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| - | * [[:surfskis|Main Surfski Page]] | + | * [[:surfskis|Main Choosing a Surfski Page]] |
| * [[:surfski_tables|Surfski Specs and Reviews]] | * [[:surfski_tables|Surfski Specs and Reviews]] | ||
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| - | Most have the manufacture done in China or somewhere besides their "home". There are some notable exceptions ([[https://surfski.info/forum/1-general/20182-non-chinese-boats.html|surfski.info discussion]]) like Nelo who make their own surfskis. The list below is made primarily of makers of ocean racing style surfskis. There are a few spec ski brands included and some of these companies make models of both kinds. | + | ---- |
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| + | **The list below is made primarily of makers of ocean racing style surfskis**. There are a few spec ski brands included and some of these companies make models of both kinds. Most surfski makers have their manufacturing done in China or somewhere besides their "home". There are some notable exceptions ([[https://surfski.info/forum/1-general/20182-non-chinese-boats.html|surfski.info discussion]]) like Nelo who make their own surfskis. | ||
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| - | * [[https://www.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy | + | * **More About Surfski Brands** |
| - | * [[https://www.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec skis | + | * Manuals? [[:repair#surfski_company_information_owner_manuals_online_information_videos_etc|on repair page]] |
| - | * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis | + | * [[https://www.surfski.tv/equipment|Surfski.TV Brand Videos]] Some videos are introductions or reviews, but others are simply paddles or downwinders displaying the equipment brand in question |
| - | * [[https://carbonologysport.com/|Carbonology Sport]] South Africa (CS has one way drain valves that can be added for having dry flat water trips) | + | * **Companies ** (don't be surprised if the links no longer work or say they are "under construction". This is a tough, competitive business) |
| - | * [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger ]]Australia- spec skis | + | * [[https://www.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy |
| - | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil |
| - | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA | + | * [[https://www.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… | + | * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis |
| - | * [[https://www.fennkayaks.com/|Fenn]] South Africa - models since the factory fire in 2019 that destroyed their boat molds are all named "Fennix etc." in addition to having the Fenn logo and do have differences from previous generations. | + | * [[https://carbonologysport.com/|Carbonology Sport]] South Africa (CS has one way drain valves that can be added for having dry flat water trips) |
| - | * [[https://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis | + | * [[https://www.carbonologysport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/EDIT-1-Carbonology-Sport-Catalog-2023-compressed.pdf|2023 Product Guide]] (probably out of date now) |
| - | * [[https://www.huki.com/|Huki]] USA - no longer selling boats and is only selling replacement components, hardware and accessories by mail order currently (2023). | + | * [[https://chalupski.co.za/|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing |
| - | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] | + | * [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger Surf Craft ]]Australia- spec and ocean skis (they make some Knysna designed ocean skis for sale in Australia) |
| - | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented | + | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii | + | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa |
| - | * [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/|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. | + | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… |
| - | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa | + | * [[https://www.fennkayaks.com/|Fenn]] South Africa - models since the factory fire in 2019 that destroyed their boat molds are all named "Fennix etc." in addition to having the Fenn logo and do have differences from previous generations. |
| - | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[https://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks | + | * [[https://www.huki.com/|Huki]] USA - no longer selling boats and is only selling replacement components, hardware and accessories by mail order currently (2023). |
| - | * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal | + | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] |
| - | * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden | + | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented |
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] | + | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii |
| - | * [[https://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] | + | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] |
| - | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia | + | * [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/|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. |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk|Ocean Surf]] Argentina | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis | + | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa |
| - | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil | + | * They also have some kind of partnership with [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger Surf Craft]] known for making spec skis in Australia. |
| - | * Ozean Surfski Australia (renamed from Ocean Surfski after 1.5 yrs in existence - don't see a current website in 2024) [[https://www.felciyachtdesign.com/special-projects/surfski/ocean-surfski/|designer web page]] | + | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks |
| - | * [[https://pointfibreglass.co.za/about-point-fibreglass/|Point Fibreglass]] South Africa - run by Mark Lewin (previously Custom Kayaks) who expanded the business beyond surfski construction | + | * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa | + | * [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20596-nelo-models-getting-confusing.html#41211|Comments in]] surfski.info about 2024 new designs and the direction for Nelo models |
| - | * Now [[https://www.facebook.com/todd.boreland|Todd Boreland]] (facebook) new owner as of 2023 [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia|Revo Kayak Australia]] (facebook) | + | * [[https://shop.kajakspecialisten.se/blog/post/nelo-surfski-generation-3-2025|Swedish website description of new 2024 models]] |
| - | * Short [[https://fb.watch/v6sUiYQPOm/|video]] (facebook) with a bit of information about their new manufacturing process | + | * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/7457000027742322/|2024 Surfski Kayak Discussion of New Company and Surfskis]] (facebook) | + | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] |
| - | * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Scotland (manufactured by Nelo) | + | * [[https://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] |
| - | * [[http://scofits.com/|Scofits]] Japan | + | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia |
| - | * [[https://sdk-kayaks.com/|SDK Kayaks]] Argentina | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk|Ocean Surf]] (facebook) Argentina - we have only found this facebook page for them. Contact them for their latest surfski specs. |
| - | * [[https://seabirddesigns.com/cat/kayaks/surfski/|SeaBird]] Norway | + | * [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer. |
| - | * [[https://www.kayaksipre.com/#|Sipre]] Portugal | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://www.starkayaks.com/|Star Kayaks]] New Zealand - makes a line of stable surfskis that they call hybrids of surfski/kayak/sitontop | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis |
| - | * [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski) | + | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil |
| - | * [[https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/surf-skis|Stellar]] USA, Germany… manufactured by Flying Eagle in China | + | * Ozean Surfski Australia (renamed from Ocean Surfski after 1.5 yrs in existence - don't see a current website in 2024) [[https://www.felciyachtdesign.com/special-projects/surfski/ocean-surfski/|designer web page]] |
| - | * [[http://thinkkayak.com/|Think]] Canada | + | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis |
| - | * [[http://www.vajdagroup.com/gen_page.php?menu=3|Vajda]] Slovakia - we sometimes have problems with this website | + | * [[https://pointfibreglass.co.za/watersport-craft/|Point Fibreglass]] South Africa - ("Point Watersport" is surfski brand name) run by Mark Lewin (previously Custom Kayaks) who expanded the business beyond surfski construction |
| - | * [[https://www.wavemastersurf.com/|Wavemaster]] Australia - wave skis and spec skis | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/pointfibreglass|Point Fibreglass On Facebook]] |
| + | * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 | ||
| + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa | ||
| + | * Now [[https://www.facebook.com/todd.boreland|Todd Boreland]] (facebook) new owner as of 2023 [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia|Revo Kayak Australia]] (facebook) | ||
| + | * Short [[https://fb.watch/v6sUiYQPOm/|video]] (facebook) with a bit of information about their new manufacturing process | ||
| + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/7457000027742322/|2024 Surfski Kayak Discussion of New Company and Surfskis]] (facebook) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Scotland (manufactured by Nelo) | ||
| + | * [[http://scofits.com/|Scofits]] Japan | ||
| + | * [[https://sdk-kayaks.com/|SDK Kayaks]] Argentina | ||
| + | * [[https://seabirddesigns.com/cat/kayaks/surfski/|SeaBird]] Norway | ||
| + | * [[https://www.kayaksipre.com/#|Sipre]] Portugal | ||
| + | * [[https://www.starkayaks.com/|Star Kayaks]] New Zealand - makes a line of stable surfskis that they call hybrids of surfski/kayak/sitontop | ||
| + | * [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski) | ||
| + | * [[https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/surf-skis|Stellar]] USA, Germany… manufactured by Flying Eagle in China | ||
| + | * [[http://thinkkayak.com/|Think]] Canada | ||
| + | * [[https://uibauicaiaques.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_28.html|Uiba Ui]] Brazil Sea kayaks and at least one surfski | ||
| + | * [[http://www.vajdagroup.com/gen_page.php?menu=3|Vajda]] Slovakia - we sometimes have problems with this website | ||
| + | * [[https://www.wavemastersurf.com/|Wavemaster]] Australia - wave skis and spec skis | ||
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