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| * [[: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> |
| - | * [[https://www.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy | + | **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. |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil | + | |
| - | * [[https://www.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec skis | + | </WRAP></WRAP> |
| - | * [[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://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 | + | * **More About Surfski Brands** |
| - | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis | + | * Manuals? [[:repair#surfski_company_information_owner_manuals_online_information_videos_etc|on repair page]] |
| - | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa | + | * [[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://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… | + | * **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.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.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy |
| - | * [[https://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil |
| - | * [[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.bosoceansport.com/|BOS Oceansport]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] | + | * [[https://www.brainwave.net.au/|Brainwave]] Australia - spec skis, custom skis |
| - | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented | + | * [[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.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii | + | * [[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.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] | + | * [[https://chalupski.co.za/|ChalupSki]] South Africa, New in 2025 from Oscar Chalupski (designer), Carbonology Sport is manufacturing |
| - | * [[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.chargersurfcraft.com.au/|Charger Surf Craft ]]Australia- spec and ocean skis (they make some Knysna designed ocean skis for sale in Australia) |
| - | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa | + | * [[https://www.dd3.com.au/|Dynamic Durable Designs]] (DD3) Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[https://www.epickayaks.com/|Epic]] USA/South Africa |
| - | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks | + | * [[https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis|Flow Kayaks]] New Zealand extra sturdy surfskis and paddles for rivers… |
| - | * [[http://www.nelo.eu/|Nelo]] Portugal | + | * [[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://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://gibbonssurfcraft.com/|Gibbons]] Australia - spec skis |
| - | * [[https://shop.kajakspecialisten.se/blog/post/nelo-surfski-generation-3-2025|Swedish website description of new 2024 models]] | + | * [[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://nordickayaks.com/|Nordic Kayaks]] Sweden | + | * [[:one_vote_huki|One Satisfied Customer 2014]] |
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/fmSPktZhJlg?t=11|Proper Launch Technique for NKs]] | + | * [[https://iconsports.eu/collections/surfskis-kayaks|Icon Sport]] UK seems primarily sprint kayak and spec ski oriented |
| - | * [[https://www.canoe-kayak-mag.fr/actu_canoe_kayak/nordic-kayaks/|Company history]] | + | * [[https://www.kaiwaa.com/|Kai Wa'a]] USA - Hawaii |
| - | * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia | + | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]] |
| - | * [[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://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/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis | + | * Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis |
| - | * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil | + | * [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/|Knysna Racing]] South Africa |
| - | * 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]] | + | * 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.ozflyte.com.au/|Ozflyte]] Australia spec skis | + | * [[https://www.mangoracing.com/product/waverider-2-surf-ski/|Mango Racing]] 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 | + | * [[http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en|Mazu]] Portugal - same company that makes Elio Kayaks |
| - | * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 | + | * [[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 |
| - | * [[https://uibauicaiaques.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_28.html|Uiba Ui]] Brazil Sea kayaks and at least one surfski | + | * [[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://www.vajdagroup.com/gen_page.php?menu=3|Vajda]] Slovakia - we sometimes have problems with this website | + | * [[https://polledokayak.com/|Polledo Kayak]] Spain Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2 |
| - | * [[https://www.wavemastersurf.com/|Wavemaster]] Australia - wave skis and spec skis | + | * [[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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