Braca XI Surfski Version - by: HangTen

November 10, 2017, 9:06 pm

≫ Next: Surfski Width x Length Chart - Sept. 2017 - by: owenfromwales

Has anyone tried the Braca XI "surfski" version and compared to the original Braca XI and Extra light XI blades?

I remember reading somewhere Oscar Chalupsky's feedback was utilized to update design reinforced blade/shaft, but wondering if anyone can comment from experience. The Extra light is lighter and I believe stiffer, but the other two seem to have the same published specs.

Surfski version:
paddles.braca-sport.com/paddles/other-pa...sen-92-surf-ski.html

Original/Extra Light
paddles.braca-sport.com/paddles/kayak/br...xi-van-dusen-92.html

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Surfski Width x Length Chart - Sept. 2017 - by: owenfromwales

January 4, 2017, 3:16 am

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In 2013 there were about 50 ski designs on the list, today (Sept. 2017) it`s up to 202 and there must a few more out there that are absent. Feel free to let me know what`s wrong/missing from the list.

Happy paddling all!

Owen
(present set up: Stellar SEI 2G in Advantage lay-up, and Knysna Racing Delta L paddle.)

Surfski Width x Length Chart – January 2017

Manufacturer Name of Ski Width Length

O'Krea Oya 40 605

Huki S1-Z 40.64 635
Huki S1-A 40.64 5588

Scofits Ayahavela SSR 41 633
Scofits Ayahavela Bullet 41 633

Carbonology K1 Downriver ski 41.5 520

Stellar SES 41.6 620

Neumann Adventure Racing 42 660
Vajda Orca 42 650
Think Uno (pre 2016) 42 648
DD3 Envy 42 645
Sipre Sea Vortex 42 645
Nelo M/XL (2010) 42 640
DD3 Turbo G2 (2017) 42 638
Elio Mazu Pro I 42 627

Fenn Elite SL 42.5 644
Fenn Elite Spark 42.5 644
Fenn Elite Glide 42.5 644

Allwave CX 42.8 640
Ocean Built Kona K-64 42.8 640
Ocean Built Konastorm KS-64 42.8 640

Epic V14 (new) 42.9 640

Kayak Pro Oquendo 43 659
Zed Tech Dominator 43 658
Honcho Oceans Pro 43 647
Opium Infinity 43 645
Think Uno (2016) 43 645

Think Uno Max 43 645
Fenn Mako Elite 43 644
Think Legend 43 643
DD3 Turbo (2012) 43 640
Epic V12 (new) 43 640

Epic V14 (old) 43 640
Flow Kayaks Addict 43 640
Flow Kayaks Sharpski 43 640
Knysna Genius 40 43 640
Nordic Kayaks Nitro (to 2017) 43 640
Nordic Kayaks Nitro 64 (2018) 43 640

Revo R1 43 635
Carbonology Flash (2017) 43 635
Honcho Extreme 43 634
Vajda Next 43 630
Knysna Genius 20 43 628
Nordic Kayaks Fusion (2009) 43 625
Ozean OSS 2 43 6245

Elio Pro Elite 43 620
O'Krea Ozo 43 616
Carbonology Pulse 43 605
Epic V11 (2017) 43 579
Nordic Kayaks Rapido 1 Super 43 565

Huki S1-X 43.18 640

Epic V10 (old) 43.4 650
Epic V10L (old) 43.4 650

Red7 Surf70 43.5 660
DD3 XLR8 43.5 655
Ozean OSS I 43.5 6495
Stellar SEL 2G 43.5 645
Vajda Hawx 43.5 643.5

Epic V12 (old) 43.5 640
Nordic Kayaks Nitro+ 43.5 640
Seabird 6.4 43.5 640
Vajda Hawx 43 43.5 633

Kayak Centre Eos 660 43.6 660

Custom Kayaks Bullet ?? 640

Ygara Xama 44 660
Stellar SEL 1G 44 655
DD3 Albatross Gen 6 44 650
DD3 Albatross 44 648
Opium Molokai 44 644

Kayak Sipre Sea Vortex + 44 642
Fenn Mako 6 44 640
Nelo XXL 44 640
Felci Yachts Windseeker 44 620
Carbonology Pulse 44 610
Epic V10L (new) 44 615
Carbonology Pulse (2017) 44 600
Nordic Kayaks Nitro 60 (2017) 44 600
Carbonology Atom 44 595
Nordic Kayaks Rapido 2.0 44 585

Van Dusen Mohican 44.45 646.4

Stellar SE 44.5 655
Think Ion 44.5 642
Carbonology Flash (old) 44.5 635
Knysna Mac Rhythm 44.5 590
Chalupski Oscar/Hummel 44.5 580

Epic New V10 45 645
Opium DW 45 645
Sipre Ackua Veloce 45 645
Icon Genesis 45 640
Nelo Vintage 45 640
Elio 45 45 610

Fenn Swordfish 45 610
Nordic Kayaks Storm 45 610
Nordic Kayaks Storm + (to 2017) 45 610
Nordic Kayaks Storm 61 (2018) 45 610
Zed Tech Griffin ++ 45 590
Nelo 560L 45 560

Nelo 560M/L 45 560
Nelo 560M 45 560
Sipre Ackua 560 45 560
O'Krea Marmousse 45 450

Huki S1-XL 45.72 640

Allwave Volo 46 642
Custom Kayaks Focus 46 642
Custom Kayaks Synergy 46 642
Revo R2 46 635
Ozean OSS 3 46 6245
Knysna BLU 46 620
Carbonology Vault (2017b) 46 610
Stellar SEI 46 610
Scofits Ayahavela SSS (new)46 600
Vajda Hawx 46 46 590
DD3 Magnum 46 580
Nelo 550 46 550

Carbonology Vault (2017a) 46.5 612
Scofits Ayahavela SSS (old) 46.5 598
DD3 Australis 46.5 580
DD3 Wahoo Sport 46.5 579
Nordic Kayaks Storm 57 (2017) 46.5 570

Huki S1-R 46.99 607

Honcho Rookie 47 647
Custom Kayaks Icon 47
Think Evo (2016) 47 625
Zed Tech Dominator XL 47 620
Carbonology Vault (old) 47 595
Spirit Fury 47

Fenn XT (older) 47.5 600
Finn Molakai 47.5 590

Neumann Adventure 48 640
Revo R3 (2016) 48 635
Think Evo II 48 625
Carbonology Zest (old) 48 615
Kayak Pro Oquendo Sport 48 614

Epic V10 Sport (new) 48 610
Seabird 6.1 48 610
Revo R3 (2017) 48 605
Arrow 48 590
Stellar SR 48 584
Aquarius Coaster 48 580
Elio Fitness 48 580
Honcho Guevara 48 580

Knysna CLK 48 580
Nordic Kayaks Squall 48 580
Ozean OSS 4 48 5795
Sipre Marlin M 48 578
Point Horizon 48 573
Custom Kayaks Horizon 48 560
Custom Kayaks Mentor 48 560
Aquarius Coda 48 400
Knysna Guppie 48 400

Epic V10 Sport (old) 48.3 610

Kayak Centre Zeplin 48.5 660
Knysna Jester 48.5 457

Flow Kayaks Superstar 49 595
de Brito 59 49 590
Fenn Mako XT 49 588
Opium Moana 49 588

Lifesaving/Spec ski min.wid/max.len 49 580

Nordic Kayaks Squall + (to 2017) 49 580
Nordic Kayaks Squall 58 (2018) 49 580
Nordic Kayaks Squall 54 (2017) 49 540
Carbonology Splash 49 485

Carbonology Zest (old) 49.5 595

DD3 Maxx (2017) 50 600
Nordic Kayaks Breeze (`til 2015) 50 600
Carbonology Boost (2017a) 50 595
Honcho Guru 50 580
Spirit PRS 50 567
Allwave Genesi 50 520

Epic V8 Pro 50.5 579

Carbonology Boost (2017b) 51 595
Think Eze (pre 2016) 51 520
Think Eze (2016) 51 518
Spirit Racing Ski 51 496

Think Zen 52 560
Vajda Hawx 52 52 554
Opium Rider 52 553
Vajda Raptor 52 530
Nelo 520 52 520

Knysna Genius RS 52.5 580

Fenn Blue-Fin 53 590
Vajda Oscar 53 559
Axis Kayaks S4 53 507
Axis Kayaks S2 53 460

Stellar S18S 53.3 550

Nordic Kayaks Exrcize 54 550
Sipre Ackua Fun 54 550
Epic V8 (new) 54 548
Finn Endorfinn 54 522
Epic V7 54 520
Nordic Kayaks Breeze PE (2017) 54 505

Seabird 5.5 55 555
Elio 55 55 520
Nelo Viper 55 55 520
Nelo 510 55 510

Mirage 583 Freeride 55.5 580

Epic V8 (old) 55.88 548

de Brito 59w 56 590
Carbonology Cruz 56 550
Think Big Eze/Eze 56 538

Allwave Colibri 57 418

Stellar S16S 58.1 488

Epic V6 58.4 488

Cobra Eliminator 58.42 503

Epic V5 60 426

Spirit Crosstrainer CTR 61 400

Stellar S14S 62.8 436

Current Designs 140 66.04 427

List compiled by Owen on Okinawa, February, 2012.
Up-dated 26 April, 2013
Last up-dated January 2017.
Some info above may be incorrect or missing. Most measurements have been taken from manufacturers websites. Therefore, apologies in advance for any mistakes I`ve made and feel free to contact me with any information that should be adjusted or added:
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F*#^%+£! - by: MCImes

November 12, 2017, 2:23 pm

≫ Next: Loan/Hire a Surf Ski - South Broome - 19-28 December 2017 - by: mark humphrey

≪ Previous: Surfski Width x Length Chart - Sept. 2017 - by: owenfromwales

Arrg. I'm so angry (at myself) and just need to vent.

I have been traveling and haven't paddled in 2 weeks. It was a nice and calm fall day in the northeast (US) and was looking forward to my first paddle in a while.

I was at the river bank walking down (10' from the water) when I slipped on the muddy bank and dropped my boat from head level!!!

It wouldn't have been so bad but for the broken up concrete slabs lining the bank. Luckily I landed ok, a sore ankle but otherwise ok, but my boat now has 2 punctures through the other layer of the core. I don't think either went thru to the inside but the worse of the 2 spots now has a soft spot running parallel with the hull about 1' long. Not good.

#*%*@&!'^]~•¥€*> am I angry at myself for doing this! F***!!!!

So now I get to fix it I guess. I've fixed much worse on multiple occasions, so I'm not really too worried about doing the repair, I'm triple pissed that 1. I did the first damage to an otherwise pristine boat, 2. didn't get to paddling and won't for a third week, and 3. now have to spend several hours fixing this. So angry with myself right now. Grr.

On the up side I just bought a Think ultra small paddle to try out. My joints suck and don't like much force (an epic small mid wing was still enough to make gen hurt after 7-10 miles). I'm trying out the Think ultra small 645 cm2 paddle to see if it stresses my joints less, and I picked it up brand new, full carbon layup for $155 shipped, which is pretty sweet. Now I'll have to fix my boat before it arrives in a couple weeks. Grr

Anyways, /rant.

Hope your latest outing went better than mine

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Loan/Hire a Surf Ski - South Broome - 19-28 December 2017 - by: mark humphrey

November 13, 2017, 5:52 pm

≫ Next: Carbonology Vs think Evo Gen2 - by: RichardCampbell

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Hi ,

I will be visiting South Broome from 19 December to 28 Dec 2017 from Aus and was wondering if any body has a old/unused /available surf ski & feathered paddle ( I paddle an intermediate ski - fenn swordfish) that i could use.

Simply to have some fun if possible, dont want to spend a bomb but obviously can enter into a fair arrangement

Kind Regards

Mark Humphrey

+61 431636920
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Carbonology Vs think Evo Gen2 - by: RichardCampbell

September 25, 2017, 7:35 pm

≫ Next: Beginner/intermediate ski for light paddler. - by: Marieski

≪ Previous: Loan/Hire a Surf Ski - South Broome - 19-28 December 2017 - by: mark humphrey

Hi I am currently paddling a Carbonology Vault 1st gen(Australian), The paddling i'm doing and i'm still learning, I find the Vault a bit unstable in messed up water,Like boat wake, Or tide chop or swell coming from angles. I was looking to get out of the ski, And i was looking at the Think Evo Gen 2 (2016), Just wondering if i would be wasting my time to change.
I'm paddling twice a week in enclosed waters only
Any feed back would be appreciated
Thanks
Richard

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Beginner/intermediate ski for light paddler. - by: Marieski

November 14, 2017, 4:14 pm

≫ Next: How good was the live coverage of the World Championships. - by: Dicko

≪ Previous: Carbonology Vs think Evo Gen2 - by: RichardCampbell

Hello everyone. I’ve been missing for a while and I’m a bit out of touch with newer model boats. I am helping a young friend to get into ski paddling. We are using my V7, my Swordfish and my Fenn Spark. The 2 problems are the V7 is too kayaklike (I got it cos it’s plastic and has a trailing rudder, but it just doesn’t have enough roll) and hence too big a gap to the Swordy; and he’s 178cm but only weighs 60kg.

Suggestions for a beginner/intermediate boat which is low volume, both in the cockpit and in buoyancy?

If there has been a recent thread on this topic, feel free to direct me thence.

Cheers, Marie.

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How good was the live coverage of the World Championships. - by: Dicko

November 18, 2017, 4:35 am

≫ Next: Video thread - by: Hiro

≪ Previous: Beginner/intermediate ski for light paddler. - by: Marieski

Just had to share how good the coverage was today.

I thought the coverage from the last Championships was a leap forward, but todays coverage was a huge step up again. Ivan Lawler did a great job. Bloody tricky talking about the leaders for 2 hours but it was great television.

Tomorrows race will hopefully have more waves. Hopefully Ivan can talk about the boats people are in. The equipment they use. I love to see how different boats go in different conditions.

Drone shots today were amazing.

Early paddle tomorrow, then settle down in front of the TV.

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Video thread - by: Hiro

February 9, 2011, 1:17 pm

≫ Next: McGregor Classic Ski - by: zachhandler

≪ Previous: How good was the live coverage of the World Championships. - by: Dicko

Wanted to start a thread where we would post our paddling videos. No stroke analisys or technical stuff. Just paddling for the fun of it.
Here's mine.
real fun starts at 3:45

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McGregor Classic Ski - by: zachhandler

September 17, 2016, 9:11 pm

≫ Next: Surfski Width x Length Chart - Sept. 2017 - by: owenfromwales

≪ Previous: Video thread - by: Hiro

Has anyone had a chance to try one?

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Surfski Width x Length Chart - Sept. 2017 - by: owenfromwales

January 4, 2017, 3:16 am

≫ Next: Carbonology Vs think Evo Gen2 - by: RichardCampbell

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Carbonology Vs think Evo Gen2 - by: RichardCampbell

September 25, 2017, 7:35 pm

≫ Next: Think Eze for heavy-ish paddler? - by: xavdhr

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Think Eze for heavy-ish paddler? - by: xavdhr

October 14, 2017, 5:38 am

≫ Next: Single hand sliding up paddle - by: Zarb

≪ Previous: Carbonology Vs think Evo Gen2 - by: RichardCampbell

Hi,

Moving from sea kayak to surfski, I am looking for a new boat.
Is the Eze ok for a 90Kg paddler or shall I go for the Ace (info are a bit contradictory on the net)?

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Single hand sliding up paddle - by: Zarb

October 20, 2017, 6:11 pm

≫ Next: Hairline Cracks in Brand New Surfski - by: HangTen

≪ Previous: Think Eze for heavy-ish paddler? - by: xavdhr

Hello,

I'm just getting into paddling again and noticed something with my hand position on the paddle.

After several strokes, one of my hands will slowly start creeping up towards the center of the shaft. It will only be one of my hands, the other one stays where it is.

Is it an imbalance issue? Am I gripping correctly?

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Hairline Cracks in Brand New Surfski - by: HangTen

October 29, 2017, 11:30 am

≫ Next: Forward leaning bucket? - by: mickeyA

≪ Previous: Single hand sliding up paddle - by: Zarb

I recently purchased a new Epic surfski in Club layup. Took it for a spin for the first time on flat and briefly through 1 foot chop. While wiping it down I noticed some fine hairline cracks on either side wall near the front of the bucket. Don't know if they were there at delivery because they are very fine. Boat was transported on Goodboy V-bars.

Is this typical of the layup or a manufacturing defect I should try to warranty out? Haven't had opportunity to meet up with the local dealer yet, so any advice/info is appreciated. Thanks.

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Forward leaning bucket? - by: mickeyA

October 31, 2017, 7:57 pm

≫ Next: Nominal Lifespan of Boats - by: HangTen

≪ Previous: Hairline Cracks in Brand New Surfski - by: HangTen

Is there are ski out there who’s bucket forces you to lean forward? I mainly paddle V10 Sport g2 and old XT. Over longer distances, I find my butt gradually slides down and forward into the low middle spot of the bucket. This causes me to curve my back, slumping a bit. I have to sort of jump up, push back with legs to slide my backside back up to a more comfortable, higher, position in the back part of the bucket. I like my butt being the furthest point back, causing a strong, slightly forward lean with straight back. Surely there is a seat design that forces a slight forward lean (if not, there is a way to improve in design). If the only answer is padding, what is best product? Thanks.

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Nominal Lifespan of Boats - by: HangTen

October 31, 2017, 8:21 pm

≫ Next: Standards of Quality - by: HangTen

≪ Previous: Forward leaning bucket? - by: mickeyA

While I know in reality the lifespan of a boat depends on any number of factors(how often/conditions you paddle, geographical location/uv exposure, how it's stored, bad luck knocks or surf can certainly break even a new boat, etc.) what is considered the nominal/typical expected lifespan of gel-coated(excluding the spec skis or exposed carbon boats like the Epic GT where the exposure to uv and stiffness when it comes to knocks might skew the average) boats in normal(excluding rocky down river races/huge surf break) use?

And lifespan defined as before any repairs, as I imagine in the hands of a skilled repair specialist you could extend the life considerably if not indefinitely(I imagine there would be a point where the cost/benefit of repair would exceed that of buying a new boat).

All other things being equal any difference for glass, kevlar, or carbon?

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Standards of Quality - by: HangTen

November 6, 2017, 3:04 pm

≫ Next: Chunky venturi covers - by: Canadasurfskiguy

≪ Previous: Nominal Lifespan of Boats - by: HangTen

When it comes to buying new white surfskis(full paint job Hukis, Revos, etc. might be different) what is the generally accepted standard when it comes to finish? Is function the only consideration or does attention to detail matter?

What do most people check for when taking delivery of a ski? Test for softspots? How do most people test for soft spots? Dings? Scratches? Pinholes?

If you found the below cracks on the gunwales of a new ski would it give anyone else pause?

Thanks!

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Chunky venturi covers - by: Canadasurfskiguy

November 6, 2017, 10:20 pm

≫ Next: Nelo 560 Mark verses Nello 560 M - by: brokewolf

≪ Previous: Standards of Quality - by: HangTen

I've been thinking lately and I'm not sure if my thoughts are of the silly hair splitting nature or are of some worth.

I've got an elite sl. It has two venturis, each cover has a chunky lip where it's glued on to the boat and is also quite big. Their much bigger than the venturi cover on my old v10L and I think their bigger than Think boats' venturi's too. I figure this must create a decent amount more resistance than boats with 1 slim cover and definitely more than all the new bailer boats.

I was down for the Gorge race last summer and saw a newer elite S that had much slimmer and streamlined venturi covers. Do you think there's a worthwhile speed benefit to bother trying to sources these slimmer covers, figure out how to get my current ones off and epoxy on the new ones?

Has anybody done much gps time-trialing to tease out the differences between two -venturis, one venturi or a flush bailer?

Thanks!

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Nelo 560 Mark verses Nello 560 M - by: brokewolf

November 8, 2017, 6:44 am

≫ Next: Belgium - by: frpaddler

≪ Previous: Chunky venturi covers - by: Canadasurfskiguy

There is a 560 Mark for sale locally. Seller claims it is one year old. It does not have the new type bailer according to pics. Is this a pre Oscar boat or is the same as the 560 M. I have included a pic of boat. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bill

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Belgium - by: frpaddler

November 8, 2017, 7:06 am

≫ Next: Braca XI Surfski Version - by: HangTen

≪ Previous: Nelo 560 Mark verses Nello 560 M - by: brokewolf

hi

Anybody paddling on a regular basis in Belgium?
Any casual paddler in sprint kayak near Brussels?

Cheers

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