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Accessory prices are listed on respective Accessory pages

Announcements

17/12/23 - Neris GENAKER fleximast downwind sail rig. Intro video on this useful accessory - see here

01/10/23 - BORIKA FASTen range updated with more accessories - see here

23/02/23 - Lightweight variant kayak models
Lighter versions of the existing models now available to order on special request. Uses lighter materials all round. Ideal where weight is more important than "excess" toughness. Good for overland backpacking and air travel. Speak to us for details
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08/02/23 - Dry bag Package Deals
Discounted sets of dry bag pieces for your kayak available. See here


13/04/20 - Key differences between the kayak Series
Summary explaining the main differences between all four Neris Series here


22/03/20 - Borika FASTen range
We supplyi Borika's FASTen range of mounts and accessory holders for small crafts - see article on the Home page in the right hand column. Temporary list here





Kayak Series names

To avoid any possible confusion about kayak models when looking at photos etc - all Neris hybrid folding kayaks (EG Smart / Smart PRO) have a Series logo on the front side deck and all Neris folding kayaks (Alu / Valkure) have a Series logo on the rear deck.
EG - you will only see "NERIS SMART PRO" on all three Smart PRO models

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Or if you need advice etc, we are more than happy to help with your queries.


Looking to replacing the skin for your Pouch RZ85 or old Russian made kayaks?
Speak to us about a replacement skin for your German made Pouch RZ85-3 or old Russian Saliut/ Taimjen kayaks

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3-5 year warranty on all NERIS products (domestic usage)


Important Notice
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid license / permission from the relevant authorities to use water craft on UK's waterways, rivers, lakes, etc. Not all inland water is open to paddlers, some access points / rivers are privately owned or is bounded by land which is private, so do check beforehand. Membership of a canoe union / club is very beneficial.



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NERIS Alu-1
Single seater folding kayak
Detailed Specifications



Kayak
"NERIS Alu-1" - Classic single seater kayak designed to explore the open waterways (lowland rivers, lakes, reservoirs and seas). It is perfect for a paddle for the day, and up to long journeys.

Features
The kayak has large storage areas in the under deck sections as well as easily accessible areas within the cockpit, and comes with comfortable one piece inflatable seas with tall backrests. The "NERIS Alu-1" has duralumin frame pieces with brackets made of stainless steel, which significantly improves the kayak's reliability, strength and endurance.

Design

The "NERIS Alu-1" has a simple and reliable design. The boat is easy to assemble, has no short-lived plastic/rubber fasteners in the framework. The frame is made of high quality D16T grade anodized duralumin tubing.
This kayak has longer decks and shorter cockpit compared to the same length single seater NERIS Valkure-1. The skin is made entirely of durable PVC which does not absorb water, so after a paddle, simply wipe with a dry cloth and the kayak is ready to be packed.

Crew
Number of seats - one adult, or optionally one adult and one small child. The standard spray cover has 1 cockpit hole. There is a 2 cockpit hole spray cover available.


Construction
Stringers - anodized duralumin tube 16h1mm D16T
Frames - anodized duralumin tube 18h1mm D16T
Brackets - Stainless steel 0.8 mm
Kayak skin - PVC with material density of 900g / m2 (hull) and 620g / m2 (deck)
Hull - profiled rubber protector strips glued along chines formed by keel bars and stringers
Removable fasteners - stainless steel nuts/bolts
Seats - PVC with a density of 600 g / m2 with inflation tubes and twist valves
Packaging - Cordura, 'All in One' backpack 110 x 43 x 23cm (NOTE - If you prefer to reduce weight of the single bag, request a 2 bag set)





Specifications

Length of 4.0 m

Width - 0.79 m

Weight - 19 kg

Number of seats - two adults, two adults and one child

Load capacity - 150 kg

Assembly time - about 25 minutes.


Product Videos:-
Video 1
Materials

Hull - Mehler PLASTEL 5-ply PVC TE90 (900 g / m2)

Deck - Mehler PLASTEL 5-ply PVC TE62 (620 g / m2)

Packaging - Cordura 100

Ribs - anodized tube D16T brand 18h1 mm. Stainless steel brackets

Stringers - anodized pipe brand D16T (DIN 2024)

Keel bar / Keelson - profiled aluminum oval tubes


 



NERIS in action around the world



Neris Alu-1 - Lake Kiev, Dnieper River, Ukraine



Neris Alu-1 - Lake Kiev, Dnieper River, Ukraine



On an ongoing basis, NERIS innovates and improves all products. IE product descriptions (text / photos) on this site is subject to change without prior notice.

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