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The Nifty Series

Performance boats for even the most difficult conditions

The Nifty 385 and 430 are at home on lakes, easy rivers, or as coastal sea and rock garden boats.

The Nifty 430 is a medium size sea kayak with its signature double chine hull that gives the boat amazing stability. The Nifty 385 is slightly shorter and wider, which makes it even more stable. Both kayaks are designed so that you can learn the technical paddling skills that will help expand your horizons and help keep you safe.

Delsyk Niftys are designed to paddle in a straight line and carve turns easily, just by leaning slightly to put the boat on edge. Their ‘dolphin’ bows lift up and over waves to help deflect spray, and flush hatch covers and expedition deck fittings keep your gear dry.

Ergonomic deck design and good body position are key to reducing body strain when paddling. In the Niftys you can control your comfort. The unique seat has a wedge located under the front edge so you can adjust the seat angle and thigh fit. A comfortable backrest is easily adjustable, both in height and angle. The backband is standard in the skeg models and can be fitted to all Delsyk kayaks.

 

Nifty 385

The Nifty 385

The Nifty 385 (12 1/2 foot or 385 cm) is slightly wider and deeper than its longer sibling. It is more maneuverable and well suited to narrow waterways. The 385 is a very good boat for learning paddling skills, while its length makes it easy to store and transport. The deeper cockpit makes it comfortable formost size paddlers.

 

Nifty 430

The Nifty 430

The Nifty 430 (14 foot or 430 cm) is a well fitting, speedy and controllable kayak that can be used in protected coastal waters, as well as more advanced situations such as the surf zone and coastal rock gardens. The 430 is also comfortable in moving water environments. It is an easy boat to learn to roll and will build your confidence for carving turns and other advanced techniques.

 

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