Lekker Kayaks Malachite Adventure Kayak. The Malachite delivers the ultimate adventure experience for paddlers who want maximum stability and carrying capacity. It combines speed, stability and comfort with many performance features and loads of packing space. It tracks straight with ease, but turns easily when you put it on edge. Large oval hatches give you easy access front and back, while a day hatch in front of the seat and additional deck storage keep essentials within reach. The ergonomically designed cockpit and the paddle cut-aways make long days on the water a breeze.

WHAT THE MALACHITE IS ALL ABOUT

Hull design

• The Malachite provides stability and balance, accommodating heavier paddlers and heavy loads easily.

• The hull delivers good speed and an easy glide, while the rocker profile and bow volume keep it manoeuvrable and able to climb over waves.

• Full-length hull grooves enhance structural rigidity and improve tracking.

• Soft rails maximize secondary stability, but they also let you steer the Malachite like a touring kayak: drop an edge and let the hull do the turning.

• The Malachite comes standard without a rudder, but you can add one if needed. Most paddlers manage it easily without a rudder; you’ll only need one for significant swells or strong winds.

• The Malachite also comes standard without a backrest, because the seat ergonomics make it comfortable without one. But you can add a backrest if you prefer!

Deck design

• The Malachite gives you everything you need to have a real adventure—nothing unnecessary.

• The ergonomically designed seat offers great comfort and support without a backrest, although D-rings let you attach one if you choose.

• The footwell holds your feet together, which supports a more dynamic paddling style. Combined with the extended paddle cutaways, it keeps you comfortable and efficient on long outings.

• The bow boasts substantial volume, with loads of packing space easily accessible through the front large oval hatch.

• The stern features a very shallow tankwell, allowing maximum packing space inside the hull through the back large oval hatch. This design lowers the centre of gravity for added stability and reduces wind interference.

• The Malachite boasts 6 comfortable handles: front, back, and two on each side. The duo side handles make solo manhandling easier and also assist with re-entry after swimming.

• A 10″ hatch with a moulded-in bucket in front of the seat keeps essentials easily accessible. Use it for snacks, meds, or a camera.

• Adjustable footrests, a paddle holder, bottle holder, multiple bungees, and bungee hooks complete the design. All fittings sit recessed to prevent snagging.

• Two interfaces let you attach rodholders.