With Melker Värmdö we introduce our next generation light-weight, high performance, and plant-based construction in a really comfy, and playful light touring & recreational kayak. Värmdö is targeted for savvy performance paddlers and the more recreational ”la dolce vita paddlers” who wants to feel like rockstars on the water (still being able to easily toss it up on the roof rack post paddling). Sleek, forgiving, and stable for new paddlers to learn, with performance characteristics, predictability and endless play time for surf, roll, carve, and rock gardening. The adjustable and rope operated skeg (optional rudder) allows for true tracking in...
Now on the train back from the Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg, France. We for sure dropped quite a few G R E A T news over there;- All Melker kayaks are now Made in Sweden in-house @ Rindö, in the Stockholm archipelago- Introduction of the all new Melker Värmdö (14,5 and 13,5 feet)- Light-weight, durable and plant-based construction in all our kayaks- Rapid prototyping with full-scale, unibody and plant-based 3D printing
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 27TH 2023, RINDÖ/STOCKHOLM (In Swedish below) Innovative and rapid prototyping behind next generation of kayaks from Melker of Sweden In-house production, rapid prototyping for a more efficient product development, and a new plant-based material. This is the foundation of Melker of Sweden's new generation of light-weight, durable, and more environmentally friendly kayaks. The first model to be introduced is the new Värmdö. Värmdö is a smaller kayak than Melker of Sweden's previous models but packed with loads of innovations. Utilizing a new material based on flax fiber and a solid cork...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 25TH 2023, RINDÖ/STOCKHOLM (In Swedish below) Melker of Sweden takes the step to “Made In Sweden” On the scenic island Rindö in the Stockholm archipelago, Melker of Sweden has now commenced their in-house production of their world-famous kayaks. “This has been the dream and our ambition since we started, an important step in our green transition” says Pelle Stafshede, CEO & Creative Director, Melker of Sweden. New plant-based materials and technology, faster product development, efficient production, and a new partnership are some of the key elements that have made it possible...