A truly forgiving, high volume River Runner and Creeking kayak that has such a predictable ride it will keep you inspired to get back out on the water and progress from your very first days to long into your paddling life.
Developed from the World leading Burn, but with softer and more forgiving edges vs the edge and extreme responsiveness of the Burn.
With a remarkably stable hull, softened edge profile and generous rocker, the Karnali puts your mind at ease and allows you to concentrate on the river ahead rather than what's happening underneath you. Yet there's still fantastic performance potential that's only available in a semi planing hull such as on the Karnali.
High knee, and low hip cockpit combing with Pyranha's key hole cockpit and new lower seat position gives great comfort for hours in the kayak, and makes the Karnali especially easy to roll.
Helping further with your peace of mind, the Karnali comes with the latest outfitting and safety innovations connecting you with the kayak whilst paddling your favourite run or tackling your first or latest big mission abroad.
High volume hull with a softer rounded edge profile makes for a forgiving and predictable ride.
High Volume Hull
Softer edges with lower back cockpit and smoother hull cross section increases ease of rolling.
Softer Edges
Large rocker and V shaped deck give increased lift and controlled resurfacing in big volume water.
Large Rocker
Pyranha Connect rescue points, made by UK climbing specialist DMM who manufacture our security bars with the same process that has held them at the forefront of the climbing market for years.
Anodised Bow & Stern Rescue
All our grab handles are made using climbing grade webbing, as we only want webbing that you could trust in a climbing harness in our kayaks.
Connect Grab Handles
Longer, more ergonomically shaped seat pan provides a 3 way adjustable system that gives a bomb proof seating position.
C4S Seat (with C4S outfitting)
Adjustable padded seat with adjustable backrest and thigh grips.
Connect Seat (Connect River)
High Volume Hull
High volume hull with a softer rounded edge profile makes for a forgiving and predictable ride.
Softer Edges
Softer edges with lower back cockpit and smoother hull cross section increases ease of rolling.
Large Rocker
Large rocker and V shaped deck give increased lift and controlled resurfacing in big volume water.
Anodised Bow & Stern Rescue
Pyranha Connect rescue points, made by UK climbing specialist DMM who manufacture our security bars with the same process that has held them at the forefront of the climbing market for years.
Connect Grab Handles
All our grab handles are made using climbing grade webbing, as we only want webbing that you could trust in a climbing harness in our kayaks.
C4S Seat (with C4S outfitting)
Longer, more ergonomically shaped seat pan provides a 3 way adjustable system that gives a bomb proof seating position.
Connect Seat (Connect River)
Adjustable padded seat with adjustable backrest and thigh grips.
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| Size | M |
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| Length | 257cm / 8' 4" |
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| Width | 65cm / 25.5" |
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| External Cockpit Length | 89cm / 35" |
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| External Cockpit Width | 48cm / 19" |
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| Volume | 280l / 74gal (US) |
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| Hatch Volume | N/A |
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| Weight | 21kg / 46lb |
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| Optimum Paddler Weight | 60 - 110kg / 132 - 243lb |
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| Sizes |
M | L |
| Length |
257cm / 8' 4" | 260cm / 8' 5" |
| Width |
65cm / 25.5" | 66.5cm / 26.25" |
| External Cockpit Length |
89cm / 35" | 90cm / 35.5" |
| External Cockpit Width |
48cm / 19" | 48cm / 19" |
| Volume |
280l / 74gal (US) | 303l / 80gal (US) |
| Hatch Volume |
N/A | N/A |
| Weight |
21kg / 46lb | 22kg / 48lb |
| Optimum Paddler Weight |
60 - 110kg / 132 - 243lb | 80 - 130kg / 176 - 286lb |
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Having paddled many different boats over the years the Karnali feels like an old friend
Reviewer: Darren Clarkson-King
Its not a race machine and it lacks the finesse of a fine tuned slalom design but it does the job. On technical and big volume water it is solid reliable and dependable. I can load it with multi day gear and its performance doesn't suffer. I can paddle into a rapid knowing that the boat will cope with all that comes. Knowing that the edges will not catch and flip me, knowing the tail will not get knocked off line. Knowing that the boat is only limited by my skills. Not my skills limited by the boat. From class 2 to class 5, from coaching to expeditions. Its great to have that solid friend back with me.
Karnali - Test & Technik
Reviewer: Kanu Magazin DE
An Land wirkt der Karnali etwas behäbig, aber auf dem Wasser ist er ein Musterschüler. Das fängt beim Einsteigen an: Setzen, Wohlfühlen, Lospaddeln. Der Karnali schwimmt toll auf, bietet viel Sicherheit, eine extrem ruhige Wasserlage, vermittelt aber gleichzeitig unerwarteten Fahrspaß.
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Karnali - A Joy To Paddle
Reviewer: Adam at Granola Paddler
Pyranha has managed to maintain many of the best features of the successful Burn / Everest lineage, but redesigned for paddlers who want a soft, forgiving edge. The Karnali is stable, fast, and nimble; resurfaces predictably and rolls incredibly easily. It's softer chine makes for a boat that will suit everyone from beginners to Class V junkies. Anyone who is looking for the forgiveness of a displacement hull and appreciates the advantages of a semi-planing hull will undoubtedly find the Karnali a joy to paddle.
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The Karnali Can Take You The Whole Way
Reviewer: Colorado Kayak Supplies
I have been very impressed and love this boat for everything from low volume creeking to big water. The combination of speed, comfort and a design that allows for high performance and precision with being unpredictable makes the Karnali the ideal boat for almost all situations.
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