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Nordic Kayaks / Fitness surfski / Squall 580 & 540

Fast, stable and ready for more

Nordic Kayaks Squall

Swedish design.
Confidence on the water.
Fitness with freedom.

Side view

Squall 580 CarbonX, raw carbon and green — side view

Top view

Squall 580 CarbonX, raw carbon and green — top view

Choose your size, construction, body finish and nose colour below.

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Price range: $5,095.00 through $6,695.00 inc. GST

AUD · Includes GST

Purchase & stock enquiries

Contact ZSS Paddling Equipment to purchase or check available stock. Select your preferred options, then contact us to arrange your order, collection or delivery.

Payment is by bank transfer or cash on collection.

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Free collection from Kingsley, WA, by arrangement. Delivery can be arranged—call 0411 394 277 for pricing. Contact ZSS to confirm stock or arrange a preorder.

580 / 540 Two model sizes
Prepreg Autoclave construction
Fitness Stability & speed
Kingsley, WA Collection by arrangement

Dimensions and data

Know your fit.

The drawing updates with the size selected above. Paddler weight and boat weight are shown separately. On smaller screens, swipe the drawing sideways to see every measurement.

Squall 580 — dimensions & paddler fit

Overall length: 580 cmCockpit length: 104 cm49 cmCockpit width: 41 cmManufacturer’s schematic • Measurements in centimetres • Not to scale
Recommended paddler height 165–200 cm
Recommended paddler weight Above 65 kg
Fully equipped boat weight See construction table

Squall 540 — dimensions & paddler fit

Overall length: 540 cmCockpit length: 99 cm49 cmCockpit width: 41 cmManufacturer’s schematic • Measurements in centimetres • Not to scale
Recommended paddler height 155–195 cm
Recommended paddler weight Above 50 kg
Fully equipped boat weight See construction table

Paddler height and weight guidance follows Nordic Kayaks Europe’s Squall dimensions panel. Both models are 49 cm wide; the 580’s cockpit is 5 cm longer than the 540’s. Individual proportions and experience matter—confirm your fit with ZSS.

Stability meets speed.

Build your confidence.
Enjoy every session.

A stable fitness surfski that balances speed, confidence and responsive handling in waves. Choose the Squall 580 or Squall 540, with five prepreg constructions and green or pink nose colours.

The Squall combines a stable 49 cm hull with responsive handling in waves. Cockpit-side cutouts allow a close paddle entry, while an ergonomic seat supports comfortable paddling. It is designed to make fitness sessions fast and fun, with a balance of speed and stability.

Choose your configuration above to see current pricing and availability. Free collection from Kingsley, WA; delivery can be arranged—call for pricing.

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Designed for everyday paddling

Stable by design.
Responsive by nature.

Enjoy a confident platform without losing the fun of surfing waves. A comfortable cockpit, close paddle entry and practical carrying handles make the Squall a versatile fitness surfski.

Choose your platform

Same ambition.
Your fit.

Nordic Kayaks Squall

580

Squall 580 in whale grey with green nose, top view

The Squall 580 has the longer 104 cm cockpit, offering a stable platform for fitness paddling and responsive handling in waves. Nordic Kayaks describes the long cockpit as suitable for paddlers from 165 cm to approximately 200 cm and above.

Manufacturer’s dimensions panel: 165–200 cm paddler height, above 65 kg. Hull width 49 cm; cockpit 104 × 41 cm. Confirm individual fit with ZSS.

Nordic Kayaks Squall

540

Squall 540 in whale grey with green nose, top view

The compact Squall 540 has a 99 cm cockpit—5 cm shorter than the 580’s—while retaining the same 49 cm hull width. It suits paddlers seeking a shorter fit with a balance of stability, speed and manoeuvrability.

Manufacturer’s dimensions panel: 155–195 cm paddler height, above 50 kg. Hull width 49 cm; cockpit 99 × 41 cm. Confirm individual fit with ZSS.

Fit depends on more than height and weight. Let us help you choose a boat and discuss demo availability.

Material overview

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Compare materials, finishes and fully equipped boat weights. Select a construction above to see your AUD price and current stock or preorder status.

Construction Characteristics Body finish Boat weight
CarbonX
CX		 Raw UD-carbon with a Divinycell foam core and hull stringer. Prioritises minimum weight; cosmetic variations can occur. Raw carbon 8.2–8.9 kg
CarbonLite S
CLS		 UD-carbon, Divinycell foam core and hull stringer, with a visible carbon-twill cockpit. Stealth black / Whale grey / Ice white 9–10 kg
CarbonLite R
CLR		 Single-skin carbon hull for increased impact resistance. Supplied with a kick-up rudder. Whale grey 10.3–11.3 kg
CarbonLite
CL		 UD-carbon with Divinycell foam core and a reinforcing stringer. Fully painted body. Ice white 9–10 kg
CarbonComp
CC		 Carbon and fibreglass with a Divinycell foam core and reinforcing stringer. Fully painted body. Ice white 11–12 kg

Manufacturer’s approximate fully equipped weight ranges for the Squall range; actual finished weight varies. Green and pink nose options are available. Body finish choices depend on construction.

Ready for the run

Considered details.
Everywhere.

An ergonomic seat, bottle holder and carbon side handles make the cockpit practical and comfortable. Front and rear carry handles help on land. Nordic Kayaks describes the Squall as easier to remount than many narrower surfskis.

Standard equipment

  • Carbon footrest with self-adjusting lines for easy length adjustment
  • Foot-controlled deBrito v3 self-bailer
  • Leash attachment point on the foot strap
  • Bottle holder and NK sports bottle in the cockpit
  • Back-deck packing net
  • NK/deBrito rudder control yoke
  • Carbon side handles
  • Front and rear carry handles
  • Race rudder as standard; River construction uses a kick-up rudder

Contact ZSS for compatible accessories and current AUD pricing.

Rudder options

Choose your control.

Original Nordic Kayaks rudder diagram with measurements. The Race rudder is standard on the Squall; CarbonLite R is supplied with a kick-up rudder for shallow water.

Nordic Kayaks original rudder comparison showing shapes and measured dimensions

Select the diagram to open the original image at full size. Additional rudder options can be added to your order later.

Nordic Kayaks model comparison

Compare the range.

The manufacturer’s relative stability, speed and manoeuvrability ratings, shown on a common 0–100 scale. These are comparison scores, not measured speeds or guarantees.

Low: 0 · Midpoint: 50 · High: 100. Swipe the table sideways on smaller screens.

Model Stability Speed Manoeuvrability
Nitro 640 20/100 90/100 35/100
Nitro 625 20/100 90/100 40/100
Storm 615 40/100 80/100 50/100
Storm 570 35/100 75/100 55/100
Rapido 40/100 75/100 50/100
Squall 580 50/100 65/100 65/100
Squall 540 45/100 65/100 80/100
Exrcize 65/100 50/100 80/100
Flow 80/100 45/100 85/100
Double 670 50/100 80/100 40/100
Club 560 60/100 55/100 60/100
Club 540 80/100 40/100 80/100
Club 480 45/100 65/100 80/100
Breeze 55/100 40/100 65/100
K1 39 10/100 100/100 70/100
K1 40L 15/100 95/100 70/100
K1 40XL 15/100 95/100 70/100
K1 41 20/100 90/100 70/100
K1 43 35/100 80/100 70/100
K1 45 50/100 70/100 70/100

Source: Nordic Kayaks Europe. Other models are shown for comparison only.

Your next boat starts with a conversation

Let’s find your Squall.

Free collection from Kingsley, WA. Delivery can be arranged—call 0411 394 277 for pricing.

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