Galasport K1 Omakase Carbolite 50 - 65Kg

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Just like with the Japanese term „Omakase“, with which you leave the meal selection to the chef, with this boat you take your chances from our main K1 boat designer Boris Neveu, two-time world champion and European champion.
OMAKASE is and upgrade of the CAIPI FINS kayak, also developed by Boris. It is not a replacement for very dynamic CAIPI FINS, which will still continue to have its customers. It is another step further to create a boat, that would have similar characteristics to CAIPI FINS, but without having the fins at the hull. Some customers are skeptical about the fins and still prefer smooth hull and we so we wish we could help. In order to replace fins but keep the boat characteristics same, the angular hull profile was implemented, which made OMAKASE great at holding the line, doesn’t tend to swing back and forth on the course or during acceleration. Making the hull wider in an area formerly addopting fins the kayak gained some more on stability. Rear part of the cockpit area was lowered 10mm compared to CAIPI FINS, so it is very easy to recline without hitting the cockpit edge with your back or pfd. The deck in front of the cockpit was made more flat to make pushing the boat under the gate posts easier. Due to additional minor changes in the stern area, the turning abilities changed for the better as well.

BOAT SIZE

This Boat is a 60kg Cut Meaning it suits paddlers generally 55-65kg. This boat has then had 5kg cut from the tail meaning it will turn just as well for a 50kg paddler especially one a little less experienced who will enjoy the comfort of a little extra volume up front. Similarly better paddlers can push the upper limits of the weight range - as skills improve you need less comfort from the volume and can take advatage of the incredible dynamics of the low volume tail - Lucien for example paddles a boat 10kg smaller in the tail than his body weight.

CARBOLIGHT:

The highest specification available. This construction is intended for the most demanding slalom racers addressing not only the improved construction but also the looks. The biggest advantages of Carbolight technology are: weight, durability, firmness and great look due to the first carbon layer. A combination of 3 types of foam sandwich, MGS epoxy system and superior vacuum bag technology, Carbon surface and Carbon & Carbon/Aramid combination inside the boat. New developed Pyramid technology is used to provide lighter and more solid boats that would meet new ICF requirements (read more about this technology). The principle of new pyrmid technology is in general dual stiffness control of the aft section of the boat hull. Although seamless on the outside [except for the bow and stern tips for extra protection], there is aramid seam on the inside. With this new improved construction, this results in a very strong boat with good resistance to damage. Boat weights (no seat) : K1 6.6-7.4 kg, C1 6.8-7.5 kg, C2 11 kg.