# Epic V10

> Surfski by Epic. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v10/
> Cite as: Epic V10, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v10/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.1 m
- Beam: 46 cm
- Deck height: 34 cm
- Layup weights: Super Ultra 10.9 kg, Super Elite 8.6 kg
- Usually paddled by: Confident ocean paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability rated 7 out of 10 (traced hull, medium confidence).
- Speed rated 8 out of 10.

Modelled from this hull's traced beam and depth at its design weight. Medium 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 based on a trace of this hull’s geometry. Qualitative context includes 2 paddler reports and 6 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 82–96 kg, broader estimated guide 67–100 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Ocean swell, open coast downwind runs, moderate-to-strong wind chop; not recommended as a first surfski - suits paddlers who have outgrown the V9/V10 Sport.

## Hull
Narrow, moderate-volume elite-class hull with a fine bow entry sharing the V12's bow shape (Gen 4), moderate rocker for downwind surfing, and a shallow, low-gunwale bucket that sits the paddler on top of the hull rather than deep inside it for easy remounts.

## What works
- Widest paddler-fit range in the advanced class (5'2"-6'8") thanks to extended footbrace
- Gen 4's V12-derived bow meaningfully improves downwind surfing and cross-wind handling over Gen2/Gen3
- Patented adjustable bailer closes for dry, low-drag flat water or opens fully for fast draining
- Shallow, low-gunwale bucket makes remounting easy relative to deep-bucket rivals (Fenn)
- Huge secondhand market and parts/rudder support given 20 years of production

## Trade-offs
- Still tippy for true beginners - a clear notch below the V9/V10 Sport in stability
- Shallow bucket gives less thigh/upper-leg contact than deep-bucket competitors
- Elite/Super Elite carbon layups are expensive and cosmetically delicate
- Gen 4 minimum paddler height of 5'2" excludes smaller paddlers who fit the V10 Sport

## Generations
- 2005-2010 (Gen 1): Original V10 - Greg Barton/Oscar Chalupsky design, the boat that launched Epic's surfski line and won Molokai/Doctor multiple times. 6.5m x 43.5cm, 15kg standard / 13kg Ultra Carbon.
- 2011-2015 (Gen 2): Narrower catch at the bow for better forward-stroke technique, new adjustable/closeable bailer system, redesigned seat, fit extended to 5'4"-6'8". Widely regarded as the stability breakthrough version ('no Epic twitch of yesteryear').
- 2016-2020 (Gen 3): 6.45m x 45cm x 33cm depth. Refined bow shared lineage with the V12; improved downwind handling and cockpit ergonomics over Gen 2. Basis for the limited-run 'V10 GT' pre-preg layup.
- 2021-present (Gen 4): 6.1m x 46cm x 34cm depth, capacity 135kg, fits 5'2"-6'8". Adopted the V12's bow shape and greater rocker for better downwind and less cross-wind susceptibility; more upright seat, lower hump for leg drive, longer footbrace travel. 2026/27 added seamless autoclave layups only, hull unchanged.

## What paddlers say
- Wesley Echols (SurfskiRacing.com review of the Gen 2 V10 Ultra): 'primary stability is rock solid... no Epic twitch of yesteryear... the Wow factor.' Called it the fastest boat in the 'advanced intermediate' class but noted the shallow bucket gives less thigh support than deeper-hulled rivals.
- Nick Murray / TC Surfski (dealer writeup on the Gen 2 launch): 'feels amazingly stable, fast and comfortable... very close to the original V10 Sport in stability... a game changer for experienced paddlers who aren't at the elite level.'

## Sources
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/products/v10-generation-4-new
- https://epickayaks.com/products/v10-gen-4
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/blogs/news/whats-your-number-the-story-behind-the-epic-surfski-numbering-system
- https://tcsurfski.com/epic-v10
- https://surfskiracing.org/2013/12/epic-v10-surfski-review/
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/collections/used-skis

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v10/#buy