REBEL KAYAKS
Exceptional Composite Greenland Kayaks
Scroll below to see the full lineup of Rebel Kayaks, the finest composite Greenland Kayaks available on the market today. With beautiful and functional designs by Johan Wirsen, Rebel Kayaks offer something for everyone. Take some time to browse the various models below or take a look at Rebel's website. When you're ready, we're happy to help you place your custom order. You choose the layup, colors, options, etc. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, would like to set up a demo, are ready to place an order, or just want to chat kayaks.
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ILLAGA
“Probably the best rolling kayak on the market”
From Rebel Kayaks:
Ilaga is one of the most recognized and appreciated greenland kayaks on the market. It’s original shape by Johan Wirsen is available from Rebel Kayaks only. Ilaga is a low volume Greenland style kayak. It features an integrated foldable laminated backrest for layback rolls and to give access to storage between the back rest and rear bulkhead. It also features steel rods for roof rack security or tow line mounting.
ILAGA in Greenlandic means “friend”; and you should be as picky when choosing your kayak as you are when picking your friends!
‘’This kayak started as a small project in my workshop, using the experience I gained earlier from building Greenland style kayaks. Nobody, including myself, had dreamed of the great response it would get. The Rebel Kayaks’ Ilaga is one of the most recognized kayaks on the market today!” –Johan.
TOC
“An up-sized Illaga”
From Rebel Kayaks:
Every answer begins with a question. And an answer often forms another question. As Rebel Kayaks spread, people opened their eyes and hearts and found joy. Often, but not always!
Take, for instance, the very well loved Greenland T. Sized and volumed-up from the Ilaga, with an easier keyhole coaming. For the bigger paddler, or one with a multi-day gear.
So what happened? An answer formed a question! Can you build a T with an ocean coaming? And the answer? TOC.
Same hull, same length, same beam as its predecessor, but with a smaller ocean-coaming, you now have the look and function of a more traditional Greenland kayak in a larger size.
Now, for the young to the young at heart, there are hard-chined, ocean-coaming, Greenland kayaks in the Rebel family, extending the potential choices for fit. -Johan
NAJA
"The idea of the Illaga continues to inspire – our ‘friend’ has now a ‘little sister’"
From Rebel Kayaks:
The idea has grown from the notion that most kayaks are designed by men, for men, and, oh, by the way, women, you can use it too! This often results in women rattling around in too much space in a kayak that feels heavy and sluggish.
But this time the tables are turned. The Naja is a greenlandic-inspired composite kayak, with close lineage to the Ilaga, but with an audacious spirit all its own.
One of the essential design elements was “a greenland kayak that the designer cannot get into". A kayak specifically thought about as something that many women will find themselves in and say, ‘this fits me!?!!? It is thought about for people 65 kilos and down, not up! This, by the way, also describes many young and growing kayakers be they eight to sixteen years of age, looking to experience a kayak that will challenge them to grow their skills!
So yes, if that describes you, and you have dreamed of a kayak that is both nimble and quick, that is an extraordinary rolling kayak, that is as easy on the eyes as it is in on your shoulders, then wait no longer as you now have the option of your dreams.
And if you are on the strong side of 65 kilos, you will have a rolling dervish to exceed that sweet Ilaga, if of course you can fit! -Johan
GREENLAND T
"A Greenland Kayak with a keyhole cockpit"
From Rebel Kayaks:
Rebel Kayaks’ Greenland T is for paddlers who want a low volume Greenland style kayak with a larger cockpit. The T- model is therefore a slightly expanded ILAGA designed to give the volume and space to suit the bigger cockpit better, but keeping the same 5.45m length.
It features the same classic lines as the Ilaga with a hard chin all the way along the V-bottomed hull. The front deck is still low enough for paddler contact to aid maneuverability and forward rolls whilst the rear deck makes for easy laid back rolls.
The rocker is tuned for easy maneuvers. We also added an extra cord on the rear deck to store a storm or a spare paddle.
The Greenland T’s deck layout is the same as on the Ilaga except for the additon of a 15cm easy access day-hatch. Steel security rods are placed behind the rim for locking the kayak to your roof rack or for a towing system. -Johan
HUSKY
"Greenlandic meets British design"
From Rebel Kayaks:
Huskies are playful, hard working and friendly dogs – just like our new kayak!
One of my first “Greenland” style kayaks was called Husky and this version is something like MK 5 or 6, but still has a lot in common with the original concept. The most recent significant change is that we put some more rocker into the hull to aid maneuverability.
We were pleased with the deck layout so we changed nothing there. For a person up to 90kg, Husky is a real playboat – and with some load, it will be a great working dog for multi-day trips.
This version is the Low Volume. With a moderate rocker and more symmetrical hull-shape this is one playful kayak. With a hard chine and flat V-shaped bottom with fine ends towards bow and stern, it’s made to manoeuver. It has a low profile and is very easy to roll. It features stainless steel rods for a towing system or for roof rack security plus has multiple decklines for all of your gear. -Johan
BIG DOG
"An up-sized Husky"
From Rebel Kayaks:
The new Big Dog is – as you could probably figure it out – a clone of our Husky. We just stretched the length and increased the beam. All this has been done to gain more volume for the bigger paddler, or a paddler who wants to bring some gear along.
The Big Dog is not what I would like to call a HV kayak, more like an XL, where you still have a good fit and good contact with the kayak. So the Kayak has the same low profile, is easy to roll and maneuver. The deck layout is the same as in Husky, so you will recognize it and have space for all what ever you want to put on deck, or lock it onto your roof rack.
With a moderate rocker and more symmetrical hull-shape this is one playful kayak. With a hard chine and flat V-shaped bottom with fine ends towards bow and stern, it’s made to maneuver. It has a low profile and is very easy to roll.
With a moderate rocker and more symmetrical hull-shape this is one playful kayak. With a hard chine and flat V-shaped bottom with fine ends towards bow and stern, it’s made to manoeuver. It has a low profile and is very easy to roll. It features stainless steel rods for a towing system or for roof rack security plus has multiple decklines for all of your gear. -Johan
JARA
"First of all, Jara is a fast touring kayak…but it’s also a mix of many ideas."
From Rebel Kayaks:
These kayaks come in two sizes, depending on your needs, or how much stuff you want to bring along. Or maybe you want to have a workout boat that also can take some gear in a while? They both have the same Swedeform shaped hull with a hard chin and with a fine entry through the water with its smooth shape of the bow. The more volume in the rear also makes it easy to catch the surf and gain a lot of speed downwind.
It’s a skeg-boat, but if you prefer a rudder it will also respond well. It also features a hard chined shallow V-shaped hull. It has the same deck layout as on our “Husky” or “Big Dog”. It’s easy to roll, low aft deck. It features stainless steel rods for a towing system or for roof rack security plus has multiple deck lines for all of your gear. Our challenge was to create a fast but maneuverable kayak with good stability. Make sure to try one out! -Johan