The Concept
Two Paddlers, One Fine Bow
The Apex K2 is an ICF Sprint Kayak for pairs. Its hull attacks drag from both ends: a really fine bow reduces form drag at the entry, and a low wetted surface area runs across the whole hull to keep friction down.
Each cockpit carries a 3-point footbrace for a powerful leg drive, and the stiffness-first composite construction transfers two paddlers' combined power into speed - the difference between good and medals on the platform.
Features
Drag Down, Speed Up
The details that make a double fast are in the hull.
Built for Two, Rated for 375 lb
A 21'4" double with a 375 lb / 170 kg combined crew rating - sized for sprint pairs at full race trim.
Two Leg Drives, Locked In
Each cockpit's 3-point footbrace anchors a powerful leg drive - both paddlers push from a solid base on every stroke.
ICF Sprint K2 Ready
Race-ready for ICF K2 sprint events under class rules - a fine bow and low wetted surface carry the speed.
Specifications
The Numbers
A double's numbers, fully specified.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 21'4" / 6.5 m |
| Beam | 16.1" / 41 cm |
| Depth | 13.5" / 34.2 cm |
| Capacity (crew) | 375 lb / 170 kg (two paddlers combined) |
| Class | ICF Sprint K2 |
| Hull Design | Fine bow (reduced form drag) + low wetted surface area |
| Footbrace | 3-point footbrace |
| Builds Available | Alpha (woven carbon), Excel, Multi-Sport, Advantage |
| Hull Weight | 35.3 lb (Alpha) |
Construction
Four Laminates for Double Duty
Two paddlers load the hull hard - choose the build that takes it.
Alpha ★ Woven Carbon
35.3 lb
16 kg
Woven Toray 3K carbon on Nomex honeycomb, clear-cured - the lightest, stiffest double in the range for big race days.
Excel
37.5 lb
17 kg
Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass over Nomex honeycomb - close to Alpha performance with more impact strength for crews in training.
Multi-Sport
39.7 lb
18 kg
Carbon & Kevlar single skin on the Advantage deck - flexes with hard double crews and rough water, rudder and bailer included.
Advantage
39.7 lb
18 kg
Infused fiberglass with a Soric core under gelcoat - maximum puncture resistance and the best value for club K2 fleets.
Colors
Available RAL Colors
Want a different shade? We can make it.
FAQ
Q: What is the Apex K2?
A: It's Stellar's ICF Sprint Kayak for two paddlers - the K2 class double, with a fine bow and low wetted surface built to reduce drag for flatwater sprint racing.
Q: K2 vs K1 - how do crews choose between them?
A: K1 is the solo class and K2 the double class; both race under ICF sprint rules. Programs typically build a K1 fleet first for individual events and add K2s for pair events such as the 500 m - the K2 also trains the crew work that improves every paddler's timing.
Q: What's the combined weight capacity?
A: Stellar rates the K2 at 375 lb / 170 kg for the two-paddler crew - comfortably covering most sprint pair combinations at full race trim.
Q: How does the fine bow help?
A: A fine entry reduces form drag - the pressure resistance created as the hull pushes water aside. Combined with low wetted surface across the hull, the K2 keeps two paddlers' speed with less wasted energy.
Q: Does synchronization matter in a K2?
A: Yes - clean, matched timing is what makes a double fast. The fine-bow hull responds immediately to paddle rhythm, so crews that paddle in sync feel the payoff in every stroke; it's also why coaches use K2s to build timing.
Q: Can two different-weight paddlers race it?
A: Yes, as long as the combined crew weight stays within the 375 lb / 170 kg rating. Stellar's fine-bow design and 3-point footbraces let each paddler trim their position and foot brace for a balanced boat.
Q: Which laminate should we choose for our K2?
A: Alpha for the lightest, stiffest double at 35.3 lb; Excel for added impact strength at 37.5 lb; Multi-Sport for a durable build with rudder and bailer (39.7 lb); Advantage for maximum toughness and the best value at 39.7 lb.
Q: Who is the Apex K2 built for?
A: Sprint pairs racing ICF K2 events, club and national crews building a K2 program, and two paddlers who want a fast, stable double to race together.
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