Overview
Nordic Kayaks Nitro The One. The Only. The Nitro.
We'll be straight with you: the Nitro is the best surfski we make. Full stop. No caveats, no small print. If you're a highly experienced paddler chasing maximum speed and you want a ski that performs at the absolute pinnacle of what's possible on water, you've just found it. You're welcome.
On flat water, the Nitro is as fast as a K1 — and for plenty of paddlers, it's actually faster. But flat water is really just where the Nitro warms up. Out on the open sea or big lakes, this is where it truly comes alive. The downwind surfing properties are exceptional — the Nitro connects to waves with an almost uncanny ability to climb, link, and ride runs that lesser skis would simply miss. It doesn't just surf well; it surfs brilliantly.
The magic lies in the details. The carefully considered volume distribution, the precise cockpit positioning, and the optimised distance to the rudder all work together to produce a ski that is seriously agile — responsive in a way that rewards skilled paddlers, and remarkably controllable even when the waves are breaking and conditions are properly lively. This is a ski that doesn't flinch.
Since 2020, the Nitro has come fitted with Nordic Kayaks' latest cockpit — the result of years of real-world testing and paddler feedback — offering exceptional freedom of movement and a seat so comfortable you'll forget you've been out for three hours. The side cutouts are precision-designed for a perfect paddle catch, because at this level, every single stroke counts.
The Nitro comes in two sizes:
The Nitro 640 features the longer cockpit and fits paddlers from approximately 165 cm to 200 cm (5'5" to 6'7") and beyond. The Nitro 600 has a cockpit 5 cm (2") shorter and suits paddlers from approximately 155 cm to 195 cm (5'1" to 6'5").
Does it get any better than this? We've thought long and hard about it. It doesn't.
