{"id":17791,"date":"2026-09-02T15:18:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/?page_id=17791"},"modified":"2026-09-02T15:21:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:21:39","slug":"clr-outdoor-vik-3-8-ultra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/fr\/clr-outdoor-vik-3-8-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"CLR Outdoor – VIK 3.8 ULTRA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Brand: CLR Outdoor<\/span> | <\/span>Product: VIK 3.8 ULTRA<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The VIK 3.8 ULTRA is a one-person folding kayak developed in Berlin and handcrafted by CLR Outdoor. It is designed for paddlers who want the direct and stable feel of a structured kayak without having to accept the transport, storage and setup disadvantages of a conventional rigid-hull boat.<\/p>

When folded, the kayak measures only 70 x 55 x 16 cm and weighs 11 kg. It can therefore be carried to the water as a backpack, stored in a small apartment, transported by public transport or stowed in a car without a roof rack. After a short familiarisation period, the VIK 3.8 ULTRA can be assembled without tools in approximately three to five minutes.<\/p>

The concept is deliberately clear: a full-size kayak should adapt to people\u2019s everyday lives \u2013 not the other way around. The VIK 3.8 ULTRA therefore combines a compact folding mechanism with a stable construction, a low seating position, an open cockpit and a straightforward, repeatable setup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why the VIK 3.8 ULTRA should win<\/strong><\/p>

The VIK 3.8 ULTRA deserves the Innovation Award because it does not merely improve one individual component; it rethinks the entire user journey: transport, storage, setup, paddling and the journey home. Its innovation lies in consistently removing the barriers that often prevent people from going paddling spontaneously.<\/p>

  • A full-size kayak becomes a compact 70 x 55 x 16 cm package and can be carried by one person as a backpack.<\/li>
  • The tool-free VIK-Fold system with precisely fitted frames, ratchet closures and VIK-LOCK enables a fast and repeatable setup.<\/li>
  • The combination of a polypropylene hollow-chamber structure, powder-coated aluminium and water-repellent technical fabric is designed to deliver low weight and high resistance.<\/li>
  • Development and manufacturing in Berlin enable short distances between prototyping, real-world testing, assembly and quality control.<\/li>
  • The product makes lower-impact and independent access to paddling destinations more realistic \u2013 on foot, by bicycle, by train or in a small car, without a roof rack or trailer.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    What sets the product apart<\/strong><\/p>

    Many folding and inflatable boats solve only one part of the problem: they are either particularly compact to transport or provide the feel of a structured kayak after setup. The VIK 3.8 ULTRA was designed from the outset to combine both qualities. Its compactness is not achieved by accepting a merely soft or provisional paddling experience. Instead, CLR Outdoor combines a folding polypropylene structure with purpose-developed aluminium frames and a precise closure system.<\/p>

    At the same time, the product remains deliberately focused. It does not add unnecessary complexity, but concentrates on the qualities that matter for spontaneous paddling trips: low carrying weight, very small packed dimensions, fast setup, a stable seat and a robust construction. This clarity makes the innovation immediately understandable and genuinely useful in everyday life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Technical Information and Specifications<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

    Product type<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    One-person folding kayak<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Model<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    VIK 3.8 ULTRA<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Length<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    380 cm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Width<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    70 cm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Weight<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    11 kg<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Packed dimensions<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    70\/55\/16 cm<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Seat<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    1<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Load capacity<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    120 kg incl. paddler<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Assembly and dismantling time<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    5\u20138 min.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Kayak hull<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    PP, water-repellent Tech-Fabric, powder-coated aluminium<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Frames<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Aluminium, powder-coated<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Protective cover<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Cordura\u00ae Ripstop<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Backpack<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Oxford polyester<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Closures<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Fidlock and Gudo<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    VIK-LOCK system<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Purpose-developed precision closure mechanism with ratchet and magnetic closures for fast, tool-free assembly<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Protective cover \/ backpack<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Protective cover made of Cordura\u00ae Ripstop; backpack made of Oxford polyester<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Construction features<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    OpenDeck design, low seating position for Center Stability and VIK-Fold technology<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Submitted colour<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Forest<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Recommended retail price<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    EUR 2,680.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Development and production<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

    Berlin, Germany<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    My Vote Goes to this Product<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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