hochschorner, this boat won a Silver medal for David Florence and Richard Hounslow (GBR) at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Length: 4.1m Width: 75.9cm Cockpit Length: 60.5cm Cockpit Width: 52.0cm
Available in 5 sizes and 4 different constructions
Special Features
Seat Standard
Seat Elena
Seat Gaba
Seat Wide
Seat Wide XXL
Seat Adjustable
Seat Biazizzo
Short Footbrace
Long Footbrace
Carbon Knee Supports
C1 Foam Seat
C1 Foam Black 50cm x 50cm
C2 Foam Block
Carbon Knee Cups Martikan Old
Carbon Knee Cups Martikan New
Carbon Knee Cups Gargaud
Carbon Knee Cups Jess Fox
Carbon Knee Cups Savsek
Carbon Knee Cups Luka Jones
Canoe Straps Light
Boat Sock
Boat Cover Padded
• 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.
• Do not over tighten straps whilst storing or transporting.
• 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