# Carbonology Splash

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

## Specifications
- Length: 4.85 m
- Beam: 49 cm
- Deck height: 31 cm
- Layup weights: Club 14.5 kg, Hybrid 12.5 kg, Full Carbon 11.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: New paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 7–9 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 4 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
Carbonology rates this hull for paddlers from 25 kg to 60 kg.

## Suits
Flatwater learning and mild conditions for juniors, lighter paddlers and smaller intermediate women; spec/surf racing on a reduced scale.

## Hull
Short 4.85m hull with a 49cm beam that is broad relative to its length, scaled down from the full-size Carbonology range. High relative volume and a forgiving rounded cross-section give strong primary stability for light paddlers, while the short waterline keeps top speed modest.

## What works
- Sized and stable for kids and light/small paddlers
- Full-size ski features on a small, easy-to-handle hull
- Light and easy to carry / roof-rack (Club 14.5kg down to sub-10kg carbon)

## Trade-offs
- Short waterline caps top speed
- 25-60kg paddler window makes it too small for most adults
- Niche craft with a thin resale market

## Generations
- 2016-present (Splash / Splash X): Junior / small-paddler entry ski (25-60kg). 'X' denotes the current-generation hull. Carries the full feature set of the larger Carbonology skis (single easy-adjust footwell, neoprene handles, double bullet bailers) on a reduced scale.

## What paddlers say
- Carbonology Sport product copy: the Splash X is 'the ideal surf ski to introduce young children to the sport of surfski paddling' and 'has also proven to be a hit with smaller intermediate women' who find full-sized models hard to manage (carbonologysport.com).

## Sources
- https://www.carbonologysport.com/splash-surfski/
- https://australianpaddlesports.com.au/product/carbonology-sport-ss1-splash/

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