When Odin and his brothers came upon two pieces of driftwood shaped like a man and woman. Inspired, they decided to breath life into them. They named the man Ask and the woman Embla.
| Color | Black, Red |
|---|---|
| Length | 16' 8.75" (510 cm) |
| Width | 21.375" (54.5 cm) |
| Depth | 12" (30.5 cm) |
| Weight | Carbon 44.5 lbs (20 kg), Carbon 73 lbs (33 kg), Epoxy Carbon TBA, Fibreglass TBA |
| Cockpit Dimensions | 33.25" (84.5 cm) x 16.5" (42cm) |
| Volume | Total Volume: 351 L Cockpit: 180 L Front Bulkhead: 70 L Rear Bulkhead: 65 L Day Hatch 36L |
| Recommended Paddler Weight | 143 lbs – 243 lbs (65-110 kg) |
| Max Loading Weight | 313 lbs (142 kg) |
The Norse Ask kayak represents the new generation of sea kayak design. Tested on the Scandinavian coasts where the mountains meet the Atlantic ocean; these kayaks will excel anywhere in the world.
The Ask is all about performance, handling and seaworthiness. The hull is optimized for speed while being highly maneuverable due to its double hard chine. The crisp handling characteristics will help beginners unlock more advanced technique while providing performance for the experienced paddler who wants a responsive and agile sea kayak.
The Ask is designed to be an extension of the body, the interface between the human and the ever changing sea. For this reason, smaller paddlers will want to consider the Norse Embla featuring the same design characteristics in a smaller package.
Ask and Embla are designed by Danish kayak designer, Jesper Kromann-Andersen, known in Scandinavia for the design of the original Arrow Play, Nuka and Empower kayaks. Jesper has also made several successful designs for US based Current Designs.
