# Carbonology Atom

> Surfski by Carbonology, out of production. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/carbonology-atom/
> Cite as: Carbonology Atom, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/carbonology-atom/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 5.95 m
- Beam: 44 cm
- Deck height: 35.4 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Glass Vacuum 14 kg, Carbon 9 kg
- Usually paddled by: Confident ocean paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 4–6 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 8 out of 10.

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. Method: https://surfskiindex.com/how-it-works/#limits

Evidence note: This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 79–92 kg, broader estimated guide 65–96 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flatwater sprints/marathon and clean runs for skilled, smaller paddlers; struggles in short steep confused chop.

## Hull
Short (5.95m) narrow (44cm) low-volume hull. Very responsive and quick onto small bumps, turns on a dime, but low volume nose buries and it feels tippy in messy chop. Vacuum-moulded, light (9-14kg by layup).

## What works
- Exceptionally fast/accelerative on flat water for its length
- Turns on a dime, quick onto small bumps
- Light, high-quality elegant build
- Small footprint suits lighter paddlers

## Trade-offs
- Tippy and hard to control in messy chop
- Low-volume nose buries, wet ride
- Snug bucket uncomfortable for some
- Discontinued

## Generations
- 2009-2013: Carbonology Sport's first surfski (company founded 2006, Atom released 2009); short elite intermediate/multisport ski, later effectively superseded as the range grew. Now discontinued.

## What paddlers say
- Rob Mousley (surfski.info): 'on flat water it made me look like a paddling super-hero' - super fast and turns on a dime, but 'a handful in messy, choppy water'; agrees with maker that 'it's not a beginner's boat', best for elite/A-grade smaller paddlers

## Sources
- https://surfski.info/tips/story/1293/surfskiinfo-review-carbonology-sport-atom.html
- https://carbonology.se/models.html

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/carbonology-atom/#buy