Subkayak D46 Kayak n Tesuddest d Tirza n Tanfilt sɣur Tamas Fekete

Subkayak D46 Kayak n Tesuddest d Tirza n Tanfilt sɣur Tamas Fekete d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2025 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Ddheb deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Ifecka n Waddal, Tawant d Unezwi.

DdhebIfecka n Waddal· 2025

Subkayak D46 Kayak n Tesuddest d Tirza n Tanfilt

sɣur Tamas Fekete

Amsaɣ: Openend Design Ltd.

Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Ddheb deg Taggayt n Ifecka n Waddal

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Afeṣṣel

Ɣef Subkayak D46 Kayak n Tesuddest d Tirza n Tanfilt

Subkayak D46 yettwafeṣṣel i tirza d tesuddest, s wuḥraz ɣef tmerkit d uẓuri ajmil. Tafeṣṣelt-is tanemrit tesεa abeṭṭu anemrir ɣer sin n yiḥricen yemgaraden, ayen as-d-yefkan arwes yettwasnen. Kayak-a yessefrak deqs n tifranin n usagen s useqdec n yiferdisen yettwasiggzen s 3D. Iferdisen am ikufan n teqqabin n usukkar d yimesḍaq n usenǧaq zemren ad ttwaffɣen s utran, ayen yeǧǧan isbeddilen deg telɣa, ini neɣ ticrat. Tarrayt-agi tetteǧǧi iseqdacen ad sagen kayak-nsen almend n yismenyifen udmawanen mara semḥelen taẓeṛfa d tfeṣṣelt tamatut.

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Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Ddheb

Subkayak D46 Kayak n Tesuddest d Tirza n Tanfilt d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Ddheb, tagmat tuffirt i yisnulfa n umezwaru yelhan s waṭas. Imerbaḥen n Ddheb d isnulfa d imaynuten d imeqqranen. Subkayak D46 Kayak n Tesuddest d Tirza n Tanfilt ad d-yefk lqima ur nesɛi amgarad, ad yeǧǧ ddunit tennuɣ.

Deffir n ufeṣṣel

Tagrurt n tɣamsa

Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.

Taɣara Tasuft: The D46 kayak offerst a two-section design offering enhanced customization options despite being made of a single composite material. Additionally, it incorporates 3D printed components, such as a rudder hatch cover and flag holder, which can be customized according to the buyer's preferences, including logos and a choice of colors. These parts are made-to-order and provide a level of personalization for the owners to express their style while maintaining the functionality of the kayak.
Tigejdiwin & Akemmus: 5200 mm x 460 mm x 310 mm

Crafted using vacuum infusion that ensures even resin distribution.
Incorporates foam, fiberglass or carbon fiber, and epoxy-vinylester, balancing durability with light weight.
Customization option from simple color selections to complex paint jobs. Customizable 3D printed components (race number holder, rudder hatch cover), available in any colors and with debossed graphics.

3D Printed parts:
SLS 3D Print: Nylon PA12, Dyed black
MJF 3D Print: Nylon PA12, Any color
Tibzimin: Kayak Design, Racing Kayak, Leisure Kayak, Touring Kayak, 3D Printing, Watercraft, Boat Design, Watersport, Carbon Fiber, Speed
Tasnakta n Ufares: Starting with 3D scanning and reverse engineering one of Subkayak's hand-built kayak for millimeter-precise hull replication to match its hydrodynamic performance. Further development included mood boards, concept sketches, renders and numerous small-scale 3D printed draft prototypes before making the final CAD file with G3 surface continuity for a sculpted aesthetic. CNC machining of a full-size foam model followed, forming the foundation to create the master moulds to manufacture the D46.
Asewḥel n Usnulfu: The main challenge was translating a physical kayak's precise hydrodynamics into a digital format with millimeter accuracy, essential for competition eligibility and performance. Using 3D scanning for the complex hull surface and integrating the new design features within strict size regulations required precise A-class surface modeling. The project's success depended on a single 1:1 scale CNC-d foam prototype emphasising the need for precise CAD deliverable to achieve a hand-sculpted look.
Anadi: Our research included surveys to understand amateur and professional kayak users' preferences in design aesthetics, customization, and cockpit ergonomics. Engaging with kayakers through both direct and online methods, we gathered insights via open-ended questions. Findings reveal a strong desire for customization options to express personal style and the need for a wider cockpit for better fit.
Aseḥbiber: The design of the D46 kayak was inspired by the complex surface and material transitions seen in racing boats and sports cars. The aim was to visually break away from the uniformity aesthetics of single-piece kayaks by using form and color to split the kayak into two distinct sections.
Tanzagt n Usenfar: The project started in March 2022 in Budapest and finished in January 2023 in Budapest. Since then It was exhibited in Budapest in the Hungarian Design Awards in October 2023.
Tanila n Umahil: The kayak, being lightweight, is easily carried to the water and placed in. The user then sits in the cockpit, securing their feet on footrests and grasping the paddle with both hands. Propulsion is achieved through alternating paddle strokes on each side, while steering is managed by foot pedals controlling the rudder. This setup enables precise navigation and efficient gliding through the water, allowing for a smooth and responsive kayaking experience.
Igmamen n Terbaɛt: Tamás Fekete
Imsuren n Tugniwin: Image Credits: Tamás Fekete