Epic · Surf lifesaving spec · Advanced · In production
Epic SLS10
A 5.79 m x 48 cm spec-ski hull built to the surf lifesaving class footprint, with a 39 cm deck, a lifter forward that carries the bow over broken water, and a double foot-well that drains the cockpit and gives a hard platform for leg drive.
These prices haven't been checked for more than three months and may be out of date. Check with a dealer before relying on one.
How we rate this
Our estimate from published descriptions and reviews. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight.
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.
Evidence note. This band is a cautious editorial estimate; it is not backed by a hull trace. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 4 linked sources.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 87–101 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 71–105 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.
Who it suits
Surf lifesaving racing: beach starts, punching out through broken water, buoy turns and catching runners back in. Heavy and slow for flatwater distance.
Good
- Bow lifter and deck shape keep water off the paddler punching out through a break
- Double foot-well drains the cockpit and holds the feet solidly for leg drive
- Vacuum-infused glass/carbon/Kevlar layup is built for surf-zone abuse, not for the scales
- Designed with a surf lifesaving specialist rather than adapted from an ocean ski
Trade-offs
- 18 kg is heavy to carry and slow to accelerate compared with an ocean ski of the same length
- No Australian distribution through Epic itself, so it is a dealer custom order here
- Class-limit dimensions mean no low-volume option for a light paddler
- Out of stock in both the US and Australian listings as of September 2026
Specifications
- Length
- 5.79 m
- Beam
- 48 cm
- Deck height
- 39 cm
- Weight, Performance
- 18 kg
- Category
- Surf lifesaving spec
- Skill level
- Advanced confident ocean paddlers
- In production
- 2017 to now (single generation)
About the hull. Vacuum-infused foam core in a glass, carbon and Kevlar hybrid, which is why it weighs 18 kg rather than the 11 to 15 kg an ocean ski of the same size would.
What paddlers say
1 report from owners, makers and reviewers- Mat Rowland, coach at Rhoose Surf Life Saving Club (dealer-published review): calls the boat 'really stiff and strong' with a 'super comfortable' cockpit.
Where to buy
Paddle Sports SA lists it from A$4,895 as a custom order through CTC Surfcraft on the Gold Coast, in carbon or vac glass. Epic Kayaks US lists the Performance layup at US$3,895 (out of stock, September 2026) and Ocean Surfski UK at GBP 3,000. Epic Kayaks Australia does not carry it.
Prices checked October 2026. We don't sell boats or take commission.
These prices haven't been checked for more than three months and may be out of date. Check with a dealer before relying on one.
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Generations
Designed by Greg Barton with 16-time Australian surf lifesaving champion Clint Robinson over several prototypes. Epic has announced no second generation. The 2017 date comes from paddling-press coverage rather than an Epic announcement, so treat it as approximate.