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Help choosing a south african K1 - by: zachhandler

September 12, 2018, 8:39 am
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I am looking at importing a south african k1 to the USA this fall. I currently paddle a kayakpro aurum in sprint weight with tiller steering. I want a marathon weight boat, and I want pedal steering. I am looking at the Raid and Spectra from Kayak Centre, and the Vantage pro or vantage plus from Knysna. I am 80kg/175 lbs. My marathon speed these days is about 12.5kph. I don’t really race k1 much though, I mostly just use it as a flatwater training boat.

Does any body have and insight into the pros and cobs of these boats, or have any experience with how they handle? Any advice appreciated!
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Paddle float as a remount backup - by: SpaceSputnik

June 22, 2018, 5:35 am
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Hi

I was practicing remounts at the end of my paddle a few days ago. I was tired and the wind picked up and i was was not having a 100% success rate. I have a decent idea where my technique needs work but it got me thinking that a plan B would be nice.
When I was sea kayaking in the past we always carried paddle floats. Self rescue with a float can be less straining than a remount and it should probably work with my V7.
Basically after dumping you slide a float over a paddle blade and inflate it. Than place the paddle at 90 degrees to the boat and hook it to the foot strap with your thumb. Then remount a stabilized boat while holding the paddle in-place and with the other hand on the far side of the bucket.
A deflated float is smaller than a rolled newspaper and can go on the rear deck under bungees. Sounds like something worth trying...
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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
Bjorn Thomasson Spindrift 48 608
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
Bjorn Thomasson Spray 50 560
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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V10 g2 vs. V10 g3 - by: Newbflat

May 5, 2018, 8:58 pm
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Curious if anyone has had significant time in both and can compare and contrast. I’m mostly interested in stability comparisons. It also if it catches runs easer and carries speed better. I was never really Comfortable with the stability profile in my g2 V10 and g2 V10 Sport. The trade off of more initial stability and less secondary always felt a bit less that reassuring in confused or messy chop. In contrast other skis I have had are more in the less initial and more secondary stability category and I have found them much more sicker in messy stuff or side chop. If you have paddled both, how do they compare, how does the stability profile compare? Does the g3 feel more or less stable?.... in chop? You get the picture.
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Cold weather surfski top - by: Epicpaddler

September 16, 2018, 4:25 pm
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With the weather getting cooler here in the Northeast US, looking at getting a new surfski paddling top. Maybe something to go over my 3/4mm farmer john wetsuit. Something that is good for cool/cold weather that breathes well. Anyone have experience with the options from Vaikobi in the Vcold series?
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Got it but I don't- forward stroke - by: Wingnut

September 16, 2018, 6:28 pm
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After watching countless videos and reading some great articles on the forward stroke I think finally understand what I need to do. I go out and practice thinking I might finally be making progress only to get home and see my gopro video shows I still dont have it right. I now have the paddle stroke down fairly well when i practice it on one side. But, when i try to put the full sequence together it immediately falls apart. Instead of planting the blade with good rotation, I'm already facing forward. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips?
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Time for a new boat - by: 1932023550378760@facebook

September 16, 2018, 11:33 pm
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Howdy all

It's time for a big upgrade.
I'm going from a Stellar SEI that has served me well while I've learnt to paddle and get my balance. I'm now in the market for a new racer. (I mostly paddle in Flat Water but will soon go ocean but that will start in my Stellar). I'm in QLD, Australia if it matters.

I'm tossing up between the Think Uno Max or the Epic V14 or the new Stellar SEA.
I'm a bigger guy 183cm & 90kg (Losing weight and hoping to get to 85kg).

Anyone have any solid advice?
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Wing Paddle Recommendations? - by: DrA5

September 19, 2018, 11:06 am
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I currently use a Jantex Gamma M wing and a Mid-Wing Epic paddle, but I am thinking of selling both and getting something else. I like the feel of the Jantex, but not the weight. I like the speed of the Epic, but not the feel, as it seems to "cavitate" more, I think due to the 90 degree hard edge on the wing compared to other paddles, as I don't have this sensation with my Jantex.

I am looking at options in the US market, such as Gara, Orka, Braca, etc, ??.

Most of my paddling is inland flat water/lake, with some Great Lakes surf paddling.

I know paddles, like bicycle saddles, are subjective in nature, and what one likes and works for them, may not work for others, but any tips and recommendations are appreciated.

I was considering another Jantex Gamma Rio Medium Minus or Gara Odin. Jantex has so many sub categories of each model its hard to figure out what is what.

Thanks in advance.
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3D printed Wave reflector - by: 985217115015357@facebook

September 20, 2018, 9:39 am
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I've heard people talk about a 3d printed Wave reflector, does anyone here know anything about it? or do you have it?
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Looking for a new GPS - by: Nige

September 21, 2018, 5:24 am
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I currently have a Garmin 310 XT which I attach to my foot strap so I can see my real time speed, distance and time (3 fields, but with speed as the main field)

I am looking to replace it, but it seems all the new GPS units have got smaller and are designed to be worn on the wrist, which is not what I want. If anything, I would like a bigger display than the 310XT (old man's eyes!), and it must be able to be fitted to my ski (foot strap or similar.)

Any suggestions?
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1st gen Nelo 560 vs Epic V14 - by: SurfskiEstonia

September 21, 2018, 1:40 pm
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Dear forum members,

Ever since I've read the reviews on the Nelo 560 1st generation, it had become something of a holy grail ski: K1-like, unstable, fast, romantic.

I paddle in relatively calm waters and 90% of the time in the summer there is always enough wind to move the water in nice 20-40cm waves, and very very rarely waves big enough to think of a stable ski. I currently use a Nelo Ocean ski L and can paddle in those mild conditions in all directions with pauses between strokes, hands in the air thinking about technique - so quite stable in my opinion. I've recently tried a more stable Vajda ski and found the added fatigue completely unnecessary, so definitely thinking of a faster ski than mine.

The kayak shop of Arjan Bloem in the Netherlands currently has a used 1st gen 560 in their inventory in full carbon: www.kanokoopjes.nl/prod.php?id=8252 . It has been burning a hole in my mind for the last couple of days. The question that bothers me: is this boat noticeably faster on flat water / small waves than an Epic V14 in performance layup (11kg vs 15 kg; the ski weight question is just a detail)? My own physical parameters are 183 cm, 87 kg with clothing.

Because if this Nelo isn't faster, it'd be infinitely smarter to go for the V14 and use it's surfing capabilities which are, at least by what I've read, much more accessible in bigger conditions than those of the original 560.

Anyone who has paddled both, I'd be really grateful for Your input!!
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Paddle grabbing enough? - by: firtree

August 31, 2018, 4:32 pm
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I am a pretty new paddler with an S18S and an Epic Small Mid wing paddle. I keep reading about feeling like your paddle is in cement or rock-solid, but I just don't get that feeling and wonder if I am doing something wrong. If I am pushing hard to get up to speed I quickly overpower the paddle and cavitate, but even when I am just cruising along, I don't feel a lot of pressure on the paddle. The paddle just feels like it is pulling nice and smooth through the water. To be clear, I am not unhappy with my speed over water (I am doing an unimpressive 5mph average over an hour), but something seems off. If it matters, I am 6' 220lbs and reasonably strong, though without the best endurance. I am working on getting and keeping my stroke rate up higher to keep me moving along at speed.

Thanks!
firtree
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DeBrito leak - by: nell

September 23, 2018, 10:10 am
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Now that the DeBrito bailer has been in the hands (on the feet?) of lots of paddlers worldwide, has anyone come up with a good hack to keep it more watertight?

Mine was watertight when it was new. A few months later, it started slowly leaking into the footwell (not into the hull), so I swapped out the thin neoprene washer for a new one. The new one was good at first but then started slowly leaking into the footwell a few weeks later. The leak rate isn't that severe - maybe a couple of pints every 10-15 minutes or so, but I have to think that since it leaked much more slowly when new, there must be a fix for this.

Anyone make a washer cutout from a different material? Soaked the neoprene washer in parrafin or something? Anything else worked or didn't work? I have to think that some paddlers out there have approached this issue...
EBorgnes
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Fun local race needs more surfskis and outrigger canoes. - by: Fath2o

August 22, 2018, 9:03 am
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Surfski upgrade help - by: Dave74

September 24, 2018, 1:10 am
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Hi this is my first post, I'm Dave from the UK.
I'm newish to surfski and paddling in general.
I impulse bought a surfski 18 months ago.

I have an old demo Spirit PRS Surfski that I want to upgrade, I find it too tippy in waves and feel it's holding up my journey in surfski - mainly when turning and it's beam waves. Sea where I am is almost always choppy.

I thought an epic v8 would be the obvious choice but a Kysna RS has come available at the right price

Just wondering if this will have enough of a stability increase as it's not a massive jump in width
Spirit PRS 567 x 50
Kysna RS 580 x 52.5

I've never previously kayaked so my bracing won't be great but the PRS is old so ready to change regardless.

Any thoughts on stability and surfski to look at would be great

Thanks
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Boat Volumes - by: Meerkat

April 28, 2018, 5:03 pm
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Hi there,

I am in search of some advice please. I’m on the hunt for a second hand ski. My problem is pretty much my size (you would never think a woman would say that right...)

I’m 1.57 m tall and weigh 58 kg’s. The best way for me to go about selecting a ski is to look at the volume. Currently I can’t find any information anywhere on the volume of the Fenn Swordfish S. Can anyone please provide me with that?

I’m currently considering the Think Evo (up to 105 kg), Swordfish S (??) and Carconology Vault (up to 80 kg). I love the Vault but here in Australia it’s very new and therefore they are not yet available as second hand. The older ones are very very scares because their owners love them too much.

So my question to you would be, between the Swordfish S and Evo which volume wild suit me better? I also had a look at Stellar and Epic but their voumes are just massive for me.

Also while making my choice I am also a bit cheeky and expecting my next ski to be stable yet fast in both flatter, messed up stuff (like Sydney Harbour) and some ocean stuff (nothing like Millers Run though). Mmm...

Thanks
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2018 Epic 'Elite' Boat Construction - How robust ? - by: uk gearmuncher

September 24, 2018, 11:42 pm
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I've been offered the chance for a reasonably price Epic in boat but in the 2018 'Elite' black boat construction. The 10kg suggested weight sounds great for hauling the ski around and on and off the car but I'm worried that this construction would be fragile or really any good as an 'everyday' boat.

Has anyone got any feedback of this construction or know of any from elsewhere ?
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Silent Paddling: Any Advantage? - by: PeteCress

September 25, 2018, 11:32 am
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On glassed-off days, it occurs to me that maybe working on the silence of my stroke might help efficiency-wise.

i.e. no splash or turbulance on entry or exit.

Is there anything to this?
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Tips for Winter Paddling - by: photofr

October 14, 2015, 7:50 am
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Surfskis originated for warm-water paddling. Over the years, I believe that many people have proven that surfskis also offer more safety during even the COLDEST of places.

While you may all have several tricks for staying warm, here's how to resolve some COLD FEET ISSUES:
1. Do not take your ski to a repair shop to enlarge the footwell. :(
2. Use 5mm booties with no soles, because you will not be walking much while in the ocean.
3. Booties with soles tend to be much larger, and will rarely fit a surfski footwell.
4. For max warmth, place booties inside your wetsuit.
5. For added warmth, be sure to minimize water flow at the ankles.

Perhaps you guys want to add some "unusual" tricks, or tricks that you have tried and that work well for you.
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Old, Heavy (Cheap) Fenn XT? - by: MCImes

September 27, 2018, 9:55 am
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Hi guys,
I can pick up a ~10 year old Fenn XT, heavy layup - he doesnt know the layup but says its 39lbs/17.7kg with a painted bottom - for a very good price, but am wondering if its worth it.

My goal would be to find a boat that surfs better than my SR g1 Advantage but am wondering if the old and heavy XT would be a temporary upgrade? Its cheap, near by, and the only Fenn for sale on the friggin west coast, so its tempting. Also, my SR does not surf worth a crap, so i'd really like something different for the winter surf season and Fenn's seem to grab onto waves very easily.

I'm really only looking for a cheap, temporary boat to get me through next summer when I will have some more $ to put towards the boat I actually want long-term.

Think i'll regret the standard glass layup in terms of acceleration onto waves or durability? The XT is cheap enough I'd probably keep my SR and decide which boat I want to sell next summer.
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