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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|]] | ||
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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. | + | ---- |
| - | [[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 | + | <WRAP indent><WRAP indent> |
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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://chalupski.co.za/|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil |
| - | * [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger ]]Australia- spec and ocean skis | + | * [[https://www.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis | + | * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis |
| - | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa | + | * [[https://carbonologysport.com/|Carbonology Sport]] South Africa (CS has one way drain valves that can be added for having dry flat water trips) |
| - | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… | + | * [[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.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://chalupski.co.za/|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing |
| - | * [[https://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec 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.huki.com/|Huki]] USA - no longer selling boats and is only selling replacement components, hardware and accessories by mail order currently (2023). | + | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] | + | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa |
| - | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented | + | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… |
| - | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii | + | * [[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.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] | + | * [[https://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[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.huki.com/|Huki]] USA - no longer selling boats and is only selling replacement components, hardware and accessories by mail order currently (2023). |
| - | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa | + | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] |
| - | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented |
| - | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks | + | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii |
| - | * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal | + | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] |
| - | * [[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://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://shop.kajakspecialisten.se/blog/post/nelo-surfski-generation-3-2025|Swedish website description of new 2024 models]] | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden | + | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa |
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] | + | * 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.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] | + | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis |
| - | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia | + | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks |
| - | * [[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://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis | + | * [[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://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil | + | * [[https://shop.kajakspecialisten.se/blog/post/nelo-surfski-generation-3-2025|Swedish website description of new 2024 models]] |
| - | * 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://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden |
| - | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] |
| - | * [[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://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] |
| - | * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 | + | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa | + | * [[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. |
| - | * 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://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer. |
| - | * Short [[https://fb.watch/v6sUiYQPOm/|video]] (facebook) with a bit of information about their new manufacturing process | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/7457000027742322/|2024 Surfski Kayak Discussion of New Company and Surfskis]] (facebook) | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis |
| - | * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Scotland (manufactured by Nelo) | + | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil |
| - | * [[http://scofits.com/|Scofits]] Japan | + | * 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://sdk-kayaks.com/|SDK Kayaks]] Argentina | + | * [[https://www.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis |
| - | * [[https://seabirddesigns.com/cat/kayaks/surfski/|SeaBird]] Norway | + | * [[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.kayaksipre.com/#|Sipre]] Portugal | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/pointfibreglass|Point Fibreglass On Facebook]] |
| - | * [[https://www.starkayaks.com/|Star Kayaks]] New Zealand - makes a line of stable surfskis that they call hybrids of surfski/kayak/sitontop | + | * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 |
| - | * [[https://stealthkayaks.com/raptor-surf-ski/|Stealth Kayaks]] South Africa (mostly recreational surfskis - one spec ski) | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayaks/|Revo]] formerly South Africa |
| - | * [[https://www.stellarkayaksusa.com/surf-skis|Stellar]] USA, Germany… manufactured by Flying Eagle in China | + | * Now [[https://www.facebook.com/todd.boreland|Todd Boreland]] (facebook) new owner as of 2023 [[https://www.facebook.com/revokayakaustralia|Revo Kayak Australia]] (facebook) |
| - | * [[http://thinkkayak.com/|Think]] Canada | + | * Short [[https://fb.watch/v6sUiYQPOm/|video]] (facebook) with a bit of information about their new manufacturing process |
| - | * [[https://uibauicaiaques.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_28.html|Uiba Ui]] Brazil Sea kayaks and at least one surfski | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/7457000027742322/|2024 Surfski Kayak Discussion of New Company and Surfskis]] (facebook) |
| - | * [[http://www.vajdagroup.com/gen_page.php?menu=3|Vajda]] Slovakia - we sometimes have problems with this website | + | * [[https://www.roguekayak.com/|Rogue Kayak]] Scotland (manufactured by Nelo) |
| - | * [[https://www.wavemastersurf.com/|Wavemaster]] Australia - wave skis and spec skis | + | * [[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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