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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.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil | + | * Manuals? [[:repair#surfski_company_information_owner_manuals_online_information_videos_etc|on repair page]] |
| - | * [[https://www.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec 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://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis | + | * **Companies ** (don't be surprised if the links no longer work or say they are "under construction". This is a tough, competitive business) |
| - | * [[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.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy |
| - | * [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger ]]Australia- spec skis | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil |
| - | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis | + | * [[https://www.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA | + | * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis |
| - | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… | + | * [[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.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.carbonologysport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/EDIT-1-Carbonology-Sport-Catalog-2023-compressed.pdf|2023 Product Guide]] (probably out of date now) |
| - | * [[https://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis | + | * [[https://chalupski.co.za/|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing |
| - | * [[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://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger Surf Craft ]]Australia- spec and ocean skis (they make some Knysna designed ocean skis for sale in Australia) |
| - | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] | + | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented | + | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa |
| - | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii | + | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… |
| - | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] | + | * [[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://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://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa | + | * [[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://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] |
| - | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks | + | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented |
| - | * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal | + | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii |
| - | * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden | + | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] |
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] | + | * [[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.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia | + | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk|Ocean Surf]] Argentina | + | * 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.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis | + | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil | + | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks |
| - | * 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://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal |
| - | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[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://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://shop.kajakspecialisten.se/blog/post/nelo-surfski-generation-3-2025|Swedish website description of new 2024 models]] |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa | + | * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden |
| - | * 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://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] |
| - | * Short [[https://fb.watch/v6sUiYQPOm/|video]] (facebook) with a bit of information about their new manufacturing process | + | * [[https://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/7457000027742322/|2024 Surfski Kayak Discussion of New Company and Surfskis]] (facebook) | + | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia |
| - | * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Scotland (manufactured by Nelo) | + | * [[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. |
| - | * [[http://scofits.com/|Scofits]] Japan | + | * [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer. |
| - | * [[https://sdk-kayaks.com/|SDK Kayaks]] Argentina | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://seabirddesigns.com/cat/kayaks/surfski/|SeaBird]] Norway | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis |
| - | * [[https://www.kayaksipre.com/#|Sipre]] Portugal | + | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil |
| - | * [[https://www.starkayaks.com/|Star Kayaks]] New Zealand - makes a line of stable surfskis that they call hybrids of surfski/kayak/sitontop | + | * 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://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski) | + | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/surf-skis|Stellar]] USA, Germany… manufactured by Flying Eagle in China | + | * [[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 |
| - | * [[http://thinkkayak.com/|Think]] Canada | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/pointfibreglass|Point Fibreglass On Facebook]] |
| - | * [[https://uibauicaiaques.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_28.html|Uiba Ui]] Brazil Sea kayaks and at least one surfski | + | * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 |
| - | * [[http://www.vajdagroup.com/gen_page.php?menu=3|Vajda]] Slovakia - we sometimes have problems with this website | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa |
| - | * [[https://www.wavemastersurf.com/|Wavemaster]] Australia - wave skis and spec skis | + | * 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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