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Ken Whiting testing The Värmdö

Ken Whiting testing The Värmdö

”…Melker’s Varmdo is much more than one of the most beautiful kayaks ever built.It’s a very accessible, fast and playful touring kayak that glides through flatwater beautifully, and provides the confidence and handling characteristics to excel in all types of water.It’s a kayak that flatwater paddlers will love, and that hardcore kayakers will enjoy surfing and playing in rough water with…” - Ken Whiting   -His full video-review will be launched shortly ✅ -

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SICOMIN’S BIO-BASED RESIN TECHNOLOGY POWERS MELKER OF SWEDEN’S AWARD-WINNING SUSTAINABLE KAYAK SERIES

SICOMIN’S BIO-BASED RESIN TECHNOLOGY POWERS MELKER OF SWEDEN’S AWARD-WINNING SUSTAINABLE KAYAK SERIES

Revolutionary Composite Solution Combines High Performance with Reduced Environmental Impact Sicomin, a leading formulator and supplier of high-performance epoxy resin systems, is proud to announce its role in the development of Melker of Sweden’s latest sea kayak series, the Melker Värmdö. Leveraging Sicomin’s advanced GreenPoxy® bio-based resin systems, the project sets a new benchmark for sustainable, high-performance watersports equipment. Download full Case Study here The collaboration between Sicomin and Melker has resulted in a next-generation composite laminate, combining renewable materials with industry-leading mechanical performance and aesthetics. Central to this innovation is Sicomin’s GreenPoxy InfuGreen 810 infusion resin and Green Coat transparent...

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Melker of Sweden Expands to Bring Premium Paddlesports to the North American West Coast

Melker of Sweden Expands to Bring Premium Paddlesports to the North American West Coast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 15th 2025, VÄRMLAND/SQUAMISH/PORT GAMBLE Melker of Sweden Expands to Bring Premium Paddlesports to the North American West Coast Melker of Sweden, a pioneer in the outdoor hardware industry, today announced its expansion to the North American West Coast, bringing its award-winning, high performance, and sustainable kayaks to new strategic dealer partners. Melker's mission is to revolutionize the outdoor industry by offering high-performance, lightweight, sleek and stylish kayaks that are designed and produced with a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. The company's innovative approach has garnered significant attention, most recently with the Melker Värmdö winning...

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First Melker Kayaks @ Iceland - by Stefan Schuster

First Melker Kayaks @ Iceland - by Stefan Schuster

Puffins everywhere you look, a grin that will last for days and a memory that will never be forgotten. A moment so indescribable, impossible to put into words or capture in pictures. A feeling which will be untouched and unreached for a long period of time. A feeling of being one with Mother Earth, nature, and the animals around you. And it all began with the idea of bringing kayaks to a place as remote as few places are these days. This place consists of a group of small islands, known as the Sleepy Islands or Svefneyjar, located in the...

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