The Concept
One Hull, Two Boats
As the Apex Para K1 (Apex P), this kayak conforms to the regulations set by the ICF for a Paralympic K1 - the platform paracanoe athletes race at the official level, with adaptive seating from a standard sprint seat up to a full bucket seat.
Fit it with the standard sprint seat and it becomes the Apex Trainer K1 (Apex T) - a superb off-season trainer, the perfect first sprint kayak for intermediates, and a marathon weapon with great top-end speed that turns on a dime.
Features
Built for the Podium and the Program
From ICF-level paracanoe to winter training miles, one hull covers it.
The Seat Defines the Boat
Standard sprint seat makes it the Apex Trainer; bucket-seat paracanoe setup makes it the Apex Para K1. Adaptive seating to fit each athlete.
Powerful Leg Drive Platform
Increased hull stability and a strong 3-point footbrace give a solid base for explosive leg drive - essential for para racing and sprint technique.
Race-Day Details
Long smooth waterlines and minimal wetted surface for the class mean superior acceleration and top-end speed - race-day ready out of the box.
Specifications
The Numbers
Regulation-compliant and race-ready.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 17'1" / 5.2 m |
| Beam | 20.9" / 53 cm |
| Depth | 13" / 33 cm |
| Class | Racing K1 (Paralympic K1 compliant - Apex P) |
| Seating | Standard sprint seat (Apex T) → full bucket seat (Apex P) |
| Footbrace | Strong 3-point footbrace |
| Builds Available | Alpha (woven carbon), Excel, Multi-Sport |
| Hull Weight | 22 lb (Alpha) |
Construction
Three Laminates for Hard Seasons
The racing laminate series - light for race day, tough for training rotations.
Alpha ★ Woven Carbon
22 lb
10 kg
Clear-finished, heat-cured woven Toray 3K carbon over a Nomex honeycomb core - the lightest, stiffest race build of the three.
Excel
22.7 lb
10.3 kg
Gelcoat-finished Kevlar and fiberglass with a Nomex honeycomb core - nearly as light as Alpha, with added impact strength.
Multi-Sport
29.7 lb
13.5 kg
Carbon & Kevlar single skin on an Advantage deck with a standard over-stern rudder - flexible and durable for training rotations and rougher water.
Colors
Available RAL Colors
Want a different shade? We can make it.
*Bright colors like Yellow and Orange need more layers to acheive saturation and can add 100-200g to the weight of the boat.
**Telegrey is a difficult color to make, color consistency cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ
Q: What is the Apex Para K1?
A: It's Stellar's Paralympic K1 racing kayak (Apex P), designed to conform to the regulations set by the ICF for a Paralympic K1 - the boat paracanoe athletes race at the official level.
Q: What's the difference between the Apex P and the Apex T?
A: Same hull, different seat. With the standard sprint seat, the boat is the Apex Trainer K1 (Apex T) - an off-season trainer and an entry point to sprint kayaking. Set up for paracanoe (including the full bucket seat option), it's the Apex Para K1 (Apex P).
Q: Is it ICF legal?
A: Yes - the Apex P conforms to ICF regulations for a Paralympic K1, so it can be used in sanctioned paracanoe competition.
Q: Who is the Apex Trainer for?
A: Intermediate paddlers getting into their first sprint kayak, sprint athletes training in the off-season, and marathon racers - the Apex T has great top-end speed and turns on a dime.
Q: Can it do marathons?
A: Yes. Stellar pitches the Apex T as perfect for marathon racing: great top-end speed for the straights and quick turning for buoy and portage courses.
Q: What seating options are available?
A: A variety, from the standard sprint seat up to a full bucket seat, plus footbrace options - so para athletes and coaches can fit the boat to individual needs.
Q: Which construction should I pick?
A: Alpha for the lightest, stiffest race build at 22 lb; Excel for added impact strength at 22.7 lb; Multi-Sport for a flexible, durable build (with over-stern rudder) at 29.7 lb for training rotations and rough water.
Q: Is it stable enough for powerful leg drive?
A: That's a design priority: the Apex's increased hull stability and strong 3-point footbrace give a solid platform for a powerful leg drive - essential for both para racing and sprint technique.
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