There's not much information available on the net about the Inuk kayak. This page aims to fix that. The Inuk kayak is produced by both Kirton Kayaks in England and Nelo in Portugal. The shape of the lower hull seems to be equal, where as Kiron modernized the deckdesign in 1998. The deck-fittings, rudder and footrest are slightly different.

Kirton Inuk details and modifications



Kirton Inuk and Current Design Extreme

These two kayaks have very equal (good) scores in the hydrodynamic drag calculations presented in Seakayaker Magazine. It's interesting to compare their hulls. The Extreme is slightly longer and has more rocker. The Inuk has a lower profile and less volume.



Kirton Inuk and Foster's Vyneck

The Vyneck is a classic. The two boats have almost the same beam. The Inuk is longer and has a longer waterline but still less volume. The foredeck of the Vyneck is lower than the Inuk's. The Vyneck has even less rocker than the Inuk and some really hard chines. The Vyneck was build to be a no-rudder-nor-skeg boat while the Inuk needs its rudder.



Changelog
Changes Date
First release. 7-3-2004
Added CD Extreme photos. 8-3-2004
Added Foster's Vyneck photos. 16-3-2004