Nelo 520 Surfski

Stability Rules in this Fun Surfski

Nelo’s most stable carbon surfski
Lively and fun surfski for beginners or tough conditions
Ideal entry-level ski for a wide range of athlete abilities and conditions

Length

520 cm

17 feet

Width

52 cm

20.5 inches

Sizes

ML, L, XXL

Stability

Stability 8

Constructions

SCS – 7: 11.5 kg (+-.5 kg) / 25.5lbs (+- 1lb)
WWR – 4: 13.0 kg (+-.5 kg) / 28.7lb (+-1lb)
AIR: 8.8 kg (+-.5 kg) / 19.4lbs (+- 1lb)

Nelo 520

The 520 offers a stable and lively surfski for paddlers who want to explore the sport of surfski with confidence.

The 520 surfski is a crowd-pleaser suited for a wide range of conditions and abilities. The 520 is our most stable surfski in carbon constructions. Paddlers who are new to surfski will enjoy learning to surf in a boat that is fun and easy to remount. Experienced paddlers will appreciate the steady balance that lets them apply power in a variety of conditions. With front and back handles and newly improved side handles, the 520 is easy to handle and transport.

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Image of a person in Nelo 520 surfski going under the Newport Bridge

Nelo 520 In Newport Bay Race

Braca XI Van Dusen '92 Paddle

What paddles do we recommend for surfski?

Braca IV

Braca XI Van Dusen ’92

*Available in Surfski, Marathon, and Extra Light!

Surfski Options

Optional

Extra Cost

Standard

surfski options for Nelo 520, Nelo 540, Nelo 550, Nelo 560, Vanquish

Waveguard

WWR
SCS, AIR

Rudder

WWR
SCS, AIR

Carbon Footplate

WWR
SCS, AIR

Cover

WWR
SCS, AIR

Short Rudder

WWR
SCS, AIR

Neoprene Strap

WWR
SCS, AIR

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Surfski Comparisons – All the Nelo Models

Nelo is an innovator in the surfski world! Nelo is always bringing something new to the surfski world from hull design to new construction techniques. Nelo has a full complement of skis, from recreational to elite, and state of the art construction in their factory in Portugal. For info on Surfski Paddle options.

Read more about each model : 510 | 520 | 540 | 550 | Vanquish | 560

PADDLE SHOP

P (1)	Polyethylene	For 510 recreational kayak. Built with polyethylene material. A sturdy and durable construction. Now with more than 50% recycled material!

F (3)	Carbon Foam Epoxy Vacuum Heat Cured	One of the most popular constructions, it’s defined by being extremely resistant and rigid, ideal for sprint training and competition.

WWR (4)	Carbon/Kevlar Epoxy Vacuum	This construction is designed for river descents, marathon training, fitness paddling, and sea competition. WWR’s main features are stiffness and impact resistance.

G (5)	Extra Carbon Foam Epoxy Vacuum Heat Cure	High-quality construction, prepared for high performance.

E (6)	Carbon/Kevlar Vacuum Heat Cured	Was specifically developed for marathon events, it stands out for the balance between its lightness and stiffness. These features gives it an excellent performance in competition.

SCS (7)	Solid Composite System	Construction with an excellent performance level because of it’s extreme stiffness. Those features are possible because of the high-technology that we use in the molding of composites. Ideal for high-competition. This construction also stands out for the extras, such as weights and a cover for the boat, and also the possibility of customizing the painting (not included in the price of the boat).

FC	Full Carbon	The Full Carbon (FC) is a carbon look layup, that mixes different layup techniques and materials, resulting in an outstanding carbon look. FC is an extremely stiff boat that can support all the power and effort applied into it, while keeping a solid feeling at all time.

AIR	Ultralight Weight	AIR is a surfski lightweight SCS construction of aprox 8.5 kg/18.8 lbs. Minimal non-perfect gelcoat applied to meet racing weight. AIR surf skis have a black kevlar tape seam. 5 Colors available: White, Pink, Red, Blue, Lt Green. No multi-color or graphics available. It’s especially suited for high performance in all conditions.