{"product_id":"the-genesis","title":"The Genesis","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ko-genesis { font-family: inherit; color: inherit; }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-preorder {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    opacity: 0.45;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\n    padding: 6px 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;\n    width: fit-content;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-preorder a {\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-rule {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin: 2rem 0 1.25rem;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-rule hr {\n    flex: 1;\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-rule-label {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.22em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    opacity: 0.4;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-p {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-table-outer {\n    width: 100%;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n    margin: 0.75rem 0;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-table {\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-table th {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 8px 14px;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    opacity: 0.4;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-table td {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 10px 14px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n  }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-options {\n    margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-option {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 12px;\n    align-items: baseline;\n    padding: 8px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-option:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-option-dot {\n    opacity: 0.25;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    font-size: 11px;\n  }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-terms {\n    margin: 0.5rem 0;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-term {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 12px;\n    align-items: baseline;\n    padding: 9px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-term:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .ko-genesis .ko-term-dash {\n    opacity: 0.25;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    font-size: 11px;\n  }\n\n  .ko-genesis .ko-colophon {\n    margin-top: 2rem;\n    padding-top: 1.25rem;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n    font-size: 10px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.15em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    opacity: 0.3;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-genesis\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-preorder\"\u003ePre-order  ·  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kayaks-in-stock\"\u003eView in-stock kayaks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eThe Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eValley's shortest kayak — and that's its superpower. The Genesis builds on the Gemini SP's hull DNA with small but meaningful refinements: slightly more secondary stability, a refined chine area for better edge response, and a 4th hatch. More importantly, it now comes in two sizes, which means the hull is genuinely accessible to a much wider range of paddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eThis is not a specialist surf kayak. It is a short, light, responsive all-rounder that is genuinely fun in rough water, genuinely fast for its length, and genuinely manageable on and off the water. Rock gardens, surf zones, tide races, overnight trips with light kit — the Genesis handles all of it without the compromises a longer boat demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eIts efficient hull keeps pace with many 16-footers on a club paddle. When the water gets interesting it comes alive. When you get back to the car you don't need help lifting it. For paddlers who are done excusing a kayak that's too big for how they actually paddle, this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-table-outer\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"ko-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBeam\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCockpit\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePaddler range\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenesis 14-10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e452 cm \/ 14'10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e55 cm \/ 21.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e32 cm \/ 12.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e23.5 kg \/ 52 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e85 × 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e55–95 kg \/ 120–210 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenesis 15-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e459 cm \/ 15'1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e56 cm \/ 22\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e34 cm \/ 13.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e24.5 kg \/ 54 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e89 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e85–125 kg \/ 190–275 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Sizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eThe 14-10 suits small to medium paddlers at 55–95 kg; the 15-1 is built for medium to large paddlers at 85–125 kg with a larger cockpit opening and more volume through the hull. Both share the same character — the size difference is about fit, not capability. If you are unsure which size is right for you, we strongly recommend a demo paddle before ordering — contact us to arrange one at our Hamilton location or at an upcoming clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eComposite Fitted Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ko-p\"\u003eThe following options are available at extra cost. Specify at time of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-options\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial position bulkhead\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilva 70P compass fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra recessed deck fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowing cleat \/ bullseye fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-ring fitted to hull or deck interior\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom colour options — clear hulls, alpha jewels, fades, racing stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-option-dot\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutside keel strip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-rule\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-rule-label\"\u003eTerms of Sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-terms\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e$500 deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e is required to reserve your build slot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% less the deposit is due when your kayak enters production. The balance is due in full on delivery or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrices exclude HST.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping from the factory to Hamilton — including marine insurance and brokerage — is charged at cost. Typically approx. $200 per kayak on consolidated shipments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKayak Ontario will store your kayak at no charge for \u003cstrong\u003e14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e from delivery. After that, a storage fee of $50 per kayak per month applies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-term\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-term-dash\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our custom kayak refund policy for full cancellation terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-colophon\"\u003eValley Sea Kayaks · Norfolk, England · Est. 1973 · Available through Kayak Ontario\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario Outfitters","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ 14-10","offer_id":46263571382471,"sku":"VS164S","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ 15-1","offer_id":46263571415239,"sku":"VS164S","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kevlar \/ 14-10","offer_id":46263571448007,"sku":"VS164K","price":6895.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kevlar \/ 15-1","offer_id":46263571480775,"sku":"VS161K","price":6895.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/GEN.png?v=1775683568","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/the-genesis","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}