# Epic V5 Tourer

> Touring hybrid by Epic. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v5-tourer/
> Cite as: Epic V5 Tourer, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v5-tourer/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 4.56 m
- Beam: 59 cm
- Deck height: 35 cm
- Layup weights: Performance 15.3 kg, Ultra 13.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: New paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 8–10 out of 10 (editorial estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 3 out of 10.

Our estimate from published descriptions and reviews. 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 a cautious editorial estimate; it is not backed by a hull trace. Qualitative context includes 2 paddler reports and 6 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 77–89 kg, broader estimated guide 63–93 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flatwater touring, rivers, lakes and sheltered coast with gear in the stern hatch; can take an ocean downwind run when the under-stern surfski rudder is fitted.

## Hull
Short, wide, high-volume beginner hull shared with the V5 Surfski Gen 2 - the widest and shortest in Epic's range, with a rounded, forgiving cross-section and deep secondary stability. Adds a stern hatch and bulkhead plus dual (kick-up / under-stern) rudder options for touring versatility.

## What works
- Widest/shortest Epic hull - very high stability, easy for beginners
- 55L stern hatch + bulkhead for gear; ships with both kick-up and surfski rudders
- Light composite for a loaded tourer (Ultra 13.5kg)

## Trade-offs
- Slow - short, wide touring hull, not a race boat
- Composite-only, pricier than a plastic rec boat
- Big 59cm beam caps top-end for fitness paddlers

## Generations
- 2022-present: Touring version of the V5 Surfski Gen 2, built on the same hull dimensions. Adds a 55L stern cargo hatch and ships standard with both an over-stern kick-up rudder and an under-stern surfski rudder on a full Epic footboard.

## What paddlers say
- Epic product copy: 'ideal for paddlers wanting a stable, lightweight, high-performance sit-on-top... Load the rear hatch with gear and head down a shallow river using the over-stern kick up rudder, or install the under-stern surfski rudder and go for an ocean downwind run' (epickayaks.com).
- Epic copy: 'an extremely versatile craft with excellent stability and speed that gives beginners and more experienced paddlers alike the confidence to explore their favorite environments' (epickayaks.com).

## Sources
- https://epickayaks.com/products/v5-tourer
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/products/v5-tourer
- https://www.epickayaks.com/products/v5-tourer.json
- https://shop.prokayaks.com.au/products/epic-v5-tourer
- https://expeditionkayaks.com/products/epic-v5-tourer
- https://www.epickayaks.com/products/v5-tourer

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v5-tourer/#buy