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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
 
 
Epic V6, studio side profile
studio side profile · epickayaks.com

Specifications

Length
4.88 m
Beam
58.4 cm
Deck height
29.2 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
US$3,895

Layup weights

Ultra15 kg
Performance17 kg

On-water profile

Stability
9–10
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
4

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 3 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

Suits: Coastal touring, shallow/rocky rivers (kick-up rudder), sea-kayak-to-surfski transition, fitness paddling with gear

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 65–76 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 53–79 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

~2011-present (single generation)

surfski/touring-kayak hybrid; V8-style cockpit grafted onto a longer, storage-capable touring hull with stern-mounted SmartTrack kick-up rudder

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Storage hatches - doubles as expedition/touring boat
  • Very stable, easy transition from sea kayaks
  • Same proven V8 cockpit ergonomics

Cons

  • 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

Where to buy

Epic Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Epic Kayaks Australia · AU ↗

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.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.