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Entry Level Skis Where once there was just the V8, the genre of entry level designs now encapsulates a broad diversity of niches, with user-friendly stability and sea manners as the overriding quality. Surf skis are designed for moving water, and each of these ski designs have varying degrees of glide and 'run' in the following seas in which they excel, allowing the paddler new to ski paddling the opportunity to get to know the dynamic environment of the ocean. |
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Carbonology Cruze Exceptionally well made, stable, reassuring, well priced and light. Probably as good a combination of qualities for either a new ski paddler seeking more stability, or a more experienced paddler looking to enjoy the ocean free of anxiety. Length 550cm
Width 55cm
Weight 14.5kg
Paddler Weight 60-110kg
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Epic V7 The new Epic V7 breaks that mold and sets a new standard for rotomold performance. It is lightweight, extremely efficient, and easy to handle. The V7 is outfitted with the same high quality fittings as every surfski in the Epic lineup, including the carbon fiber footboard and pedals and the hugely popular Epic designed bailer. In addition, it features an aft storage compartment with a lightweight hatch. Length 520cm
Width 54cm
Weight 20kg
Paddler Weight 65-110kg
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Fenn Bluefin S A super stable, heavily rockered ski designed to catch waves & run on the sea. If you're looking for the perfect boat to get you out into rough water & actually riding waves, there isn't a better boat on the market to inspire confidence & do what a surfski is supposed to do. Length 590cm
Width 53cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Think Eze Unquestionably the best entry level ski on the market for smaller framed paddlers. Short, nimble, light & quick for it's length, with Think's renowned disciplined seating position. Length 520cm
Width 51cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 50-85kg
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Think Ace Along with the V8 the base line ski in the market, designed to be easy to paddle for even the greenest paddler. Features carry handles, and also the lightest ski for the price. Length 522cm
Width 53cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Epic V8 The ski which single-handedly broadened the sport of surfski when it was introduced a few years ago. Stable, solid on the water, and built to Epic's exacting standards. The easiest surfski to paddle on the market.. Length 549cm
Width 56cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 80-110kg
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The Transition Skis A recent development in the market, skis that have a bit more to burn, yet retain a level of stability the an ambitious beginner can live with. |
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Think Zen The latest arrival into the transition genre, more nimble than it's rivals at 5.6m long so an excellent one for garage storage, and designed with stability in mind. This is a ski we're excited about, we think 560cm is a great length for most paddlers ability. Length 560cm
Width 52cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 65-100kg
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Carbonology Boost The Carbonology Boost is welcome addition to the 'ambitious starter' genre. It's 5.95m long, 50.5cm long, super manoeuvrable and predictable in the runs & only $3300 for the 14.5kg layup. If you're getting into ski paddling & wanting to have a crack, or looking to come back down to a design more manageable in the rough stuff, this should be in your list of boats to test. Length 595cm
Width 50.5cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 60-100kg
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Epic V8 Pro Bridging the gap between entry-level and intermediate, this is Epic's latest ski & it sits on it's own in a sub category.If you've been wondering about a step up from your V8 to the V10S but haven't quite been able to make the leap, then this boat is such a logical step. It feels like a V8 with a lot more glide, and as such requires way less effort to push through the water, and as far as ocean paddling goes it also turns more instinctively. You can read a review & see a cool video of the skji in action HERE. Length 570cm
Width 50cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 80-110kg
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Intermediate Ski Intermediate level skis by definition should look after a paddler with good technique, allowing them to get the boat out into multidirectional water and enjoy it, rather than dread it. Fast enough to ride ocean runners but without the sheer glide of the elite skis, these are designs that the overwhelming majority of recreational sea paddlers should eventually graduate to.
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Fenn Swordfish S A dynamic, nimble, surfing ocean ski in the Fenn tradition of producing skis that are meant to be in waves. Now with an improved seat & 'hump' position, manufactured in South Africa. The Swordfish is a unique ski, with performance just below the true elite level, whilst maintaining stability to burn. Length 610cm
Width 45cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Think Evo Probably the fastest intermediate ski, with almost universally approval for the intermediate paddler looking to progress to the ocean. Blessed with above-average glide, and all of the extras that come as standard on Think surfskis. HERE'S a short video of the Evo running along in Botany Bay. Length 625cm
Width 48cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Epic V10 Sport Like the V8, a trailblazer into intermediate skis when originally it was an elite ski or nothing. Now even more stable, big & buoyant & as reassuring in the rough stuff as any design ever was. Length 600cm
Width 48cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Elite Skis As the classification suggests, elite skis for paddlers with an elite attitude to developing & maintaining their rough water skills. Nowadays almost universally stable enough for an average paddler to handle on dead flat water, but require dedication to master on moving water, let alone in the dynamic environment of the sea.
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Fenn Spark An elite ski for lighter paddlers. Mates who handle this ski well in the ocean are unstoppable, it's got very little in the way of hull resistance & has some genuine speed. Length 635cm
Width 42cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 55-85kg
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Fenn Elite S A surprisingly stable elite ski with the well documented Fenn surf ability exemplified by a narrower hull and longer waterline. The seat is further forward making the ski sit flatter in the water. The rudder is further forward making the ski even more maneuverable than the older Elite. The hump between the seat and footwell has been reduced and the footwell is lower. There is some volume taken out of the nose. Length 640cm
Width 45cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Think Uno Max You only have to sit in the Uno Max to appreciate the pinpoint ergonomics, this boat just feels fast. As stable as any of the elite designs, with an incredibly disciplined feel on the water. Sea Rice's craft of choice as he powered his way to the World Championship. Length 645cm
Width 43cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Think Uno The Uno is the elite ski for the taller or smaller paddler that does not need the volume of the Uno Max. The new Uno is designed with lighter paddlers in mind. Length 642cm
Width 44cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 55-85kg
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Think Ion A buoyant and dynamic ski which feels light on the water & accelerates beautifully. Sits with the Epic V10 just below the stability & ability of the true elite skis, re-released in 2016 with more stability. Length 642cm
Width 44cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Epic V10L A stable elite ski for lighter paddlers, reconfigured to drop off the wetted area & increase the capacity to accelerate. A very different animal to the original V10L. Length 615cm
Width 44cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 50-85kg
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Epic V10 The ski which popularised the ocean racing genre, with plenty of glide, predictable, stable for it's minimal beam & designed for the rough stuff. An icon with a new configuration, bailer, and shape. Length 650cm
Width 43cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Epic V11 Continuing the trend recently to shorter, more nimble surfskis, the V11 irepresents a real break from Epic's tried & tested models. The V11 at 5.79m has been designed to carefully balance length and stability with boat volume, to optimize this boat’s proven surf characteristics and not lose its racing edge. The V11 cockpit and seat design continues the Epic tradition of optimizing comfort and leg drive. This is not a small person's ski. Length 640cm
Width 43cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Epic V12 Revamped in 2016 to overcome the previous model's shortcomings in cross chop handling, the new V12 is a downwind ski if ever there was one. In big water, buoyancy is your friend & this ski has it in spades, with plenty of stability for papers with above-average skills in the rough stuff. Length 640cm
Width 43cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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Epic V14 Along with the Think Uno Max a true elite ski for elite paddlers. Used to great effect in flat water races like the Hawkesbury Classic where it can generate K1 speeds with higher comparable stability, but in the purest form an ocean racing performance beast for paddlers with advanced skills. Length 640cm
Width 43cm
Weight See Below
Paddler Weight 75-110kg
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