Epic · Surfski
Epic V7
17ft x 21.25in rotomolded polyethylene hull sharing width/stability character with the composite V8; understern surfski rudder standard (SmartTrack kick-up rudder optional) with a rear waterproof storage hatch (42L).
- Length
- 5.2 m
- Beam
- 54 cm
- Deck
- 35 cm
- Lightest
- 24 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.2 m
- Beam
- 54 cm
- Deck height
- 35 cm
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- beginner
- New price
- A$2,245 · US$1,995
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Rocky/reef launches and shallow entries where composite hulls risk damage, surf-zone learning, durable everyday/rental use
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 81 kg. It stays workable from 71 kg to 86 kg, and sits at its best between 75 kg and 83 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
polyethylene-only model; no composite V7 currently produced; brings V8-like stability/dimensions to a rotomolded hull with aft storage hatch
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Nearly indestructible on rocks/reef/beach launches
- Cheapest surfski in Epic's lineup
- V8-like stability at lower cost
Trade-offs
- Heavy at 24kg - harder to carry/load
- Slower and flexier hull than composite skis
- Less premium fit/finish than composite layups
What paddlers say
Liquid Surf and Sail summary: 'Epic V7 surfski review: durable and stable' (via Facebook Surfski Kayak group snippet)Reported experience
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Where to buy
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
AU price is 2026 rotomolded polyethylene (epickayaks.com.au). US price $1,995 list, with an in-page reference to a $1,850 base price for the polyethylene layup (epickayaks.com).
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