Sleek, slender, speedy and seductive, the Silhouette is Kristin Nelson's usual choice. She owns two of these fast lower-volume kayaks; one the first sea kayak she ever owned. A great choice for Greenland skills and for effortless cruising for the smaller paddler. (more than once the winner in its class in the Everglades Challenge race, Florida).

Standing on the back deck of the Silhouette is regarded by some as tricky. It takes practice, good attitude and a ready smile!
(photo Thomas from Orust Kajak Sweden)

	Dimensions length 17feet 10 inches beam 20.5 inches depth 12 inches cockpit 31 x 15 inches bow storage volume 66 liters stern compartment storage 64 liters day-hatch storage 30 liters approx total cargo storage 160 liters weight in fiberglass approx. 55 pounds
row 2

The early Silhouettes (like this one) had a small "ocean" cockpit.

... and (sometimes) a chivalrous launching system...

...to keep the paddler dry....

(Kristin Nelson stands on her back deck)

Sleek, fast, easily-edged, easy to roll, low-profile for smaller paddlers...