Kick the Waves are renowned for producing some of the best wildwater racing boats with high-tech quality, strength and low weight characteristics.
With 8 x K1 models, 2 x C1 models and 2 x C2 models and a variety of build constructions across their range we are sure that Kick the Waves will have the right wildwater boat for you!
APS have been importing Kick the Waves wildwater boats since 2017. We stock only a limited range of boats.
Boats can be custom ordered from the Kick the Waves factory in Czech Republic.
BUILD CONSTRUCTION
1) TOURING – Popular among top racers mainly as a boat for training purposes. Down-river racers have favoured this construction for a combination of training and racing boat on river with difficulty maximum WW ll.
Weight: 9.6 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon /Fiberglass. Hardened with AC stiffeners. Vacuum-treated PVC Sandwich
Price: $2,750 inc GST
2) ADVENTURE – Most popular construction favoured by the Czech representatives. High strength guarantees superior ride on the most difficult water terrain. Popular for performance downriver paddlers as a training “starting” variant in the really difficult rivers WW III and above. The construction is also suitable for beginners or those who want a really sturdy boat.
Weight: 10.5 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon/ Carbon/ Herex. Hardened with AC stiffeners. Vacuum-treated PVC Sandwich
Price: $3,500 inc GST
3) RACE- This construction is perfect for combination of training and racing. Skilled paddles usually use race construction as second (training) boat on the rivers from difficulty WW lll and up. Very popular with advanced paddlers due to good stiffness and weight.
Weight: 9.6 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon/ Carbon/ Herex. Hardened with AC stiffeners. Vacuum-treated PVC Sandwich
Price: $3,550 inc GST
4) CHAMPION – Best constructed boats you can find in the market. This composition was developed in response to a change in the rules (reducing weight by 1kg in 2013). High-tech quality, strength and low weight characterize this racing professional construction of down-river boats.The boat is indicated for people who want to win and exact high quality and layout.
Weight: 9.0 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon/Carbon without fibreglass. Vacuum treated PVC HEREX sandwich.
Price: $3,800 inc GST
4) INDIVIDUAL – For experienced professionals, for whom individual dimensions mean an advantage over rivals and their own comfort, we offer a tailor-made boat.
Weight: As built
Price: POA
Fitout Options K1
- K1 Small Seat (270g): $80 inc GST
- K1 High Seat (360g): $110 inc GST
- K1 High seat with back rest: $130 inc GST
- K1 Seat Max: $110 inc GST
- K1 Seat Max with back rest: $130 inc GST
- Seat Installation: $25 inc GST
- Adjustable aluminium footrest 15cm: $105 inc GST
- Adjustable aluminium footrest 30 cm: $130 inc GST
- Adjustable aluminium footrest installation: $25 inc GST
- Composite Footrest 8cm: $40 inc GST
- Composite Footrest 10cm: $50 inc GST
- Composite Footrest 16cm: $60 inc GST
- Composite Footrest installation: $50 inc GST
- Wooden Knee Brace: $30 inc GST
- Wooden Knee Brace Installation: $65 inc GST
- PE Knee Foam Brace (200g):$30 inc GST
Fitout Options C1
- C1 Knee Set: $110 inc GST
- C1 Knee Set with Installation: $155 inc GST
- C1 Cords for straps: Included
- C1 Cords for straps installation: $40 inc GST
- C1 Canoe straps Light by Vajda: $65 inc GST
Additional Fitout Options
- Tips & Tails (Kayak Protectors): $95 inc GST
- Buoyancy bag 50 litre :$55 inc GST
- Graphic design: $POA
- Padded boat cover 3mm :$330 inc GST
- Padded Boat Cover 5mm: $380 inc GST
- Padded Boat Cover 8mm: $430 inc GST
- Light Spray Deck: $120 inc GST
- Watch Holder (Basic Cords): $2 inc GST
- Watch Holder Aqwa-D: $34.95 inc GST
CURRENT MODELS K1
SICARIO – The Latest model out of the KTW factory the Sicario was designed for the World Cup in French Pau on September/October 2017.
This kayak was designed to cope with sharp transitions between fast-flowing water and reverse currents at maximum speed. With a sleek modern design the Sicario also shows great acceleration when moving across quieter passages.
SICARIO LIGHT – The Sicario design for light weight paddlers
This kayak was designed to cope with sharp transitions between fast-flowing water and reverse currents at maximum speed. With a sleek modern design the Sicario also shows great acceleration when moving across quieter passages.
WAKATWO- Younger sister of the extremely popular Waka the main modifications concern the front deck and increased paddler’s comfort allowing a better view of the course. The extraordinary success of this model is confirmed by the fact that, despite the age of the kayak model, it is still popular on the market.
Wakatwo helped to win the title of 2009 Junior World Champion for Antoine Sudrie form France and for Viole Risso from Italy.
Can also be built as Wakatwo Light with modified bottom to give the bow a smaller displacement making it more suitable for ladies and children.
WAKATORU- Added to the KTW fleet in 2023 the Wakatoru is the younger sister of the extremely popular Wakatwo.
TORU means “three” in Maurtutian.
Developed in co-operation with Felix B Flyers (FRA) and Adam Satke (CZE) the Wakatoru has an identical hull to the Wakatwo with a new deck with more volume, like the Sicario
WINI –Based on the Wakatwo this is the ideal boat for athletes of lighter weight. Thanks to her perfectly shaped front deck Wini gives you better comfort and a better view on the course.
Can also be built as Wini Light with modified bottom to give the bow a smaller displacement making it more suitable for ladies and children.
“I think this boat is great, it is very responsive in the white water but is still stable and fast on the flat. Good boat!”
Hannah Brown, member of GBR wild water team
TONGA – The most popular model in the Kick the waves range it was made especially for the 2010 Wildwater World Championships in Sort -Spain. The boat has perfect stability and maneuverability in white water as well as extraordinary speed on flat water . Tonga’s newly designed narrow bow captures your imagination at first sight and a paddler can feel its speed just during his/her first strokes. Raised bow and stern, along with a “round” bottom profile provides exceptional maneuverability and rotation.
The fact that the boat is two centimeters wider in the seating position than Wakatwo kayak contributes to the maximal maneuverability of the boat. The space in the area of the athletes’ knees was made wider too and that’s why kayakers with their height of around 200cm have no problem comfortably seated in this kayak. Tonga is supplied with a special seat (it can be equipped even with a back strap), which allows athlete to have even larger control over the boat.
CAYENNE – Designed by Tomas Slovak, Sesia Maxim Clerin and other French Representatives for the 2014 World Championships in the Italian Valtellina, the Cayenne is based on the popular Tonga but is bigger, especially on the rear deck. The main goal was to improve handling in extreme whitewater while maintaining speed on calm water. Thanks to the larger volume of the Cayenne it supports also competitors with higher weight, while for lighter competitors it can be cut and individually modified.
BARELONE – The latest model from the Kick The Waves factory… comfort, stability and more space for the body, butt and legs All this is especially useful for less experienced and ambitious athletes who will compromise speed for comfort and stability. This is a recreational boat for sports enthusiasts without racing ambitions.
Only Available in the following constructions
- SPORTY – Extremely strong construction. Designed for beginners or those who require durability from the boat. Thanks to its strength, however, it is able to complete extreme races without any problems
Weight: 9.60 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon and Carbon.
Price: POA
- BLACK EDITION – The best design you can find on the market. High quality, strength and low weight. This lightweight construction is designed for those who have higher ambitions. Individual dimensions mean an advantage over rivals and your own comfort.
Weight: 8.6 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon and Carbon. Vacuum treated PVC HEREX sandwich without fiberglass
Price: POA
GRETA – New in late 2022 Greta is a smaller wild water composite kayak, which was introduced as a compromise to heavy plastic boats like Wavehopper or Fastwave. Wanting to stay in production of composite boats, not plastic, Greta is easy to handle, really stiff construction and low weight (10.5kg ). With these properties Greta can help to bring wild water down river to developing countries what could get more paddlers into the community.
Paddling with Greta is equal to other wild water kayaks – mainly cause of hull shape, strong construction and low weight.
Greta in available in 4 basic colors (yellow, blue, red, green + always black hull), so it’s easy to recognize your favorite paddler or competitors in down river BOAT CROSS races.
Beginners and Masters over 50 love the stability. They also mentioned perfect reactions and turns. Standard WW boats are difficult to handle for them and plastic boats are too heavy.
Only Available in the following construction:
- ADVENTURE– Extremely strong construction. Designed for beginners or those who require durability from the boat. Thanks to its strength, however, it is able to complete extreme races without any problems
Weight: 10.5 kg
Composition: Aramid-carbon and Carbon.
Colours: Yellow, Blue, Red or Green with Black hull
CURRENT MODELS C1
LIMAX – At home on all wild water terrains. Stability and perfect control that allows its riders to achieve their greatest potential. Emil Milihrama won two gold and two silver medals in this boat at the 2009 European Championships.
Not available in Touring Construction.
HAWK – Designed with the help of the Czech representative and medalist Ondřej Rolence, the Hawk has great displacement, modern lines and speed with great manageability on all types of water, but especially in the more extreme ones. This boat is for the experienced WW paddler.
Not available in Touring Construction.
CURRENT C2 MODELS
SPARROW- Popular C2 model, not only for races in the classic discipline.
Not available in Touring Construction.
ZEPPELIN – This C2 was developed in cooperation with the legendary Hochšorner brothers from Slovakia, who for many years collected medals in the C2 discipline in slalom. During their transition to downriver, their many years of experience and passion for water created this truly original and agile boat.
Thanks to its large bow, it excels in huge waves on artificial or natural streams and excels in easy handling through a specially shaped bottom.
Its modern and sharp features predetermine it mainly for sprint.
This boat is for experienced WW paddlers.
Not available in Touring Construction.
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ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
K1 Standard Seat (High Seat) with Back Rest
K1 Standard seat without back rest
Adjustable Aluminium Foot rest 30cm
Adjustable Aluminium Footrest 16cm
Wooden Knee Brace
Composite Protector for tip/tail of boat
Boat Bag 3mm, 5mm or 8mm
Light Spray Deck
Composite Footrest 8cm
Composite Footrest 10cm
Composite Footrest 16cm