# Epic V5

> Surfski by Epic. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v5/
> Cite as: Epic V5, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v5/ (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: Ultra 10.1 kg, Performance 13.5 kg, Super Elite 8.3 kg
- Usually paddled by: New paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 9–10 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 3 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 1 paddler report and 7 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 81–95 kg, broader estimated guide 66–98 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flatwater learning, mild-to-wild conditions, surf zone play, first downwind runs

## Hull
Short, wide, high-volume beginner hull with under-hull rudder and cutaway front deck for a close catch. Rounded, forgiving cross-section with deep secondary stability; no storage hatch on composite Gen 2.

## What works
- Best-in-class beginner stability
- Light for its size (Ultra ~10.1kg)
- Easy to carry/roof-rack

## Trade-offs
- Slowest in the composite surfski lineup
- No storage hatch on composite Gen 2
- Limited resale market vs V8

## Generations
- ~2013-2020 (Gen 1): original wide beginner ski, storage hatch on some builds, heavier layups
- 2020s-present (Gen 2): slightly longer, narrower and lighter than Gen 1, under-hull rudder, no storage hatch, revised cockpit for ergonomics/forward stroke

## What paddlers say
- Epic Kayaks Australia product copy: 'the most stable surfski in the Epic fleet' good for jumping on and going in mild to wild conditions (epickayaks.com.au)

## Sources
- https://epickayaks.com/products/v5
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/collections/surfskis
- https://www.epickayaks.com/products/v5.json
- https://shop.prokayaks.com.au/products/epic-v5-1
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/products/v5-generation-2
- https://www.epickayaks.com/products/v5
- https://expeditionkayaks.com/products/epic-v5-rotomoulded-surfski

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