Epic · Surfski
Epic V6
Longer than the V5 with bow and stern storage hatches (71.5L bow / 103L stern) and a kick-up stern rudder for shallow-water/rocky capability; blends sea-kayak volume with surfski cockpit and outfitting.
- Length
- 4.88 m
- Beam
- 58.4 cm
- Deck
- 29.2 cm
- Lightest
- 15 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 4.88 m
- Beam
- 58.4 cm
- Deck height
- 29.2 cm
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- beginner
- New price
- US$3,895
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Coastal touring, shallow/rocky rivers (kick-up rudder), sea-kayak-to-surfski transition, fitness paddling with gear
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 74 kg. It stays workable from 65 kg to 78 kg, and sits at its best between 69 kg and 75 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
surfski/touring-kayak hybrid; V8-style cockpit grafted onto a longer, storage-capable touring hull with stern-mounted SmartTrack kick-up rudder
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Storage hatches - doubles as expedition/touring boat
- Very stable, easy transition from sea kayaks
- Same proven V8 cockpit ergonomics
Trade-offs
- Heaviest model in this set (15-17kg)
- Not currently sold new in Australia
- Slower than dedicated racing surfskis
What paddlers say
Paddle Dynamics review: 'great stability where us mere mortals can paddle it with less fear of falling out like in some narrower skis... overall the Epic V6 is an excellent [boat]' (paddledynamics.com)Reported experience
Paddling.com listing pros: 'Extremely stable, High stability, Simple, efficient boat' (paddling.com)Reported experience
Facebook Epic Kayaks Owners Group advice on V6 vs V8: 'The V8 is far higher performance and still very stable' (Facebook group)Reported experience
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Where to buy
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
US Performance layup $3,895, Ultra $4,995 (epickayaks.com, mostly sold-out stock in 2026). Not currently listed on Epic Kayaks Australia's surfski range page - appears discontinued/unavailable in the AU market as of Jul 2026.
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