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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]] | ||
| * [[:plastic_surfskis|]] | * [[:plastic_surfskis|]] | ||
| 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. | 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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| + | [[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://www.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy | * [[https://www.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy | ||
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| * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis | * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis | ||
| * [[https://carbonologysport.com/|Carbonology Sport]] South Africa (CS has one way drain valves that can be added for having dry flat water trips) | * [[https://carbonologysport.com/|Carbonology Sport]] South Africa (CS has one way drain valves that can be added for having dry flat water trips) | ||
| - | * [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger ]]Australia- spec skis | + | * [[https://chalupski.co.za/|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing |
| + | * [[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://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis | ||
| - | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA | + | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa |
| * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… | ||
| * [[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.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. | ||
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| * [[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://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. | ||
| * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa | ||
| + | * They also have some kind of partnership with [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger Surf Craft]] known for making spec skis in Australia. | ||
| * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis | ||
| * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks | ||
| * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal | * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal | ||
| + | * [[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 | ||
| + | * [[https://shop.kajakspecialisten.se/blog/post/nelo-surfski-generation-3-2025|Swedish website description of new 2024 models]] | ||
| * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden | * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden | ||
| * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] | ||
| * [[https://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] | * [[https://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] | ||
| * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia | ||
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk|Ocean Surf]] 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://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis | * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis | ||
| * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil | ||
| * 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]] | * 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.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis | ||
| - | * [[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 | + | * [[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://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 | ||
| * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa | * [[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) | * Now [[https://www.facebook.com/todd.boreland|Todd Boreland]] (facebook) new owner as of 2023 [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia|Revo Kayak Australia]] (facebook) | ||
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