Equipped with
XP18 Spyder
Freedom in thought, freedom in action The XP 18 Spyder is identical to the proven, decked XP 18 in all aspects but the cockpit. The XP 18 Spyder enjoys all its characteristics. It’s fast and stable while highly maneuvrable. A lean, mean, touring machine. The XP 18 Spyder has exceptional glide, consuming mile after mile with little effort. The combination of both speed and stability makes the XP 18 Spyder truly unique. With its open cockpit, it is one of a kind! Magnus de Brito, using highly advanced hydrodynamic design technology, combined with experience and extensive testing, has managed to create a unique craft that is faster than most, while comfortably stable even in the roughest conditions. The open cockpit gives it the same advantages as a surfski without the drawbacks. Great primary and secondary stability offers beginners and expedition paddlers alike a fast ride, even in the most challenging conditions. Your heaviest gear will barely slow it down – this is an ideal touring kayak. The high bow is an essential design element and, like a surfski, the XP 18 Spyder is designed for paddling in windy conditions. The large bow works with the rudder in balancing it against weather cocking (turning upwind). The bow volume also
optimizes surf performance in waves and swells and will, in combination with the deflective curves at the sides of the stern and in front of the cockpit, keep you dry in rough conditions. Beautifully made in vacuum-bagged fiberglass and reinforced with honeycomb core-mat, the XP18 Spider is not only lightweight but also extremely stiff to optimize performance. Store heavy gear in the two large oval hatches, lighter bags for your small essentials in the large 20cm day hatch. Also unique to the XP 18 Spyder are the recessed safety lines in the bow and stern, accentuating its ultra sleek look. The XP 18 Spyder comes with light weight carbon surfski rudder, an ultra-light, carbon rudder pedal system, a venturi self bailing system and a compass recess on the foredeck (the Silva 70P compass is optional).
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Feel the freedom of the XP18 Spyder
Features XP 18 Spyder - Stable and fast - Wide roomy open cockpit - 3 hatches for loading - Performance pedals - Prepared for Silva 70P compass - Prepared for GPS installation - Surfski rudder - Easy-adjust rudder pedals with mini-line lockers - Vacuum-bagged composite - New reinforced rudder mechanism
549cm / 18’ 54cm /21.3” 23kg / 51 lbs 18kg / 39 lbs 165kg / 364 lbs open 44x26cm / 17x10” 20x20cm / 7.9x7.9” 44x26cm / 17x10” Yes 1 year
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User characteristics Pack volume Waters Usage Skill-o-meter Paddler size
excercise/day trip
weekend trip
expedition
river
lake
open water
rec./fishing
touring
surf
beginner
normal
expert
small
normal
large
Totally right
Works OK
Not suitable