Zelgear Spark 520

Zelgear says about the Spark 520

The Zelgear Spark 520 represents a new level of kayaks. Its rigidity is comparable to plastic, the contours have correct hydrodynamic shape, the V-shaped high-pressure bottom gives high stability on course. The kayak is fast and has exellent paddling performance. Net average speed - about 7 km/h. Paddling with efforts you can make the speed over 9 km/h (up to 12 km/h).

Spark 520 is a model for long distance trips by a crew of 3 paddlers. It is also perfect for two paddlers and cargo for multi-days trip (2 weeks +) or for four paddlers for day family trips (all the fittings are installed). Spark 520 is the kayak, designed for lakes, seas or calm rivers trips.

Kayak design:
Kayak Spark-520 consists of two separate elements - inflatable side tubes with a tension bottom and an inflatable frame (dropstitch inflatable bottom). High-pressure bottom (Drop Stitch Technology) with longitudinal keel and rigid stems provides great speed and stability. The bottom has a unique and extra-functional form, connecting main part with inflatable stems in bow and stern. Due to such decision, now it is easy to get the kayak ready even in cold frosty weather for those, who love extreme-paddling! Just insert the bottom into kayak, connect lashing points and inflate side-tubes and bottom. Some minutes more – to install seats and knee supports! It’s all done! The kayak is ready!

Ease of use:
Well, of course, compactness and ease of assembly is quite important.The kayak is packed in one backpack with straps and fasteners, size of the backpack-suitcase is 100 x 55 x 35, weight of kayak in set is 27 kg (complete with a repair kit, 3 seats, 3 sets of knee supports, hand pump, skeg).

Features:

- profiled side-tubes provide extra space inside the kayak
- rigid dropstitch bottom with inflatable stem in bow and stern give perfect form to the kayak! Its stiffness can be compared to plastic kayaks!
- no metal details – which is great for sea trips and paddling by stony streams

Reliability and Safety:
It is one of the most important criteria when you choose the gear for expeditions and outdoor activities. And one of the main mottos of our company is to make the reliable equipment which you can use for joy and pleasure in any conditions, without worrying about the consequences.

We use German material PVC 850g/m2, that has additional UV-resistant and protection from scratches. You can paddle out from the river on the shore (to get out of the kayak without getting your feet wet), pass shallow water obstacles, drag the boat over logs and blockages.

Safety relief valves are installed on the side tubes, they regulate pressure and extend the life of the kayak. In addition, it is easy to understand that you have pumped up the kayak to the needed pressure - the air is bled quite loudly. Important - the valves must always be in the "Open" position!

The inflatable bottom is good not only because of its versatility. First of all, it is a guarantee of safety. It is buffering shocks on stones and natural obstacles. The outer bottom had the additional protection strape on the keel. Such construction with double-bottom protection is very safe.

We use high-frequency current (HF) maschine and other technologies and rigs for manufacturing kayaks. All seams are additionally protected with PVC tape, which increases the service life of the inflatable product in several times. This is a really labor-intensive operation, but we know that due to this operation the kayak will have long life and the owner of the boat won`t face the problem of leaks at the seams.

We have eliminated metal parts and fasteners, the kayak is not afraid of salt water and can be used for paddling on seas and oceans

Safety on the water is a combination of high product quality and user performance. On the Spark kayak, even a beginner feels confident and calm. This is a stable boat, from which you can swim without touching the shore. Even if you turn the kayak over, it can be easily put back without taking water inside.

Accessories
The kayak has fasteners for the spraydeck - Velcro on the bow and stern and PVC triangles on the sides. When you need to complete the kayak with a spraydeck, you simply order a protective spraydeck with the required number of cockpits for your kayak model.

The SPARK 520 comes with: 3 seats, 3 knee supports, hand pump, skeg, repair-kit, instruction, backpack.

New kayak SPARK 520 is well-balanced and multi-functional.