Challenge Series
The kayaks in the Skim Challenge series are kayaks designed for the toughest conditions.
With the Braveheart and the Braveheart LV we have designed two extremely playful kayaks that have unmatched stability and manoeuvrability both these kayaks will allow you to find the limits of your capability. The Beaufort and Beaufort LV are extremely playful expedition kayaks. The Beaufort’s are a perfectly balance of play and cruise. With good manoeuvrability and stability and yet high cruising speed and big storage compartments the Beaufort’s are in a class of their own and great for expeditions where circumstances are un predictable.
Of course the Challenge series are of the same high quality and finish you should expect from a Skim kayak and build by the best boat building craftsmen Finland has to offer.
The Skim Beaufort Low Volume is a serious seaworthy kayak that combines a playful character with long range expedition features. Fully loaded the Beaufort LV will still be a stable easy maneuverable kayak with high cruising speeds.
The Braveheart sea kayak is fast and maneuverable. Great for playing in rough water yet carving turns are comfortable; the Braveheart has storage space for longer trips. If you are a paddler aiming to improve your skills and like to face challenging conditions, the Braveheart with its stability and amazing fast turning will be the kayak of your dreams.
The Braveheart LV sea kayak is fast and maneuverable. Great for playing in rough water yet carving turns are comfortable; the Braveheart has storage space for longer trips. If you are a paddler aiming to improve your skills and like to face challenging conditions, the Braveheart LV with its stability and amazing fast turning will be the kayak of your dreams.
The Skim Beaufort XL is a serious seaworthy kayak that combines a playful character with long range expedition features.
Original Series
The Original Series are the original Skim models that changed the way we look to kayaks today. Many of the design features and items of the original skims are now seen on other kayak brands world wide. But there is only one original. They are slick, fast and yet very manoeuvrable and agile The eye for detail and practical solutions is still far above average standard these days and.
The Original Series changed how we all look at and experience kayaks today.
Dex MkII is a playful and nimble kayak for day and weekend trips where high seas and surfs are more than welcome. A boat for those who appreciate contact in leans, edges and manoeuvres. Low volume. Low profile. Tight cockpit. Its responsiveness in combination with good tracking also makes a suitable mid/long-range kayak for smaller paddlers.
The Differ MKII is a great kayak for paddlers that like more leg space and do not enjoy paddling with straight legs and still want the contact and feel the original Differ gives. The Differ MkII is like all our kayaks standard equipped with the Kajak-Sport skeg system.
A long-range kayak for those who aren’t discouraged by a little blizzard. The boat’s length and profile give it a sufficient loading capacity in combination with seaworthiness and reliable tracking in hard wind and rough seas. Always with a great paddling experience and good speed.
The hull’s shape gives this long kayak exceptional manoeuvrability. And the keyhole ensures essential contact between paddler and boat and makes exits and entries in winter outfit easy.
All-round Series
The Skim All-round Series are a series of Kayaks for Paddlers at all ages and levels.
They are easy to paddle and great for day trips, long expeditions and everything in between. All Kayaks in the All-round Series are based on original Finnish designs that have been on the market for many years and have evolved through the feed back of our customers into the great kayaks that they are today.
The Artisan 5G is a kayak with a long and successful history, and it has become a Finnish legend Worldwide. The Artisan 5G is a true Scandinavian design with a fast and light fish form hull and deck construction. The hull has a gently sloping V which gives light paddling and predictable behavior in rough seas. It carries heavy loads easily and its easy loading is a benefit compared to most kayaks. The Artisan 5G is a great kayak for expeditions of one week or longer.
The Wahoo is a super fast expedition kayak. With its extremely long waterline and smart hull design it is faster then any expedition kayak on the market and yet very sea worthy. The Wahoo has a ergonomic cockpit design for comfortable seating for fast paddle trips and even the longest expeditions. Because of its high volume there is plenty of storage space for any kind of trip. The Wahoo stands for: Speed, good tracking, rough conditions, long distance and comfort.
The Viking Legenda is a well-equipped, light and nimble British style sea kayak with Scandinavian features. These features represent: gently sloping V-hull, light paddling performance, increased stability, bigger volume for expedition use and excellent production quality.
The Skim Beaufort is a serious seaworthy kayak that combines a playful character with long range expedition features. Fully loaded the Beaufort will still be a stable easy manoeuvrable kayak with high cruising speeds.