Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- ski_makers [2026/04/23 14:43]
pstureavley
+++ ski_makers [2026/05/20 16:36] (current)
pstureavley
@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
       * [[:surfski_tables|Surfski Specs and Reviews]]
       * [[: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.
+----
-  * **More About Surfskis**
+<WRAP indent><WRAP indent>
+**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.
+</WRAP></WRAP>
+----
+  * **More About Surfski Brands**
       * Manuals? [[:repair#surfski_company_information_owner_manuals_online_information_videos_etc|on repair page]]
       * [[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
-  * **Companies**
+  * **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.allwave.it/|Allwave]] Italy
       * [[https://www.facebook.com/binomarkayaks|Binomar Kayaks]] Brazil
@@ Line 26: / Line 35: @@
       * [[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://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Product Guide]] (probably out of date now)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://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)
@@ Line 39: / Line 49: @@
         * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]]
       * [[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.
+        * Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis
       * [[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.
@@ Line 51: / Line 62: @@
       * [[https://oceanbuilt.com.au/|Oceanbuilt]] Australia
       * [[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://oceansurfski.co.uk/|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer.
+        * Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis
       * [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis
       * [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home|Opium]] Brazil

Surfski Knowledge Base

User Tools

Site Tools

Differences

Page Tools