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Allwave RS600

Six-metre, 45cm-beam intermediate race hull with strong primary stability for its width. Fine but forgiving cross-section that lets a developing paddler push power without balance anxiety, yet has enough waterline and rocker to come alive and surf hard on big ocean bumps.

Length
6 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
9 kg
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Allwave RS600, studio side profile
studio side profile · aqwa-d.co.nz (Allwave NZ agent)

Specifications

Length
6 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
A$4,750

Layup weights

Ibrida13 kg
Corsa11.5 kg
Brushed10.5 kg
1K Brushed9 kg

On-water profile

Stability
5–7
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
8

Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight.

These ratings are Surfski Index estimates, worked out from published dimensions, traced hull shapes where we have them, and reviews. They are not supplied by the maker or timed on the water. How a ski feels depends on your weight, skill, set-up and the conditions, so use them to shortlist skis and paddle one before you buy. How we rate.

Stability here means how steady the ski feels sitting still on flat water. Where two craft have overlapping ranges, we can't say which is more stable. Downwind handling is a separate thing, covered in the evidence note below.

Evidence note

This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 2 paddler reports and 4 linked sources.

Suits: All-round ocean paddling and racing; a transitional/fitness-to-race ski that especially rewards big surf and downwind runs. Suits paddlers roughly 60-95kg.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–90 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 63–93 kg. This estimate is a guide, not a limit. Seat fit, conditions and paddling style matter. Lighter paddlers can still enjoy a larger hull, especially downwind. A test paddle is the best check.

Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.

Generations

2019-present

Launched at the 2019 Allwave Cup in Talamone, Italy. Top of the RS transitional-race series (RS590/RS595/RS600); the intermediate stepping-stone that sits below the elite DNA line. Full-carbon vacuum-sandwich construction, handles at both ends, same seat/footplate/venturi/cockpit hardware as the rest of the Allwave fleet.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Strong primary stability for a 45cm race hull
  • Comes alive and surfs hard on big ocean bumps
  • Light in carbon layups (1K Brushed ~9kg)

Cons

  • Niche Italian import: hard to demo or resell in AU/NZ
  • Slower and less refined than the elite DNA on flat water
  • Layup weights are indicative and heavier in coloured builds

What paddlers say

Allwave Australia product copy describes it as a 'super responsive intermediary ski, perfect for all conditions but outperforms on big surf' (allwaveaustralia.com.au).Reported experience
kayak.love frames the RS600 as a reliable yet high-performing transitional hull for racers wanting to prioritise power and velocity without balance concerns (kayak.love).Reported experience

Where to buy

Allwave Australia (distributor) ↗

We don't have a dealer listed for Allwave yet. All makers and dealers.

From A$4,750 at Allwave Australia (the manufacturer's AU agent); price rises with layup from Ibrida (hybrid glass/carbon) up to 1K Brushed full-carbon. No US pricing.

Sources

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