The XP18 Spyder is the brainchild of award-winning design engineer Magnus De Brito. As an avid surf ski paddler, his open cockpit touring kayak is a revelation for paddlers around the globe. Identical to the proven decked XP18 in all aspects but the cockpit and rudder system, the XP18 Spyder enjoys all it’s characteristics. It’s fast and stable while highly maneuverable. A lean, mean, touring machine. The XP18 Spyder has exceptional glide, consuming mile after mile with little effort. The combination of both speed and stability makes the XP18 Spyder truly unique. With it’s open cockpit it’s one of a kind! Magnus De Brito, using highly advanced hydrodynamic design technology combined with experience and extensive testing, has managed to create a unique craft that is faster than most while comfortably stable even in the roughest conditions. The open cockpit gives it the same advantages as a surf ski without the drawbacks.

The XP18 Spyder is a very fast open cockpit touring kayak with the aggressive appearance of an adventure racing craft - and the performance to match. Great primary and secondary stability offers beginners and expedition paddlers alike a fast ride, even in the most challenging conditions. Your heaviest gear will barely slow it down - this is an ideal expedition kayak. The XP18 Spyders maneuverability is unparalleled among touring kayaks with super-responsive steering through its ultra light foiled-shaped surf ski rudder - designed for most conditions.

The high bow is an essential design element and, like a surf ski, the XP18 Spyder is designed for paddling in windy conditions. The large bow works with the skeg/rudder in balancing it against weather cocking (turning upwind). The bow volume also optimizes surf performance in waves and swells and will, in combination with the deflective curves at the sides of the stern and in front of the cockpit, keep you dry in rough conditions. The cockpit has several unique design features such as the centered recess for stable and easy insertion into the cockpit which also doubles as stowage compartment for your waterflask or camel back. The super light, adjustable footbrace with self adjusting rudder pedals are made of carbon for ultimate stiffness and strength. Also the high-capacity venturi drain is specially designed to come into effect at low speeds.

The kayak is beautifully built in vacuum-bagged fiberglass and reinforced with honeycomb core-mat, the XP18 Spyder is not only lightweight but also extremely stiff to optimize performance. The XP18 Spyder is very responsive to edging and it's high stern working together with the rudder balances it against weathercocking (turning upwind). The high stern is an essential design element to this end. Just as on a surfski, the large bow volume also optimizes surf performance in waves and swells. The deflective curves at the sides of the stern and in front of the cockpit keep you dry in rough conditions.

The redesigned cockpit is longer and wider for powerful strokes through optimal legroom as well as increased comfort during entry and exit. Store heavy gear in the two large oval hatches, lighter bags for your small essentials in the large 20cm day hatch. Also unique to the XP 18 Spyder are the recessed safety lines in the bow and stern, accentuating its ultra sleek look. It comes with a retractable skeg, footrests, and a compass recess on the foredeck (the Silva 70P compass is optional).

Features:
• Stable and fast
• Wide roomy open cockpit
• 3 hatches for loading
• Performance pedals
• Prepared for Silva 70P compass
• Prepared for GPS installation
• Surfski rudder
• Easy-adjust rudder pedals
With mini-line lockers
• Vacuum-bagged composite
• New reinforced rudder mechanism