Viper 55

FITNESS

The Viper 55 is a boat with better compromise speed balance, for non experienced paddlers, available in the Viper line.
With the volume of a classic touring model, a max-width of 55 cm and 520 cm in length, the 55 will be the boat for any non-experienced athlete looking for a fitness boat.

Description

Product Details

Boat Details

STABILITY: 7

BOAT SIZE: 5.2m x 0.55m

CONSTRUCTION:
SCS
E
WWR
G
F
A1

SEAT TO FOOTREST DISTANCE:
0.6 – 0.9m

COCKPIT SIZE:
1.00 x 0.43m

About the Boat

The Viper Family
The Viper has been one of the most successful and long-term lines in the Nelo Range. The fitness boat concept of the Viper has been brought to the paddling sport making it possible to train or tour with great glide and not compromising any stability. Its wide range from 42 to 60 max beam offers a solution for every paddler, always providing the common ability to perform and comfort. In this range the level of equipment and extras is unmatchable and at exactly the same level as the racing kayaks from Nelo.

CUSTOMIZATION No ideas for your new boat? No problem! In addition to our color schemes you can contact Paddle Sports Design, our partner for a top personal design touch.

Layups Description

P	Polyethylene	Built-in polyethene material. With more than 50% recycled material!
A1	Fiberglass Epoxy	This is the basic layup that is meant to be an affordable option for touring and learning boats.
F	Hybrid Carbon Epoxy	A very durable and resistant layup, ideal for sprint training and competition. A great balance between stiffness and price.
WWR	Carbon/Kevlar Epoxy	It was specifically developed for down river, marathon training, and sea racing. It stands out for the balance between its lightness and stiffness.
G	Carbon Honeycomb Epoxy	High-quality construction, amazing stiffness, prepared for high performance.
E	Lightweight Carbon Epoxy	It was specifically developed for marathon events. As light as it can be while being very resilient in a demanding sport.
SCS	Solid Composite System	Provides an excellent performance level because of it’s extreme stiffness, the result of using state-of-the-art materials and technologies. Ideal for high level competition. This layup also stands out for the available options, such as, weights, covers, fittings and designs.
FC	Full Carbon	The beauty of a clear carbon boat while being the stiffest layup, all possible by using an infusion process for maximum fiber and resin impregnation.
AIR	Ultralight Weight	Was specifically developed for surfski boats, standing out for being extremely lightweight. It’s especially suited for high performance in all conditions.

Sizes & Weights

How to Setup your Nelo Boat

The Perfect trim | Valid for flatwater models

As with any high-performance machine, there is an ideal configuration where our boats are at peak efficiency, specifically with the angle of attack (pitch). This guide will help you trim your boat in order to be at that perfect angle when at speed.

Check the table and images below to find the right measures for your boat size. That’s how you find the optimum static rending.
Using a marker trace a small straight line, according to the right measure indicated in the table, on the bow for the static line;
With the boat stopped, adjust your seat and footrest position so that the static line is levelled with the waterline. At that point is the Optimum Static Rending.

The measures we provide are for the median weight for each boat size (80 kg on an L, for example). So if you are on the limits of the boat’s weight range, the line will be over or under water, but the most important is that the static line is still levelled with the waterline.

DISCLAIMER
These ideal trims were the result of real-world testing and CFD analysis, under optimal conditions: flat water, constant speed, no wind, and average water temperature. Meaning that these results may not apply to other scenarios.