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Surfskis
This is a place to learn about surfskis, not to sell them. Its purpose is to inform paddlers so they can make good decisions on the type of ski that would best work for the paddler and the conditions they paddle in. Please refrain from sales talk. But we welcome your provision of demos for paddlers and your accumulated wisdom in the process of choosing surfskis.
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Visual comparison of NK Storm 570 and Think Zen. Photo (click to enlarge) from surfskicomparison.com (note that some stats are missing or differ from the ones in our table below - it is not always easy to keep stats completely up to date - the manufacturers occasionally change them, particularly with new generations)
Speed comparison video of NK Storm 570 and Think Zen
Surfski Specs Lists (tables below on this page)
- Surfski Tables (singles and doubles)
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Choosing Your First Surfski
After you have owned and used a surfski, you should have a much better idea about what you are looking for in any surfski you subsequently wish to purchase. There's no substitute for experience in teaching you what you prefer in performance and fit. But there are some general guidelines to seriously consider for a first surfski:
- Rough Approximation of Stability by Width: (the primary and secondary stability will vary with hull shape, cockpit height and your personal fit in the cockpit so your experience of stability in any surfski in comparison to other surfskis can easily differ from a comparison just based on width)
- Remember - a heavier version of the same model will generally be more stable & for many a bigger/better rudder can add significant stability
- 52cm or more - Beginner
- 48cm -52cm - Improver
- 45cm-48cm - Intermediate
- 44cm or less - Advanced/Elite
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Mocke Brothers - Never sacrifice stability for speed
Your Next Surfski
Ready for a more advanced surfski?
- Phat Boats Don't discount more stable boats for bigger water
- Upgrading your surfski Paddle2Fitness podcast - reducing weight can be just as much of an upgrade as getting a narrower, more advanced model
- Greg Barton on Relative Flatwater Speeds of Epic Surfskis 2017
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Handling and Design Characteristics
- Design features affecting speed, handling, comfort, and stability
- (Surfski setup also affects speed, handling, comfort, and stability)
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Plastic Surfskis
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DIY
- Björn Thomasson Design
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Surfski Tables
These tables are for “Ocean” skis (Not “spec” skis used for lifesaving competitions and surfing in shore break).
- By default each of these tables is sorted by surfski beam (cm), narrowest to widest, but each table can be sorted by any column. Most of the measurements have been taken from the manufacturer's websites or from the list that Owen from Wales (Ed. - his home site seems to be down or possibly not secure) (May 2023 version list on surfski.info) maintains on surfski.info (which Owen also reports are primarily taken from manufacturer's websites). Discrepancies in conversions between metric and ft, inches, etc. are typically due to the way measurements are rounded on manufacturer's websites.
- Always pay attention to variations in generations of the same models - there can be major variations - we try to keep the dimensions in this table up to date for the most recent generations
- It would be nice if the manufacturers adopted some obvious way to identify generations of the same named surfski. Did Think label the Evo II, but not the Evo 3rd gen differently from just plain “Evo”? Or Fennix (post fire Fenn) has more than one seat height for the Fennix Swordfish S but as far as we know it is hard to know which version (both labeled the same as far as we know) you are talking about unless someone measures the seat depth.
- Surfski Switzerland has a somewhat out of date surfski data table at the bottom of this page which contains more ski specs than our tables.
Single Skis
| Model | Brand | Beam (cm) | Beam (in) | Length (m) | Length (ft) | L/W Ratio | Race Cat | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1-Z | Huki | 40.64 | 16 | 6.3 | 20'10“ | 15.37 | HPK | designed for long distance flat water races |
| Classic | Knysna | 41 | 16.1 | 5.9 | 19' 4” | 14.39 | HPK | E. Borgnes 10/1/2018 |
| SEA | Stellar | 41.4 | 16.3 | 6.2 | 20'4“ | 14.98 | HPK | W.Echols 2/09/20 Ian Black 9/11/2018 |
| SES | Stellar | 41.6 | 16.4 | 6.2 | 20'4” | 14.90 | HPK | W. Echols 9/1/2014 (comparison of low volume skis - Epic 10L, Fenn Spark, Stellar SES) |
| Flash X (Flash X LV same L & W, less volume) | Carbonology Sport | 42 (42.5?) | 16.5 | 6.35 | 20'10“ | 15.05 | HPK | Dawn2Dusk 6/2022 video |
| Surge | Fenn | 42.5 | 16.7 | 5.82 | 19' 1” | 13.69 | HPK | Surfski.info description 2018 |
| Glide (discont.) | Fenn | 42.5 | 16.7 | 6.4 | 21' | 15.01 | HPK | W. Echols 10/19/2014 |
| Vega | Kai Wa'a/Ozone | 42.7 | 16.81 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.99 | HPK | A. Lipp/B. Putnam 2019 Paddle Channel review 2021, B. McDonald review 2021 |
| CX | Allwave | 42.8 | 16.85 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.99 | HPK | R. Mousley 8/20/2011 |
| V14 | Epic | 42.9 | 16.89 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.92 | HPK | W. Echols 2/18/2014 N. Murray 4/07/2013 |
| Elite S | Fenn | 43 | 16.93 | 6.44 | 21'1“ | 14.98 | HPK | Fennix Elite S 12/19/2020 video |
| V11 | Epic | 43 | 16.93 | 5.79 | 19' | 13.47 | HPK | S. Wendelboe 9/3/2018 |
| V12 | Epic | 43 | 16.93 | 6.2 | 20'4” | 14.42 | HPK | W. Echols gen 2 10/1/2017, V12 vs V14 2017 Most seem to say g2 surfs better, but g1 is faster in flats w/ slightly less stability video gen 3 & gen 2 B. McDonald, video gen 3 2021, N. Murray V12 gen 3 8/12/2022 |
| Nitro, Nitro Plus (gen1 Nitros) | Nordic Kayak (NK) | R. Mousley 7/2014 | ||||||
| Nitro 640 | Nordic Kayak (NK) | 43 | 16.93 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.88 | HPK | P. Rosenquist 7/6/2014 gen 1 Video 2023 |
| Nitro 600 | Nordic Kayak (NK) | 43 | 16.93 | 6 | 19'8“ | 13.95 | HPK | |
| Uno | Think | 43 | 17 | 6.45 | 21'2” | 15. | HPK | (early models listed as 42 cm beam) the Uno and Uno Max have the same length and beam - the Max has more volume |
| Uno Max | Think | 43 | 17 | 6.45 | 21'2“ | 15. | HPK | W. Echols 11/2/2013 gen 1 S. Wendelboe 7/21/2016 gen 3 |
| R1 | Revo | 43 | 17 | 6.35 | 20'10” | 14.77 | HPK | R. Tindall video review 5/24/2017 |
| Ackua 75 | Sipre | 43 | 17 | 5.75 | 18'10“ | 13.37 | HPK | |
| Next | Vajda | 43 | 17 | 6.3 | 20'10” | 14.65 | HPK | |
| Makai 43 | Vajda | 43 | 17 | 5.8 | 19' | 13.49 | HPK | |
| S1-X | Huki | 43.18 | 17 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.88 | HPK | |
| S1-X special same beam & width but more volume | Huki | 43.18 | 17 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.88 | HPK | W. Echols 2/13/2009 gen 1 W. Echols 7/09/2014 gen 2 |
| SEL | Stellar | 43.5 | 17.1 | 6.45 | 21'2“ | 14.83 | HPK | W. Echols 2015 gen 2 |
| Pro Elite | Mazu | 43.5 | 17.1 | 6 | 19' 8” | 13.79 | HPK | |
| Addict | Flow | 44 | 17.3 | 6.4 | 21' | 14.55 | HPK | |
| Flash (old -see Flash X & X LV) | Carbonology Sport | 44.5 | 17.5 | 6.35 | 20'10“ | 14.27 | HPK | B. McDonald 7/07/2012 gen 1 |
| Switch (discont.?) | Carbonology Sport | 44.5 | 17.5 | 5.95 | 19'6” | 13.37 | HPK | B. McDonald 8/31/2013 gen 1 |
| Ion | Think | 44.5 | 17.5 | 6.42 | 21'1“ | 14.43 | HPK | W. Echols 11/10/2014 |
| 560 (ML,L, XXL) | Nelo | 45 | 17.7 | 5.60 | 18'4” | 12.44 | HPK | Performance Paddlng 2016 |
| Vanquish (ML,L, XXL) | Nelo | 45 | 17.7 | 5.60 | 18'4“ | 12.44 | HPK | Introduced in 2022, O. Chalusky Promo Video |
| Swordfish | Fenn | 45 | 17.7 | 6.1 | 20' | 13.56 | HPK | R. Mousley 2//5/2018 W. Echols 8/25/2019 R. Mousley 2/24/2020 Fennix Swordfish S |
| Storm 610 | Nordic Kayak (NK) | 45 | 17.7 | 6.1 | 20' | 13.56 | HPK | Surfski.info discussion 2021 Surfski.info Storm vs Swordfish 2022 |
| V10 (see V10 gen 4 below in table) | Epic | 45 | 17.7 | 6.25 | 20'6” | 13.89 | HPK | 2018 gen 3 G. Barton 2018 gen 3 M. Sundin, 2019 followup |
| Mazu 45 | Mazu | 45 | 17.7 | 6.1 | 20' | 13.56 | HPK | |
| Viento | Rogue | 45 | 17.7 | 6.2 | 20'4“ | 13.78 | HPK | |
| Storm 570 | Nordic Kayak (NK) | 45.5 | 17.9 | 5.7 | 18'8” | 12.53 | HPK | |
| Rhythm | Knysna | 45.5 | 17.9 | 5.9 | 19'4“ | 12.97 | HPK | E. Borgnes 10/1/2018 |
| S1-XL | Huki | 45.7 | 18 | 6.4 | 21' | 14. | HPK | W. Echols 4/25/2014 |
| V10 gen 4 | Epic | 46 | 18.1 | 6.1 | 20' | 13.26 | HPK | 2023 gen 4 (rounded nose, V11 seat, low leg hump, slightly shorter, wider than previous gen's) Paddle Channel discussion V Douglas 5/27/2023 (facebook) |
| Viper 46 (L,XXL) | Nelo | 46 | 18.1 | 5.2 | 17' | 11.3 | HPK | |
| SEI | Stellar | 46 | 18.1 | 6.1 | 20' | 13.26 | HPK | W. Echols gen 2 9/13/2016 |
| 46 Next (Hawx - older) | Vajda | 46 | 18.1 | 5.88 | 19'4” | 12.79 | HPK | Surfski.info 2016 Stellar SR vs Hawx 46 |
| R2 | Revo | 46 | 18.1 | 6.35 | 20'10“ | 13.8 | HPK | R. Tindall 12/13/2016 video review |
| Zest X LV | Carbonology Sport | 46 | 18.1 | 6.1 | 20' | 13.26 | HPK | |
| Vega Flex | Kai Wa'a/Ozone | 46.3 | 18.25 | 6.25 | 20'6” | 13.5 | HPK | M. Wood 1/29/2020 Surfski.info Flex vs Swordfish S 7/20/2021 Paddle Channel 2023 Review |
| 550 (ML, L, XXL) | Nelo | 47 | 18.5 | 5.5 | 18' | 11.7 | HPK | N. Murray 11/10/2017 W. Echols 12/27/2017 Gen 2 W. Echols 11/12/2021 |
| Evo (discont.?) | Think | 47 | 18.5 | 6.25 | 20'6“ | 13.3 | HPK | W. Echols 6/27/2014 Evo II R. Mousley 7/30/2013 Evo II W. Echols 3/16/2018 gen 3 gen 2 big improvement, gen3 not as much |
| Fitness | Mazu | 47 | 18.5 | 5.75 | 18' 10” | 12.23 | HPK | surfski.info 2016 |
| S1-R | Huki | 47 | 18.5 | 6.1 | 19'11“ | 12.98 | HPK | W. Echols 1/18/2009 gen 1 Surfski.info S1-R vs Swordfish S 2019 |
| Falcon | Stellar | 47.5 | 18.7 | 5.95 | 19'6” | 12.53 | HPK | Surfski.info 2022 Video B. Edom 4/2022 |
| Mako XT | Fenn | 48 | 18.9 | 5.8 | 19' | 12.08 | HPK | R. Mousley 2/3/2019 Surfski.info XT vs Think Six vs NK Squall 7/2023 |
| V10 Sport | Epic | 48 | 18.9 | 6.1 | 20' | 12.71 | HPK | W. Echols 1/14/2009 gen 1 S. Hess 3/2015 gen 1 Surfski.info 2019 discussion gen 1 vs gen 2 vs V8 etc. |
| Zest (older - now there is Zest X & Zest X LV) | Carbonology Sport | 48 | 18.9 | 6.15 | 20'2“ | 12.81 | HPK | Surfski.info Zest vs. Swordfish S 2019 |
| SR | Stellar | 48 | 18.9 | 5.84 | 19'2” | 12.17 | HPK | Tim H. gen2 2015 W. Echols gen2 2015 video W. Echols gen2 2015 |
| R3 | Revo | 48 | 18.9 | 6.05 (2017) | 19'10“ | 12.6 | HPK (length 6.35 (2016 version)) | R. Tindall video review 6/11/2017 |
| Makai 48 | Vajda | 48 | 18.9 | 5.8 | 19' | 12.08 | HPK | |
| Forza | Rogue | 48 | 18.9 | 6 | 19'8” | 12.5 | HPK | |
| Six | Think | 48.25 | 19 | 6 | 19' 8“ | 12.44 | HPK | V9 vs Six M. Sundin video review 7/17/2020 |
| Zest X | Carbonology Sport | 48.5 | 19.1 | 6.2 | 20'4” | 12.78 | HPK | surfski.info review 2022 |
| Squall 580 | Nordic Kayak (NK) | 49 | 19.3 | 5.8 | 19' | 11.84 | HPK | |
| Squall 540 | Nordic Kayak (NK) | 49 | 19.3 | 5.4 | 17'9“ | 11.02 | HPK | |
| V9 | Epic | 49 | 19.3 | 5.79 | 19' | 11.82 | HPK | B. Maynard Next Level Kayaking 2020 M. Sundin video review 5/4/2020 2020 video V5, V8, V8 pro, V9 comparison J. Mocke video review 2023 |
| Ackua 525 | Sipre | 49 | 19.3 | 5.25 | 17'3” | 10.7 | FSK | |
| Superstar | Flow | 49 | 19.3 | 5.95 | 19“6” | 12.14 | HPK | |
| 540 (ML, L, XXL) | Nelo | 50 | 19.7 | 5.4 | 17'9“ | 10.8 | FSK | 5/20/2021 W Echols |
| Club 560 | Nordic Kayak | 50 | 19.7 | 5.6 | 18'4” | 11.2 | HPK | |
| Boost X (X LV same L & W, less volume) | Carbonology Sport | 50 | 19.7 | 5.95 | 19'6“ | 11.9 | HPK | |
| V8 Pro | Epic | 50.8 | 20 | 5.79 | 19' | 11.4 | HPK | N. Murray 8/6/2016 Surfski.info V8 vs V8 pro 2017 Paddle Channel Video review 2020 R. Norman 1/5/2023 |
| Boost (now Boost X & X LV) | Carbonology Sport | 51 | 20 | 5.95 | 19'6” | 11.67 | HPK | Surfski.info 2020 |
| Eze (discont.) | Think | 51 | 20 | 5.18 | 17' | 10.16 | FSK | |
| S18S X, S18S EXP | Stellar | 51.2 | 20.2 | 5.48 | 17'11“ | 10.7 | FSK | EXP - Expedition version with a storage hatch W. Echols S18 gen 1 2012 W. Echols S18S gen 2 2018 R. Norman S18S gen 1 2023 |
| Picaro | Rogue | 52 | 20.5 | 5.6 | 18'4” | 10.77 | FSK | |
| 520 (ML,L,XXL) | Nelo | 52 | 20.5 | 5.2 | 17' | 10. | FSK | Surfski.info Discussion 2016 Surfski.info 520 vs V8 Pro 2018 TCSurfski 10/30/2018 |
| Zen | Think | 52 | 20.5 | 5.6 | 18'4“ | 10.77 | FSK | W. Echols 7/19/2019 M. Sundin 11/1/2022 |
| Bluefin S | Fenn | 53 | 20.9 | 5.9 | 19'3” | 11.13 | HPK | Surfski.info vs V8 Pro 2019 Surfski.info jump from Bluefin to Swordfish 2015 |
| Makai 53 | Vajda | 53 | 20.9 | 5.2 | 17' | 9.81 | FSK | |
| Exrcise | Nordic Kayak | 54 | 21.25 | 5.5 | 18' 1“ | 10.19 | FSK | G. Harbrecht 2021 |
| V8 | Epic | 54 | 21.25 | 5.48 | 18' | 10.15 | FSK | Surfski.info V8 gen 2 2014 Paddle Channel Video Review 2020 |
| V7 | Epic | 54 | 21.25 | 5.2 | 17' | 9.63 | FSK | M. Sundin video 1/13/2021 (plastic) |
| 510 | Nelo | 55 | 21.6 | 5.1 | 16'9” | 9.27 | FSK | Video Review 6/9/2018 (plastic) |
| Club 540 | Nordic Kayak | 55 | 21.6 | 5.4 | 17'9“ | 9.82 | FSK | |
| Mazu 55 | Mazu | 55 | 21.6 | 5 | 16' 5” | 9.09 | FSK | |
| Ackua 515 | Sipre | 55 | 21.6 | 5.15 | 16'11“ | 9.36 | FSK | |
| Ace | Think | 56 | 22 | 5.38 | 17'8” | 9.61 | FSK | Surfski.info Ace vs. V8 2020 |
| Cruze X (formerly the “Cruze”) | Carbonology Sport | 56 | 22 | 5.5 | 18' | 9.82 | FSK | |
| Zip | Think | 60 | 23.6 | 4.5 | 14'9“ | 7.5 | FSK | |
| V-Ark (*one of a kind - used*) | Epic | 50 cubits (1 cubit = 18 - 22 inches) | 300 cubits | 6 | slow row boat | John Rybczyk: ”..Only used once. Wood lay-up. Plenty of storage. Comes with 2 of everything you need to get started. Guaranteed to float for 40 days and 40 nights or your 30 pieces of silver back. Pay full price and I'll throw in a dove to help you find dry land when the rain stops.“ |
Single Skis for lighter paddlers or children (from narrowest to widest beam).
The max weights shown are those recommended by manufacturers. Advanced paddlers can often perform quite well in smaller volume surfskis though their weight may exceed such recommended limits.
| Model | Brand | Beam (cm) | Beam (in) | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Max Weight (lbs) | Max Weight (kg) | L/W Ratio | Race Cat | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FutureKids Ocean Ski Micro | Nelo | 36 | 14.17 | 2.8 | 9' 2” | ? | ? | 7.78 | FSK | |
| FutureKids Ocean Ski Mini | Nelo | 36 | 14.17 | 3.5 | 11' 6“ | ? | ? | 9.72 | FSK | |
| FutureKids Ocean Ski Maxi | Nelo | 38 | 14.96 | 4.2 | 13' 9” | ? | ? | 11.05 | HPK | |
| S1-A | Huki | 40.64 | 16 | 5.59 | 18'4“ | 176 | 80 | 13.75 | HPK | |
| Elite Spark | Fenn | 41 | 16 | 6.44 | 21'1” | 176 | 80 | 15.71 | HPK | W. Echols 9/1/2014 (comparison of low volume skis - Epic 10L, Fenn Spark, Stellar SES) B. LeCompte 9/10/2014 The version reviewed in 2014 was wider - 42.5 cm |
| V-10L | Epic | 44 | 17.3 | 6.15 | 21'2“ | 165 | 75 | 13.98 | HPK | W. Echols 9/1/2014 (comparison of low volume skis - Epic 10L, Fenn Spark, Stellar SES) Stefan Hess (German) 10/2014 |
| Pulse | Carbonology Sport | 44 | 17.3 | 6 | 19'8” | 176 | 80 | 13.64 | HPK | |
| 560 ML | Nelo | 45 | 17.7 | 5.60 | 18'4“ | 165 | 75 | 12.44 | HPK | Performance Paddlng 2016 |
| Vault (discont.?) | Carbonology Sport | 46 | 18.1 | 6.1 | 20' | 176 | 80 | 13.26 | HPK | B. McDonald review 2011 |
| 550 ML | Nelo | 47 | 18.5 | 5.5 | 18' | 165 | 75 | 11.7 | HPK | |
| SonicX | Knysna | 47 | 18.5 | 4.15 | 13' 7“ | 132 | 60 | 8.83 | FSK | Z. Handler review 2019 |
| Club 480 | Nordic Kayak | 47 | 18.5 | 4.8 | 15' 9” | 154 | 70 | 10.21 | FSK | Fits Paddler Height - 130 - 170cm height (4'3“ - 5'7”) |
| Jet | Think | 48 | 19 | 5.2 | 17' | 176 | 80 | 10.83 | FSK | W. Echols 2/11/2021 |
| Splash X | Carbonology Sport | 49 | 19.3 | 4.85 | 15'11“ | 132 | 60 | 9.9 | FSK | |
| Bonito | Fennix | 50 | 19.7 | 4.2 | 13' 9” | 165 | 75 | 8.4 | FSK | Fits Paddler Height 125cm to 180cm (3'7“ - 5'10” or so but other sources say 5'7“ max) |
| 540 ML | Nelo | 50 | 19.7 | 5.4 | 17'9” | 165 | 75 | 10.8 | FSK | |
| 520 ML | Nelo | 52 | 20.5 | 5.2 | 17' | 165 | 75 | 10 | FSK | Surfski.info 520 vs V8 Pro 2018 TCSurfski 10/30/2018 |
| Ackua 420 | Sipre | 52 | 20.5 | 4.2 | 13'9“ | ? | ? | 8.08 | FSK | Fits Paddler Height 110cm to 175cm (3'7” - 5'9“) |
| Colibri | Allwave | 57 | 22.4 | 4.80 | 15' 9” | ? | ? | 8.42 | FSK |
photo from NeloCanada Instagram click to enlarge
Sidecar adapter for Micro skis and Nelo 510 Nelo Micro skis have a tube channel in the bow for inserting the stabilizer. The side that mounts on the larger ski is simply a foam saddle and probably could be shaped/modified/ or replaced to better fit other surfskis.
Doubles (from narrowest to widest beam)
** There's one CS Triple seater at the end of the table
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| Model | Brand | Beam (cm) | Beam (in) | Length (m) | Length (ft) | L/W Ratio | Race Cat | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash X | Carbonology Sport | 46 | 18 | 7.4 | 24'2“ | 16.09 | HPK2 | |
| Elite S | Fenn | 46.5 | 18.3 | 7.5 | 24'7” | 16.13 | HPK2 | |
| V10 | Epic | 48 | 18.9 | 7.6 | 24'11“ | 15.83 | HPK2 | V8 vs V10 vs XT S surfski.info discussion 2/2019 includes some CS Boost comments |
| S2E | Stellar | 48 | 18.9 | 7.5 | 24'7” | 15.63 | HPK2 | |
| S2-XM | Huki | 50 | 19.75 | 7.4 | 24'2“ | 14.8 | HPK2 | |
| Zest X | Carbonology Sport | 50 | 19.75 | 7.25 | 23'7” | 14.4 | HPK2 | |
| 670 | Nordic Kayak | 50 | 19.75 | 6.7 | 22' 7“ | 13.4 | HPK2 | E. Levemyr 9/2020 |
| XT S | Fenn | 51 | 20 | 7.5 | 24'7” | 14.71 | HPK2 | |
| Boost X Double (there is also a triple - see below) | Carbonology Sport | 52 | 20.5 | 7.2 | 23'7“ | 13.85 | HPK2 | Gen 1 Boost Dble Review (facebook) 2017 Amanda Rankin Boost X vs. Fenn XTS vs. Zest X Surfski.info discussion 1/2023 as of 4/2023 not much about the Zest double yet |
| V8 | Epic | 57 | 22.4 | 6.7 | 22'7” | 11.75 | FSK2 | B. Maynard 9/2018 |
| 600 | Nelo | 60 | 23.6 | 6 | 19'8“ | 10. | FSK2 | TCSurfski Nelo 600 & V8 9/2018 plus good general advice about tandem paddling |
| Boost X Triple | Carbonology Sport | 52 | 20.5 | 7.8 | 25'7” | 15 | HPK2 |
Manufacturers
- Allwave Italy
- BOS Oceansport Australia - spec skis
- Brainwave Australia - spec skis, custom skis
- Carbonology Sport South Africa (CS has one way drain valves that can be added for having dry flat water trips)
- Charger Australia- spec skis
- Dynamic Durable Designs (DD3) Australia - spec skis
- Epic USA
- Flow Kayaks New Zealand
- Fenn South Africa - models since the factory fire in 2019 that destroyed their boat molds are all labeled “Fennix” instead of Fenn and do have differences from previous generations.
- Huki USA
- Icon Sport UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented
- Kai Wa'a USA - Hawaii
- Kirton UK Spec skis and a special, extra strong version of the V8 (better for hard-core touring) that they are licensed by Epic to make.
- Knysna South Africa
- Mango Racing Australia spec skis
- Mazu Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks
- Nelo Portugal
- Nordic Kayaks Sweden
- Oceanbuilt Australia
- O'krea France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis
- Opium Brazil
- Ozflyte Australia spec skis
- Pullen Australia
- Revo South Africa (facebook) no website any longer?
- Rogue Kayak Scotland (manufactured by Nelo)
- Scofits Japan
- SeaBird Norway
- Sipre Portugal
- Stealth Kayaks South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski)
- Stellar USA, Germany… manufactured by Flying Eagle in China
- Think Canada
- Vajda Slovakia - we sometimes have problems with this website
- Wavemaster Australia - wave skis and spec skis
The Future
Resources
- Surfskicomparison.com Allows you to visually compare surfskis side-by-side.
- Surfski.info Reviews (these are review articles, but you can also find in depth discussions and comparisons in the forums)
Managing Your Priorities
Photo: localgymsandfitness.com - Millers Taxi?
Maintaining Perspective
(Once you are hooked on paddling and downwinding)
Managing Time Constraints
From Lars Ginér (Westcoast Surfski Group):
Posting this with a heavy heart 
Love paddling and all the nice things that come with it but it takes up too much of my time. Struggling with the puzzle of life and the everyday job to wash, cook and clean and I understand that something must stand aside.
I've decided to get rid of my stuff. Below is a list. Serious suggestions are considered, no shame offers. Thank you in advance for your understanding and interest.
Here's what's for sale:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Dust Broom
- Bucket and mop
- Ironing board and iron
- Carpet Beater
- Toothbrush
- Various laundry and cleaning products
- Trash Can…
Signs of a Paddleholic
From Reivers Dustin ( Whatcom Paddlers)
12/20/12 #13737
hehe, don't know about you folks, but since becoming a paddler:
- Find myself staring at any standing water bigger than a surfski
- Any sight or sound of moving water gets my attention (except maybe dishwasher or flushing of toilet)
- Pictures of waves seem to have deep meaning
- Any sight of a boat in any condition tugs at my line of sight
- Cars with rack on them must be someone I know, or their friends
- I get neck pains after a drive to Seattle on the freeway (was that a boat? or just some lumber on that truck in the other lane?)
- I wave at every car with a boat on it's rack (when it's a touring kayak I try to keep my hand below the dashboard since they seem to think I'm trying to sell them life insurance or something)
- Stormy weather makes my heart beat faster
It's like the signs of a paddle-a-holic. Don't want no cure.
rd
Sweden WestcoastSurfski Filmfestival - Surfski Addiction
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