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Epic V10 GT

Identical hull shape to the contemporary (Gen 3) V10 - same bow, rocker and beam - the GT designation refers purely to the pre-preg carbon autoclave construction, which removes weight and adds stiffness versus the standard Ultra/Elite vacuum-bagged layups.

Length
6.45 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck
34.1 cm
Lightest
9.3 kg
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Epic V10 GT, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
6.45 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck height
34.1 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

GT pre-preg carbon9.3 kg

On-water profile

Stability
5–7
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
9

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 2 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

Suits: Same ocean/downwind conditions as the standard V10, but the ultra-light, ultra-stiff construction rewards strong technical paddlers most in big downwind swell; owners flag it excels at catching bumps because it planes so easily.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 85–99 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 69–103 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.

Generations

2014-2017 (Gen 3-era)

Special/limited-edition ultra-premium layup of the Gen 3 V10 hull - not a hull redesign, a construction upgrade. Built with true pre-preg carbon (fiber pre-impregnated with resin, refrigerated storage, autoclave-cooked at ~200C) for maximum stiffness at minimum weight. Effectively discontinued as a named product; Epic's current 'Super Elite' autoclave layup on the Gen 4 V10 fills the same premium niche.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Exceptionally light (~9.2-9.4kg fully rigged) and very stiff - owners report the hull feels/sounds 'more like metal' than composite
  • Reviewers/owners claim it is faster than a standard-layup V10 in every condition due to reduced wetted area
  • Excellent at catching waves early/planing quickly downwind because of its light weight

Cons

  • Very expensive premium layup for the same hull shape as a standard V10 - no stability advantage
  • Black gel-coat versions run hot in direct sun (forum warning of up to 110C surface temp vs ~60C for white, raising delamination risk) - Epic reportedly moved later GTs to white with orange tips
  • Premium pre-preg construction not inherently more dent/impact resistant despite the price
  • Discontinued/rare - parts, warranty and resale market are thin

What paddlers say

photofr (Brittany, France - surfski.info forum, ~150km in): 'The GT will not at all disappoint... you will LOVE IT... the boat feels light and lively... just faster than the V10, any day, any time.' Paddled it comfortably in gusts to 55-65mph at 125lbs bodyweight.Reported experience
tony h / Rob1 (surfski.info forum, Australia): flagged the A$6,700 price tag and asked whether the GT layup was actually more durable than standard Ultra skis, given carbon layups 'dent quite easy' - no evidence it's tougher, just lighter and stiffer.Reported experience

Where to buy

The V10 GT is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

Epic Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Epic Kayaks Australia · AU ↗

No longer sold as a named product - historical/collector pricing only. At launch (~2015) one owner in France paid roughly EUR5,000 (~US$5,200); an Australian forum poster cited contemporaneous AU dealer pricing of A$6,700-8,000.

Sources

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