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Epic surfskis

20 Epic craft in the index, 19 of them still in production. Maker's website: Epic Kayaks.

Lengths run from 4.26 m (V5 Roto) to 7.1 m (V10 Double), beams from 42 to 60 cm. The line-up includes 2 doubles, 2 touring hybrids, 1 surf lifesaving spec and 1 flatwater trainer. Usually paddled by: new paddlers (8), paddlers in chop (5), confident ocean paddlers (5), racers (2). For its single surfskis, our stability estimates run from 4 to 10 out of 10.

Stability and speed are our estimates, not maker figures or timed tests. How we rate.

These prices haven't been checked for more than three months and may be out of date. Check with a dealer before relying on one.

Epic V5

A$3,850US$4,320new

4.56 m × 59 cmEst. sweet spot 81–95 kg

Stability9–10 of 10
Speed3 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V6

US$3,895new

4.88 m × 58.4 cmEst. sweet spot 65–76 kg

Stability9–10 of 10
Speed4 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V7

A$2,245US$1,995new

5.2 m × 54 cmEst. sweet spot 72–84 kg

Stability9–10 of 10
Speed4 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V8

A$5,400US$4,695new

5.48 m × 52.7 cmEst. sweet spot 87–101 kg

Stability8–10 of 10
Speed5 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V8 Pro

A$4,250US$3,895new

5.79 m × 50.8 cmEst. sweet spot 79–92 kg

Stability8–10 of 10
Speed6 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V8 Double

A$5,250US$4,495new

6.7 m × 57 cmEst. sweet spot 83–96 kg per seat

Stability9–10 of 10
Speed3 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V9

A$4,250US$3,895new

5.79 m × 49 cmEst. sweet spot 76–89 kg

Stability7–9 of 10
Speed6 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V10 Sport

US$3,895new

6.1 m × 48 cmEst. sweet spot 82–95 kg

Stability6–8 of 10
Speed7 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V10L

A$4,250US$3,895new

6.15 m × 44 cmEst. sweet spot 65–75 kg

Stability5–7 of 10
Speed7 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V10

A$5,400US$4,995new

6.1 m × 46 cmEst. sweet spot 82–96 kg

Stability7 of 10
Speed8 of 10

Stability: traced hull, medium confidence

Epic V10 Double

A$6,495US$5,165new

7.1 m × 51.5 cmEst. sweet spot 86–99 kg per seat

Stability7–9 of 10
Speed7 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V12

A$5,250US$4,695new

6.2 m × 43 cmEst. sweet spot 78–90 kg

Stability4–6 of 10
Speed9 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

Epic V14

A$5,250US$4,995new

6.3 m × 42 cmMaker weight guide 60–85 kg

Stability5 of 10
Speed10 of 10

Stability: traced hull, medium confidence

Epic V11

A$5,250US$4,995new

5.79 m × 43 cmEst. sweet spot 69–80 kg

Stability5 of 10
Speed8 of 10

Stability: traced hull, medium confidence

Epic V5 Tourer

A$4,250US$3,795new

4.56 m × 59 cmEst. sweet spot 77–89 kg

Stability8–10 of 10
Speed3 of 10

Stability: editorial estimate, low confidence

Epic V8 Tourer

A$4,650US$4,930new

5.48 m × 52.8 cmEst. sweet spot 82–95 kg

Stability7–10 of 10
Speed4 of 10

Stability: editorial estimate, low confidence

Epic SLS10

A$4,895US$3,895new

5.79 m × 48 cmEst. sweet spot 87–101 kg

Stability5–8 of 10
Speed7 of 10

Stability: editorial estimate, low confidence

Epic K1T

A$5,250US$4,995new

5.19 m × 43 cmEst. sweet spot 56–66 kg

Stability2–5 of 10
Speed9 of 10

Stability: editorial estimate, low confidence

Epic V5 Roto

A$2,145US$1,850new

4.26 m × 60 cmEst. sweet spot 58–67 kg

Stability9–10 of 10
Speed2 of 10

Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence

BetaRatings are estimatesRatings are estimates. How we get the numbers. Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.