Low slung and sleek, there is just something about this East Greenland kayak that adds up to be more than the sum of its parts. Based on the KNK 1990 hunting kayak stored at the Greenland National Museum, this near-replica is unique in being the deepest of collected examples (a relative term at only 6 3/4 inches!), making it the only East Greenland hunting kayak that most people have any hope of fitting inside of!

Although slender in appearance and actual width, the general fullness carried toward the ends adds noticeable stability, (although you might not think so if you haven’t paddled other 18 inch wide kayaks) and the “cigar shaped” hull cruises more easily at 5 mph than anything else I’ve paddled. Like all boats I choose, it strikes a good balance between rolling and paddling ability, but make no mistake, this is a LOW volume kayak! Expect a decent amount of water on deck if you are a paddling in any sort of waves.

In its original version with the low masik and 2 1/4 -inch tall gunwales, it is a lovely, snug little boat for small to mid sized paddlers 130-160lbs, and by building it with 2 1/2 -inch tall gunwales and a slightly taller masik, it will accommodate medium-large sized paddlers up to 180lbs. Foot room isn’t great, but it’s the best you’ll find in a true East Greenland kayak.