Ocean Kayak 11-Feet Nalu Hybrid Stand-Up-Sit-On-Top Paddleboard

by Ocean Kayak

Product Features

• HYBRID: A Sit-on-top you can stand-up and paddle
• Hull: Wave-piercing displacement style bow, broad planning hull with integral tri-fin design
• Storage: Stern deck bungee allows for storage of accessory kayak paddle blade to convert Carlisle Taboo SUP paddle to a kayak paddle
• Foot well: Padded flat bottomed foot wells offer comfortable and secure foot placement while SUP or kayak paddling
• Transport: Two side-mounted carry handles help transport the boat/board and also aid with climbing on board from the water

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A sit-on-top kayak that lets you stand up and paddle, the Ocean Kayak Nalu hybrid paddle board delivers a different kind of fun on the water. With the Nalu, paddlers can sit in the hybrid molded-in seating area and paddle just like in a traditional sit-on-top kayak. However, they can also use the Nalu like a stand-up canoe, giving them an entirely different perspective. The dual-use design--which is stable in both flat water and moderate surf--makes the kayak an ideal choice for beginning to intermediate paddlers and paddle boarders.

The Nalu's hybrid design lets you stand up and paddle as an alternative to sitting.

The kayak is made of medium-density polyethylene, a virtually indestructible material that's somewhat flexible (so it doesn't crack), but also maintains its stiffness thanks to Ocean Kayak's compound curves. The materials are complemented by a California-form tri-hull design, which includes a long center keel area that encourages boats to track straight when paddling and coasting. The result? A kayak that steers well and is easy to control on the waves regardless of whether you're just starting out or are an experienced paddler. The kayak's unique sit-on-top design, meanwhile, allows you to enter and exit the kayak easily from the shore, dock, or water. In a sit-on-top kayak, you can safely enjoy all the pleasures of kayaking without having to learn difficult self-rescue maneuvers.

Other details include comfortable foot wells to keep you stable, molded-in integral fins, a pair of carrying handles for easy transport, and an on-deck storage bungee. The Nalu is available in sunrise, yellow, and lime colors.

Specifications:

• Length: 11 feet
• Width: 31 inches
• Weight: 40 pounds
• Max capacity: 225 to 275 pounds

About Ocean Kayak
Ocean Kayak is part of the Johnson Outdoors family of innovative, market-leading brands. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of top-quality products for the global marketplace across four categories: watercraft, marine electronics, diving, and outdoor equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include Ocean Kayak, Necky kayaks, Old Town canoes and kayaks, Extrasport, Lendal paddles, Carlisle paddle gear, Minn Kota motors, Cannon downriggers, Humminbird fish finders, Scubapro and UWATEC dive equipment, and Eureka tents.

Product Description

A sit-on-top you can stand up and paddle! The Ocean Kayak Nalu paddle board is a stable platform for any beginning to intermediate paddler or paddle boarder. Perfect in flat water or moderate surf, the Nalu delivers a different kind of fun on the water.

FEATURES: Hybrid molded-in seating area, Storage bungee, Two carrying handles, Comfortable foot wells, Molded-in integral fins

SEATING: Seats one

SPECIFICATIONS: LENGTH 11' / 3.3 m, WIDTH 31-Inch / 78.7 cm, WEIGHT 40 lbs / 18.1 kg, MAX CAPACITY 225-275 lbs / 102.1 - 124.7 kg

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003UTX4OM
• Item model number: 0-TP
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,271 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very stable. Backrest is a must for sit-down kayaking., June 17, 2011

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im_dragon (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ocean Kayak 11-Feet Nalu Hybrid Stand-Up-Sit-On-Top Paddleboard (Sports)

I have no problem standing on this. If you ever plan to use this as a sit-down kayak, get a backrest. I have three Kayak: Perception Swifty for cold weather, Ocean Kayak Mysto for rough water play, and Nalu for relatively calm water. With the Mysto, I can paddle without a seat comfortably. Not so on the Nalu. The Nalu, with the Ocean Kayak Comfort Backrest, and the Carlisle Taboo paddle, is now my favorite all-around kayak. It's also the fastest of the three kayaks that I own.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected, May 12, 2011

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M. MATYASTIK - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ocean Kayak 11-Feet Nalu Hybrid Stand-Up-Sit-On-Top Paddleboard (Sports)

After years with canoes and kayaks this was a first experience with a SUP. After standing and paddling for some time you can sit and paddle. It would be a good idea to get an adjustable standup paddle for this vessel so that you can alternate between standing and sitting while on the water. Or you can just choke up on the long paddle. Because of the tie down cord one can secure extra gear and the paddle extension. To be more comfortable when siting you can purchase a kayak seat that can be attached to the loops on the board. It all depends on how much back support you require.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent boat, July 27, 2011

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Jim B - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ocean Kayak 11-Feet Nalu Hybrid Stand-Up-Sit-On-Top Paddleboard (Sports)

Yes, i call it a boat. The Nalu Hybrid was an excellant purchase for a fantastic price. The paddleboard/kayak combination is perfect for small waves and lake use. i have not used on the ocean, but i can only predict that it will perform beyond expectations. Very Stable, easy to paddle. even an 11 year old can move and control.

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