NRS Akamai 145

NRS Akamai 145: the inflatable kayak you will always have with you

NRS Akamai 145 is a two person inflatable kayak for evening paddles after work, weekend river trips or sunset routes on a lake. It is 440 cm long and 89 cm wide, weighs 11.2 kg and packs down to just 48 x 64 x 25 cm. Two velcro rails on the floor let you reconfigure the kayak for solo paddling in a few minutes, so it suits a couple as well as a single paddler.

Key advantages of the NRS Akamai 145

✓ PVC free hull 210D nylon with a TPU coating inside and out, light and easy to repair, so it lasts longer

✓ Overlapping RF welded seams A strong joint that reliably holds air

✓ 7.6 cm drop stitch floor Removable, stiff and stable, so the kayak paddles more efficiently and tracks straighter

✓ 3 air chambers and Leafield D7M valves Fast inflation and a smaller packed size

✓ Two inflatable seats Adjustable forwards and backwards, so the kayak also works for one

✓ Front and rear spray covers Gear stays protected from waves underneath

✓ QuickClick fin and a 1.3 cm bow keel Better tracking in different water

✓ Everything you need to paddle is included Seat, Super 2 pump, fin, repair kit and a compression strap

NRS Akamai 145 construction and equipment

Two adjustable seats
Two ultra light inflatable seats adjust forwards and backwards, so each paddler finds a comfortable position and the kayak stays balanced. The seats attach to light aluminium anchor points.

From two person to solo
The floor has two parallel velcro rails. The seats and foot braces can be moved to a different position on them, so the Akamai 145 turns into a spacious solo kayak with room for gear in a few minutes.

Foot brace adjustable to your height
The foam foot brace attaches with velcro to parallel rails. You can quickly move it to suit the paddler's height, and a firm brace for your feet lets you paddle more efficiently and tire less.

Spray covers at the front and rear
Under the front and rear spray covers you can stow a jacket, dry bag or snacks. If waves wash over the kayak, your gear stays protected, and handles at both ends make it easier to carry to the water.

Bottle holder in front of the seat
A bottle holder in front of the seat keeps water always within reach. At the rear there is a drain port: after you land, the kayak drains quickly and packs away sooner.

QuickClick fin and keel
The QuickClick system lets you fit, change or remove the fin in seconds to suit the water conditions. The low 1.3 cm keel at the bow also helps the kayak hold its course.

Technical data

• Length: 440 cm
• Width: 89 cm
• Weight: 11.2 kg
• Load capacity: 272 kg
• Number of seats: 2
• Tube diameter: 24 cm
• Width between the tubes: 41 cm
• Air chambers: 3, Leafield D7M valves
• Hull: 210D nylon with a double TPU coating, PVC free
• Floor: 420D nylon with a double TPU coating, PVC free
• Packed: 48 x 64 x 25 cm
• D rings: 4, handles: 2

What does a 272 kg load capacity mean?

NRS uses load capacity to mean the recommended maximum weight of people and cargo, and the weight of the kayak is not included. For the Akamai 145 that is 272 kg. For example, two paddlers of 85 kg each plus 30 kg of gear make 200 kg, which leaves a large margin. Paddling solo with 85 kg and 20 kg of gear, the load is 105 kg.

What is included

• 2 inflatable seats
• 2 adjustable foot braces
• NRS Super 2 pump
• All-Water fin
• Repair kit
• Nylon carry and compression strap

Important: if the kayak is left in the sun and heat for a long time, the air pressure in the tubes rises. In such conditions release some air so you do not overstress the seams.

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Who is the NRS Akamai 145 for?

✓ Couples and friends who want to paddle in one kayak

✓ Family trips on a river or lake

✓ Solo paddlers who need a lot of room for gear

✓ Trips where a two person kayak needs to be packed into a boot

The NRS Akamai 145 combines the paddling qualities of a hard shell kayak with the convenience of an inflatable: roll it up, put it in the boot and paddle where another kayak could not go.