Vanquish

Nelo Vanquish surfski
Nelo Vanquish surfski AIR
Introducing the Vanquish Surfski – The Perfect Balance of Speed and Stability! Traditionally, speed and stability have been at odds with each other – the faster the boat, the more unstable it tends to be. But we’ve taken on the challenge and created the Vanquish, a racing boat that combines the speed of the 560 with the stability of the 550, resulting in the ultimate performance craft. With additional volume in the form of chimes at the back, the Vanquish boasts unrivaled stability and effortless steering. Soft touches on the direction pedals give you precise control in every wave, making it a breeze to navigate even the most challenging conditions. But don’t think the Vanquish sacrifices speed for stability – the lift created by the extra volume keeps the wet surface similar to the 560, ensuring you can still achieve lightning-fast speeds on the water. It’s the perfect choice for paddlers who crave extra speed and competitiveness but aren’t quite ready for the pure racer 560.

Specs

ML

LENGTH: 5.6m / 18.4
WIDTH: 45cm / 17.7″
STABILITY: 4/10

L

LENGTH: 5.6m / 18.4
WIDTH: 45cm / 17.7″
STABILITY: 4/10

XXL

LENGTH: 5.6m / 18.4
WIDTH: 45cm / 17.7″
STABILITY: 4/10

Sizing

Each Nelo Surfski comes in 3 volume sizes. If you are between sizes, we recommend you size up if you intend to use your surfski in rougher water, and can go either way if you will paddle in calmer conditions.

xXL

>90kg / 198lbs

l

75-90kg / 165-198lbs

ML

<75kg / 165lbs

pricing

Pricing is dependent on construction type.

* Prices do not include local shipping and sales tax and are subject to change.
* Boat weight can vary, depending on paint & design, and boat size

WWR - CARBON/KEVLAR

12.5-13.5kg / 27.5-29lbs
$3800

SCS - SOLID COMPOSITE SYSTEM

11-12kg / 24.3-26lbs
$4800

AIR

8.5-9kg / 18.7-20lbs
$5100

construction explained

AIR: Ultralight weight. Specifically developed for surfski boats. Suited for high performance in all conditions.

SCS: Carbon Epoxy Vacuum. Best for its lightness, stiffness and customizable design option.

WWR: Carbon Kevlar Epoxy Vacuum. Best for its durability and stiffness.

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air construction design options

AIR is an SCS build that prioritizes weight.
To achieve lighter weight, thinner gelcoat is applied, so this will be not as cosmetically perfect as WWR and SCS.
The AIR construction is only offered in 5 solid colors: White, Blue, Red, Pink and Light Green.

You can apply personalized vinyl graphics.

The mold joint of the air constructed boat is covered with a  black Kevlar tape seam rather than a heavier full gelcoat fill.

All these changes make an incredible 8.5 kg (18.5 lb) boat!

customized designs

make it your own

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CUSTOM BOAT DESIGN NELO

Try a Nelo

Talk to a real Nelo customer near you to learn, ask questions, or even see our boats in person before you decide to buy.

current stock

We keep our most popular models in stock. Click on the button below to see our current inventory.

custom order

If you’d like to get a custom designed boat, or just something that we don’t have in stock, see our custom boat order process by clicking on the button below.

accessories

Check out our Online Shop for any accessories, spare parts and safety gear.

important things you should know

Questions And Answers

Nelo Customer help center

Yes! We keep stock of our most popular models and colors. Please our Inventory page for what we have in stock currently. If what you are looking for is not there – you can place a custom order and get it in on our next shipment.

All surfski’s come with a carbon footrest and adjustable neoprene foot-strap. You can change this to a nylon pull bar. Our surfski’s also have side handles installed, unless ordered otherwise.
For SCS and AIR layup’s your boat will come with a cover.

For WWR layups, any extra’s can be added on at a discounted rate when ordered with the boat.

Yes! We receive regular shipments throughout the year, and can distribute throughout the US and Hawaii..

Once your deposit is paid, and we have your design, we will place your order on our next available shipment. We usually get 2-4 shipments per year. Once the shipment is manufactured, we require the final payment.
Ocean freight takes about 35 days plus time for customs clearance and delivery to our warehouse in Washington.

From there, local pickup is free from our Carson location. Otherwise we do ship to most locations on the West Coast. We ship to a central point – and you might need to drive to meet the shipment. House deliveries are possible, and can be arranged for an extra fee.

Great! You have a few options:
For all boats, you can use the Nelo design tool.

For SCS  boats, you can use purchase a custom design or work with a designer from PaddleSports Design.

For WWR boats, there are a few custom designs available for purchase on the PaddleSports Design website.

Yes, the more colors you use, the heavier your boat will turn out. Also note that brighter colors are lighter.

For custom orders, please fill out an order form.

For an inventory order, please fill out an inventory order form.

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KAYAK PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

micro ski

A1 – $950

MINI SKI

A1 – $1250

MAXI SKI

A1 – $1400

MINI VIPER

A1 – $1400

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

viper PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

K1

A1 – $2700

F / WWR – $3650

SCS – $4700

E – $4500

K2

A1 – $3650

F / WWR – $4650

SCS – $6500

E – $6200

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

surfski PRICING - nelo 600

*Pricing subject to change

wwr

$5150

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Nose & Tail handles

scs

$6000

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Nose & Tail handles
Cover

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

outrigger PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

oc1

wwr

$3800

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck

scs

$4800

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck
Cover

oc2

wwr

$5000

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck

scs

$5900

Includes:
Anodized black iako’s
Bungie on front & rear deck
Cover

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

CANOE PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

C1

F / WWR – $3550

SCS – $4400

E – $4000

C2

F / WWR – $4350

SCS – $5300

E – $5000

C4

G – $9 600

SCS – $11 325

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

KAYAK PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

K1

F / WWR – $3650

SCS – $4700

E – $4500

K2

F / WWR – $4650

SCS – $6500

E – $6200

K4

G – $10 620

SCS – $12 625

 

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included

surfski PRICING

*Pricing subject to change

wwr

$3800

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Side handles

scs

$4800

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Side handles
Cover

air

$5100

Includes:
Carbon footrest
Side handles
Cover

*Includes International Shipping
* Sales Tax & Local Delivery Not Included