MAELSTRÖM VITÄL SEA KAYAK
Maelstrom Vital Sea Kayak — Here Now in Charleston
NEW AND DEMO Vital's have arrived in Charleston, at Sea Kayak Carolina! Call to schedule your test paddle!
The Vital for Small & Medium Paddlers
Vital - 16'6" - Fiberglass, Kevlar, or Carbon
Priced from: $3499.00
Experiencing a Vital 166 is to know the pleasure of paddling in a stylish sea kayak with flawless performance and quality construction. At Maelstrom Kayak, they believe these characteristics are as important to paddlers as they are to themselves. With the Vital 166, you'll feel like pushing the limits. Whether you're off on an expedition or to play in rough waters, this boat will let you discover new horizons.
Vital 166 technical specifications:
- Vacuum bag construction with vinylester resin
- Length: 16' 6" (5,03 m)
- Beam: 21" (53,3 cm)
- Volume (storage): 184 liters (48,6 US gal.)
- Day hatch: 35 liters (9,3 US gal.)
- Mini front "Glove box" hatch: 4 liters (1,0 US gal.)
- Stern compartment: 55 liters (14,5 US gal.)
- Bow compartment: 90 liters (23,8 US gal.)
- Bow depth: 10.25" (25,5 cm)
- Stern depth (just behind the cockpit): 8" (20 cm)
- Cockpit (inside): 31,5" x 16" (80 cm X 40,6 cm)
Standard features:
- Expedition weight fiberglass XPD construction
- Outside and inside (double) fiberglass seams
- Keyhole cockpit
- Unbreakable super comfortable thermoformed closed cell foam seat
- High performance customizable closed cell foam backrest
- Yakima aluminum footbraces
- Kajak-Sport retractable cable skeg
- 4 Kajak-Sport hatches:
- Bow hatch: 9.5" (24 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Stern hatch: 17" X 10" (44 cm X 26 cm) oval Kajak-Sport
- Mini front hatch "glove box" 4" (10 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Day hatch: 8" (20 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Recessed Kajak-Sport deck fittings
- Kajak-Sport "Ergotoggle" end toggles
- Perimeter reflective life lines
- Reflective kayak logos (3M technology) for increased night visibility
- "Bonedry" rear bulkhead for super efficient emptying of cockpit during rescues
Sixteen feet, six inches. Designed especially for small and medium-sized paddlers, the versatility of the Vital 166 is sure to impress — from thrill-seeking beginners to the most demanding and experienced kayakers.
• Download the Vital tech PDF
• Visit the Maelstrom kayak website
Maelstrom Kayaks:
Vital 166 | Vaag 174
Designs by Maelstrom are manufactured by Boreal design.