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Nitro 640 — dimensions & paddler fit
Recommended paddler height
160–200 cm
Recommended paddler weight
Above 65 kg
Fully equipped boat weight
See construction table
Nordic Kayaks / Elite surfski / Nitro 640 & 625
Built to connect the runs
Nordic Kayaks Nitro
Swedish design.
Ocean instinct.
Elite flatwater speed.
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Choose your size, construction, body finish and nose colour below.
Configure your Nitro.
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Price range: $5,095.00 through $6,695.00 inc. GST
AUD · Includes GST
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.
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.
Nitro 625 — dimensions & paddler fit
Recommended paddler height
155–195 cm
Recommended paddler weight
Above 50 kg, up to 85 kg
Fully equipped boat weight
See construction table
Height ranges follow Nordic Kayaks Europe’s dimensions panel. Its general cockpit description gives approximately 165–200 cm for both models; individual proportions matter, so confirm your fit with ZSS. The 625’s 85 kg upper recommendation comes from the manufacturer’s model description.
Maximum speed. Open-water freedom.
Chase the run.
Find the next one.
Elite performance for flat water and open-ocean downwind paddling. Available as Nitro 640 and Nitro 625, with a choice of prepreg constructions and finishes.
The Nitro combines volume distribution, cockpit position and rudder placement for agile handling and the ability to connect waves. A comfortable cockpit gives freedom of movement, with side cutouts for a close paddle catch.
Choose your configuration above to see current pricing and availability. Free collection from Kingsley, WA; delivery can be arranged—call for pricing.
Choose your Nitro ↗The 2025 evolution
More responsive.
Still relentlessly fast.
Higher rocker. An optimised hull. A redesigned nose that balances wave-cutting efficiency with lift in surf.
Choose your platform
Same ambition.
Your fit.
Nordic Kayaks Nitro
640
The larger Nitro, with a slightly wider seat. Designed for elite paddlers seeking maximum speed on flat water and in open-ocean downwind conditions.
Manufacturer’s dimensions panel: 160–200 cm paddler height, above 65 kg. A slightly wider 40 cm cockpit; confirm individual fit with ZSS.
Nordic Kayaks Nitro
625
A longer, faster evolution for lighter paddlers up to 85 kg. The seat is more snug at the bottom, with the same freedom of movement and close paddle catch.
Manufacturer’s dimensions panel: 155–195 cm paddler height, above 50 kg. Recommended for lighter paddlers up to 85 kg; 39 cm cockpit width.
Fit depends on more than height and weight. Let us help you choose a boat and discuss demo availability.
Material overview
Choose your construction.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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CarbonLite R CLR | Single-skin carbon hull for increased impact resistance. Supplied with a kick-up rudder. | Whale grey | 10.3–11.3 kg |
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CarbonLite CL | UD-carbon with Divinycell foam core and a reinforcing stringer. Fully painted body. | Ice white | 9–10 kg |
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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 Nitro 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.
The updated design adds a sharper front deck, a more protected cockpit and improved deBrito/NK drainage. Integrated fixing inserts take the optional cockpit hood/deflector with watch holder.
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
- Race rudder as standard; River construction uses a kick-up rudder
Optional cockpit hood/deflector with watch holder: ask for current AUD pricing.
Rudder options
Choose your control.
Original Nordic Kayaks rudder diagram with measurements. The Race rudder is standard on the Nitro; CarbonLite R is supplied with a kick-up rudder for shallow water.
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 | |||
| Nitro 625 | |||
| Storm 615 | |||
| Storm 570 | |||
| Rapido | |||
| Squall 580 | |||
| Squall 540 | |||
| Exrcize | |||
| Flow | |||
| Double 670 | |||
| Club 560 | |||
| Club 540 | |||
| Club 480 | |||
| Breeze | |||
| K1 39 | |||
| K1 40L | |||
| K1 40XL | |||
| K1 41 | |||
| K1 43 | |||
| K1 45 |
Source: Nordic Kayaks Europe. Other models are shown for comparison only.
Your next boat starts with a conversation
Let’s find your Nitro.
Free collection from Kingsley, WA. Delivery can be arranged—call 0411 394 277 for pricing.