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Carbonology Splash

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.

Length
4.85 m
Beam
49 cm
Deck
31 cm
Lightest
11.5 kg
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Carbonology Splash, dealer side profile
dealer side profile · australianpaddlesports.com.au

Specifications

Length
4.85 m
Beam
49 cm
Deck height
31 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
A$2,900

Layup weights

Club14.5 kg
Hybrid12.5 kg
Full Carbon11.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
7–9
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
4

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 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

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

Paddler weight

Carbonology rates this hull for paddlers from 25 kg to 60 kg.

The maker’s published range. How this is worked out.

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 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)

Cons

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

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).Reported experience

Where to buy

Carbonology Sport ↗

Dealers:

Ocean Paddler · AU ↗Australian Paddle Sports · AU ↗Ocean Paddlesports · AU ↗PaddleZone · AU ↗

Australian Paddle Sports 2026 pricing: Club/Glass Epoxy Vacuum A$2,900, Hybrid Carbon/Glass A$3,500, Full Carbon (Carbon Foam Epoxy Vacuum) A$4,100. Lighter White/Clear Carbon honeycomb layups (down to ~9kg) sit above Full Carbon.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.