{"id":7417,"date":"2023-09-16T13:58:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T11:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepaddlesportshow.com\/?page_id=7417"},"modified":"2023-09-19T00:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T22:18:26","slug":"melker-made-in-sweden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thepaddlesportshow.com\/fr\/melker-made-in-sweden\/","title":{"rendered":"MELKER – Made in Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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During 2023 we started to execute our strategic setup of our in-house production in Sweden <\/b>– in our own backyard in the Stockholm archipelago. This means that all of our kayaks from now on are MADE IN SWEDEN<\/b>, which has been our vision since we started Melker of Sweden back in 2015.<\/p>\n

Melker of Sweden’s state-of-the-art production facility is setup @ Rind\u00f6, in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago<\/b>, surrounded by both the most amazing nature as well as the most experienced and highly talented personell within light-weight and plant-based composites.<\/p>\n

Our mission to make fully plant-based, circular, performance, light-weight & highest possible quality kayaks – for an active and conscious lifestyle <\/b>– has taken a great step forward.<\/p>\n

Melker Proprietary Technology<\/b><\/p>\n

All Melker kayaks are MADE IN SWEDEN <\/b>with our proprietary plant-based, durable, and feather light technology which revolutionize the industry and help protect the waters and environment we all love.<\/p>\n

Our all natural, sustainable and high-performance construction combines flax fibers with a solid cork core, which allows our kayaks to achieve the highest possible mechanical properties.<\/p>\n

At the Paddle Sports Show 2023 we will showcase our new technology in our best selling model Melker R\u00f6dl\u00f6ga.<\/i><\/p>\n

New model – Introducing the Melker V\u00e4rmd\u00f6<\/b><\/p>\n

With Melker V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 we introduce our next generation light-weight, high performance, and plant-based construction in a really comfy, and playful light touring & recreational kayak.<\/p>\n

V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 is targeted for savvy performance paddlers and the more recreational \u201dla dolce vita paddlers\u201d <\/i>who wants to feel like rockstars on the water (still being able to easily toss it up on the roof rack post paddling).<\/p>\n

Sleek, forgiving, and stable for new paddlers to learn, with performance characteristics, predictability and endless play time for surf, roll, carve, and rock gardening.<\/p>\n

The adjustable skeg (optional rudder) allows for true tracking in even the most challenging waters. Melker V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 also packs well enough for your light overnight adventures, including a large inside cockpit storage with an easy access 8,5\u201d click-on cover.<\/p>\n

It also comes with our all new premium cockpit with easy sit-in adjustability for pedals, backrest and seat pan. Combined with the fully customizable & padded thigh braces and hip pads, it gives you an exceptional comfort – tailored just for you!<\/p>\n

Length <\/b>(cm) 411 \/ 442
<\/b>Width <\/b>(cm) 59,5 \/ 62
<\/b>Weight <\/b>(kg) 16,5 \/ 18<\/b><\/p>\n

At the Paddle Sports Show 2023 we will showcase Melker V\u00e4rmd\u00f6 as a 3D printed prototype (in pieces, after hardcore field testing).<\/i><\/p>\n

Innovative, sustainable and rapid prototyping using 3D printing and plant-based and recycled\/up-cycled materials<\/b><\/p>\n

This is such a BIG THING – that we are able to 3D print prototypes to iterate and field test real prototypes to perfection – before making moulds for effective and sustainable serial production.<\/p>\n

And that we use recycled, up cycled and plant-based materials – ALSO during the prototyping steps!<\/b><\/p>\n

The material used for 3D-printing and iterating our prototypes to perfection are recycled kayaks – shredded and recompounded – mixed together with up cycled ghost nets (old fishing nets) found on the west coast of Sweden, and wood fibers from Finnish pine forests.<\/p>\n

Background to making the Melker V\u00e4rd\u00f6<\/i><\/p>\n