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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://​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://​chalupski.co.za/​|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing   * [[https://​chalupski.co.za/​|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing
-  * [[https://​www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/​|Charger ]]Australia- spec and ocean skis+  * [[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/South Africa   * [[https://​www.epickayaks.com/​|Epic]] USA/South Africa
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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
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   * 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://​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