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Haha, yes I was aware of that one. A bit annoying I had to break, that was a real nice wake to be in😊

Thanks:)! First try-out with the Storm 570 in about a year. When the boat was turning back after passing the little sail boat I didn't really have the skills to turn with it...:)

@@larscrantz I think the Storm doesn’t have much rocker so it can be challenging to change direction fast. Try with a Bluefin next time 👍

@@kayakintro Maybe that is it, thanks for the tip, I will think about it. Might be a while before I paddle the Bluefin again.

It depends on the boat wakes...:)

As I have the luxury to paddle both I can say that I prefer both the Nelo Viper 46 and the NK Storm 570 but for different reasons. As for the above example with long big waves I definitely prefer the Storm 570, as for smaller and shorter waves I would prefer the Viper 46. Congratulations to the new Nelo Viper 46 btw, a very fun boat to paddle; small, quick and very easy to manoeuvre. I also guess it to be a bit more tippy than the 540, but one or two sessions with it and you're home:)! I'm looking forward to see some films with it...😊

Did you customise the colour etc? Looks like a great boat. I am translating Lars: It is going to be a lot more tippy than the 540 but after two weeks of intensive swimming class you will do fine and enjoy it 🤣

@@kayakintro haha, I think so too 🤣. I thought abt getting a fitness kayak (regular viper). But on the river that im on it's better to have a boat with an easy entry after tipping over. I can't get a larger surski then 540 because of limited storage lenght, so the viper ski will be perfect for the job to improve my balance and all. Yes, I did customise it. It's gonna be the same as my 540 only with a black bucket.

@@larscrantz thanks, that was I was thinking. I guess the nose of the viper is going under with big waves, or is it the rudder that's sticking out of the water because it's furter to the back?

@@IamNothing82 Yes, the nose is diving all the time in waves, but as long as the bailer is open I don't think it's a problem. I think it will be a fine addition to your Nelo 540, as the hulls are very different...:)

Innit though...😂

I really enjoy being in the wakes behind those Aquador boats...😀

That section was super fun, but if I hadn't managed to time it it would have been a complete mess...😂

Stockholm subway during summer haha...😂

@@larscrantz Does it have air conditioning or just the heater? 🤣

@@kayakintro I guess it has air conditioning, have never given it much thought...😊

No not too fast but the waves felt a bit weird. Also there was a lot of head-wind and I was not as focused as I should have been. I was curious on the waves of the meeting boat so I looked over to that side and lost my concentration for the waves I was on.

I'm saving that one for the NK Nitro 600...😂🤣

@@larscrantzI bet you will do it 😂

@@kayakintro Haha, I can try...🤣

Yes it was.

Thanks:)! That was a real nice session, several situations along the way. Nope, unfortunately that was the last boat hang for that day. It was a fun day though😊

Good paddle, end was fun. That boat in the beginning that went in the opposite direction looked fun as well.

@@IamNothing82 Thanks:)! Yes the boat at the end took me by surprise, I think also I was a bit too tired to manage to hop on to that wave. I agree, I have no idea what kind of boat that was haha...😂

Thanks:)! Naa, this is the Nelo Viper 46 ski, one of my favorite boats😊. Please hold out for the NK boats, I'm getting there...😂

@@larscrantz If only I could find that Nelo here!!

@@kayakintro It's super nice to drive, small, quick and very responsive...:)

Im looking for a NK.. better than Nelo or not?

@@IamNothing82 I think the NK is better than Nelo if you want a surfski. I start to see plenty here and they seem to offer an excellent speed/stability value. They are also super light! But that Nelo Viper 46 looks great... Choice choice 😂

Next time...😃

Yes it was a bit tricky in the beginning with all thouse conter waves, that's what makes it fun though, I think those waves were the reason why I couldn't keep the right side but had to go over to the left. Yes I was a bit worried that the dog would dive into the water to meet me haha...😂🤣

I think he will still be fine dancing the Macarena in that wave 🤣

Maybe, it was a lot of fun though...😂

@@larscrantz 😎

It's fun when they accelerate😄! No I didn't.

Yes I do, all the way to the back of the boat. Watch my video "VKV Kåre - September 23, 2023" again, there you can see it from the inside.

@@larscrantz Indeed, I remember it! It is like this one too: th-cam.com/video/MTgpsBXnUxc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8IIiHWy08LnJ-SO7 The multipart kayaks here are exactly like them, but we don't call the empty space storage because they get filled with air bags. Do you sink if you capsize or can you remount it or do you have to swim with it? It might not be a big problem when paddling on a river but at sea it can be problematic 😂

@@kayakintro Well, it's going to be messy. It won't sink but it will be partly filled with water so a bit tricky to remount. I have tried it on calm water so it's doable, but I'd rather not...😂

@@larscrantz Do you carry a pump for emptying the water or do you just keep paddling in a sporty bathtub? 😂

@@kayakintro No pump, so far I havn't tipped over in this boat. I have come very close twice though, then I had to let go of the paddle...😂

Yes that was a nice one, impossible though to stay on for too long with that final speed, especially with the small rudder I have on my boat.

@@larscrantz Can you change the rudder? I am currently using the longest rudder (surf rudder) and while it helps to turn well I am losing speed (like 1 km/h). I also find it makes the surfski less stable with side current.

@@kayakintro Maybe it's possible but for me it feels like it's more trouble than it's worth. In a way it makes it more fun with a small rudder as I have to compensate more with body movements to stay on course...😂

Yes it was a chilly day. It has been really warm here for three weeks, real summer weather. But now it's back to normal swedish summer again😂. I have only been in a surfski twice this year, the Nelo 550. We have a new NK Nitro 600 in the club, looking very much forward to try that one out later this summer. Maybe I will also have the oppurtunity to test a Nelo 560, that would be interesting.

@@larscrantz It looks like what we call a British summer 😆 I hope you get some decent weather again soon. I would love to have your opinion on the Nitro and Nelo!

For me the Nelo Viper 46 ski feels much more stable and secure than the Nelo Viper 51 K1, I would never be able to surf in those wakes with a Viper 51 K1. But regardless, my advice is to always test a boat before buying...😊

@@larscrantz Thank you Lars - Enjoy your surf :)

@@MrBianco90 Thanks! Will do, it's summer here in Stockholm now...😊

Yes I do, and I find it even harder to hop on to the wave from the left in the first place, it feels awkward, maybe because I don't do it that often.

It has to wait a bit more for me until the water gets warmer, I have fun in my old beat up VKV Kåre from the seventies until then though...😂

Yes that was fun, not the best timing to begin with but I managed to get down into the wake in spite of that...:)

Thanks and nice to hear from you again:)! That was fun, not everyday those big police boats pass by. I hope you will hit the water with your ski soon...😊

I didn't think I would make it there, I got to far in front of the wave and then it was a bit like paddling in a vacuum, but finally I got a grip on the wave and could fall down into the wake, a very fun session...😊

I have a list...😂🤣

Thanks:)! I begin to get the hang of it, it's easy when you have done it a few years...:)

@@larscrantzI still remember the day I got sucked by the boat and nearly hit it so I had to go right to avoid it and the V10L broached badly. It was a miracle I didn’t fall. I remember well that sudden acceleration when I was 5 meters behind the boat (in the middle). I was worried to end in the propellers 😂

Thanks:)! When I saw the police boat in the distance I felt I had to make a quick turnaround to be ready for the police chase...😂. See to it that you have the GoPro turned on next chance you get...😊

Yep, this weekend it was much warmer. I had a very nice day on the water😊! Haha no, not yet anyway. Yes, perfect speed and very nice waves behind one of the bigger police boats. Made my day...☺

I hope you get well soon...:)

Those waves were short and somewhat tricky, it helped to have a short kayak. It was early in the morning so still a bit chilly. Today we have summer all of a sudden, 23 degrees...🙃

Thanks😊! I was being cautious though, still very cold in the water

@@larscrantz if you fall in can you remount it easily? I just purchased a paddle float because I got a sea kayak with a narrow cockpit: usually I can sit and then bring my legs in. With my newest kayak I need to get the legs in first and then I can sit.

It has been a terrible Spring here, very cold, still barely above zero in the mornings. This was really the first really warm day we had this Spring. Today it has been raining all day and right now, at 1 pm, we have only 3 degrees. Hopefully it will get better.

I think in Germany and France some had snow, which is rare to see in May… So far I can’t complain as it’s sunny here but we are getting unusually cold weather for this time of year. We might even get some power cut between 7am and 9am because too many people are using radiators!!

@@kayakintro It must be the global warming...😂

@@larscrantzThe global freezing do you mean? 😂 Tomorrow is racing day and it’s icy!!

@@kayakintro Sorry, my bad. Yep, global freezing is exactly what I mean...😂

Glad to hear from you my friend:)! This is unfortunately the only really fine day so far this spring in Stockholm. I wish you all the best:)!

Maybe...😎

Paddling bliss...😄

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Yep, waiting for summer to arrive...😎

Thanks:)! That was a terrific session, not many of those during one season😎

This is one of the club's kayaks and I have really only paddled it this one time, it is far to heavy for my taste. I don't feel at home in sea kayaks at all really.

Thanks:)! No more actual paddling for a while now, forecast shows 17 degrees below zero for next weekend...😏

@@larscrantz I hope you enjoy some winter sport like ski or iceskating...

@@kayakintro Haha, not much, but I'm getting a lot of rest during winter...😂

@@larscrantz You must be well rested after such a long hibernation 😂 I read in the news how cold it was in Sweden and Norway. My freezer is even warmer 🤣

@@kayakintro Yes it's brutal here now, has been 10 below zero and even colder for about a week in Stockholm, this week it will be a bit warmer but after that it will be colder again, so it goes the whole winter; up and down. I'm glad I don't live in the north of Sweden though, I read something about 48 degrees below zero in a little village up north about a week ago!

I think this might have been my last session for this winter, as you say it's too cold now...😎

It was still a challenge to be paddling mid December! 😊

Always good to hear from you my friend😊!