Length ............. 430 cm
Beam ................ 61 cm
Cockpit .......83 x 44 cm
Load Capacity.... 130 kg
Beginner-Friendly - High Performance - Cutting-Edge Design
ALVA - the latest addition to the product range - a true sea kayak and touring boat with an internationally protected design.
Thanks to its excellent tipping stability, ALVA is forgiving to paddling errors and is ideal for beginners and advanced paddlers. Experienced paddlers looking for a compact and maneuverable kayak will also get their money's worth here.
The handy dimensions make ALVA particularly maneuverable and allow it to be built in a small workshop.
Design - Versatile & Innovative
+ Versatile - Suitable for beginners, experienced and experts
+ Easy handling - Easy to maneuver on the water, easy to transport on land
+ High performance - Designed for a wide range of uses, ready for your adventure
+ Innovative design - Internationally protected, unique design
Build. Your. Adventure.
Paddling Characteristics - For Beginners up to Professionals
The goal in developing ALVA was to combine the high-performance paddling characteristics of the Zenith_SG models in a more compact, beginner-friendly design.
By integrating proven knowledge from the previous models, ALVA offers a perfect balance between performance and user-friendliness.
Long tours or short trips - the decision is yours.
Highlights - An All-Round Touring Kayak
New bow shape ✓
ALVA's optimized bow shape catches significantly less leaves and seaweed without sacrificing the benefits of the reverse bow design. This innovative design ensures a smooth glide through the water and maximizes efficiency with every paddle stroke.
Multi Chine ✓
The multi chine hull improves tipping stability and compensates for the short boat length in terms of speed. This design ensures balanced handling and enables easy paddling in a variety of conditions.
Beginner-friendly ✓
The redesigned volume distribution ensures that beginners also benefit from outstanding paddling characteristics. ALVA features straightforward handling that gives beginners confidence and helps them to navigate quickly and safely on the water.
Bulkheads ✓
Thanks to the bulkheaded fore and aft ship, ALVA allows for trouble-free multi-day trips. This design ensures that the equipment is optimally protected and also increases safety in the event of capsizing.
Spacious cockpit ✓
The spacious cockpit offers plenty of room for getting in and out of the kayak. The low deck ensures a tight contact between the thighs and the boat, which improves control and stability while paddling.
Skeg or foot steering ✓
ALVA can be equipped with both a skeg and a foot steering system. The skeg ensures improved directional stability in wind and waves, while the foot steering system enables flexible directional changes.
Compact Dimensions with High-End Design!
Engineering - Designed for Efficiency
As with all Deus Delighted models, great attention was paid to the development down to the last detail.
With the help of numerical fluid dynamics simulation, the hull was optimized to get the most out of the compact boat dimensions in terms of speed.
ALVA offers a perfect balance between performance and stability without compromising on design.
Building Process - Stitch & Glue
ALVA is built using the proven Stitch & Glue construction method. This construction technique is beginner-friendly, saves time and makes it possible to build an extremely stiff, light and elegant kayak.
The detailed building manual is designed for beginners and guides you step by step through the entire construction process making building your own kayak an exciting and achievable project.
1. the individual parts are glued together using the puzzle joints - the individual parts are brought to the full length!
2.The hull and deck parts are temporarily sewn together using copper wire - gluing the joints using epoxy resin allows the wires to be removed afterwards!
3.The kayak is laminated on the inside and outside with epoxy resin and fiberglass - the kayak now achieves full stability!
4.The finishing work such as painting, fitting the seat etc. are carried out - the paint provides UV protection and rounds off the look!
5. Ready to go - Off for an adventure on the water!
Upgrades - Hatch Kit
The hatch kit
The optional hatch kit turns ALVA into a real touring kayak.
The hatches - elegantly recessed into the deck - allow you to stow your equipment safely and dryly for day trips or multi-day tours.
Perfectly equipped for longer adventures on the water!
Gallery - On Tour
