Nordic Kayaks / Intermediate surfski / Storm 615 & 570
Intermediate downwind machines
Nordic Kayaks Storm
Swedish design.
Ocean confidence.
Speed with stability.
Configure your Storm.
Choose your size, construction and colour. Both views update to match your selection.
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.
Storm 570 — dimensions & paddler fit
Paddler height and weight guidance follows Nordic Kayaks Europe’s Storm dimensions panel. The 615’s cockpit is 5 cm longer than the 570’s. Individual proportions and experience matter; confirm your fit with ZSS.
Downwind performance. Added confidence.
Find your rhythm.
Connect the runs.
A versatile surfski for racing, fitness and ocean downwind paddling, combining speed with more stability than the Nitro. Choose the Storm 615 or Storm 570, with five prepreg constructions and green or pink nose colours.
The Storm brings features developed for the Nitro to a more stable platform. Responsive in waves and competitive on flat water, it is designed for racing and fitness paddling. Experienced paddlers can focus on their stroke and enjoy the surf.
Choose your configuration above to see current pricing and availability. Free collection from Kingsley, WA; delivery can be arranged—call for pricing.
Choose your Storm ↗The new Storm 615
More responsive.
More confidence.
Higher rocker, an optimised hull and a redesigned nose improve handling in waves. The Storm 615 adds stability over the previous 610 while retaining its flatwater speed.
Choose your platform
Same ambition.
Your fit.
Nordic Kayaks Storm
615

The Storm 615 combines a long cockpit with a responsive hull for ocean downwind paddling, racing and fitness. Its latest design develops ideas from the Nitro, with more stability than the previous Storm 610.
Manufacturer’s dimensions panel: 165–200 cm paddler height, above 65 kg. Hull width 45 cm; cockpit 104 × 40.5 cm. Confirm individual fit with ZSS.
Nordic Kayaks Storm
570

The shorter Storm offers a 99 cm cockpit—5 cm shorter than the 615—for paddlers seeking a more compact fit. A versatile choice for fitness, racing and downwind paddling.
Manufacturer’s dimensions panel: 155–195 cm paddler height, above 50 kg. Hull width 45.5 cm; cockpit 99 × 40.5 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
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 Storm 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 Storm 615 adds a sharper front deck, a more protected cockpit and updated deBrito/NK drainage. Integrated fixing inserts accept 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 for the Storm 615: ask for compatibility and current AUD pricing.
Rudder options
Choose your control.
Original Nordic Kayaks rudder diagram with measurements. The Race rudder is standard on the Storm; 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 |
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| 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 Storm.
Free collection from Kingsley, WA. Delivery can be arranged—call 0411 394 277 for pricing.


