# Custom Kayaks Focus

> Surfski by Custom Kayaks, out of production. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/custom-kayaks-focus/
> Cite as: Custom Kayaks Focus, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/custom-kayaks-focus/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.42 m
- Beam: 46 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Glass/Carbon 12 kg
- Usually paddled by: Confident ocean paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 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 2 paddler reports and 3 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 83–96 kg, broader estimated guide 67–100 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Advanced ocean racing and downwind; also suits intermediate paddlers stepping up thanks to its secondary stability

## Hull
Full-length 6.42m x 46cm ocean racing hull with notably strong secondary stability. An exceptionally wide footplate-adjustment range accommodates tall/large paddlers, and it remounts more easily than other Custom Kayaks race models - a fast hull that stays forgiving on edge.

## What works
- Fast full-length hull with strong secondary stability
- Huge footplate adjustment range fits tall/large paddlers
- Easier to remount than other Custom Kayaks race models

## Trade-offs
- Discontinued; brand support gone, thin resale
- Still an advanced hull - tippy for pure beginners
- No official spec sheet remains online

## Generations
- ~2011-2016 (discontinued): (discontinued) Advanced full-length ocean ski from Custom Kayaks (Durban, South Africa); glass/carbon build. Positioned against the Fenn Swordfish. Brand later wound down and its site is offline.

## What paddlers say
- surfski.info 'Focus vs Fenn Swordfish' thread: Durban paddlers note 'the Focus has the widest range of footplate adjustment I've ever seen' and it is 'stable in pretty tippy conditions', able to 'accommodate the larger paddler' (surfski.info).
- surfski.info reviewers describe the Focus as 'more stable than the Synergy 2 and as fast', with 'amazing' secondary stability that lets even entry-level paddlers feel comfortable quickly (surfski.info).

## Sources
- https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/10355-custom-kayaks-focus-vs-fenn-swordfish.html
- https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/6095-custom-kayaks-synergy-anyone-paddle-one.html
- https://playak.com/directory/brands-manufacturers/custom-kayaks

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/custom-kayaks-focus/#buy