# Epic V8 Double

> Double by Epic. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v8-double/
> Cite as: Epic V8 Double, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v8-double/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.7 m
- Beam: 57 cm
- Deck height: 38 cm
- Layup weights: Ultra 18 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 2 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 83–96 kg per seat, broader estimated guide 67–100 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flat water to moderate chop; good for introducing kids/non-paddlers to surf conditions with an experienced paddler steering from the rear seat.

## Hull
Wide, high-volume tandem hull with side carry handles at both cockpits plus bow/stern handles; designed to be forgiving for two mismatched paddlers (e.g. parent/child, expert/novice) rather than fast.

## What works
- Extremely stable, near-impossible to capsize for average adult pairs
- Easy solo carry via 4 handle points
- Great for teaching kids or nervous partners surf conditions
- Same build quality/materials as race skis (Nomex core, Kevlar/carbon/glass hybrid)

## Trade-offs
- Heavy (18kg) and long (6.7m) - awkward to transport/store solo
- Slow relative to any single ski, not a fitness/racing tool
- Only one layup offered (no lightweight option)
- Small used market, hard to resell

## Generations
- ~2010-present: Single generation on sale continuously; tandem sibling of the V8 series. Epic AU site still lists it unchanged as of 2026 (only layup/price updates).

## What paddlers say
- Epic's own copy: 'Newbies will appreciate the way they can jump on and go without spending their first sessions bracing or capsizing' (epickayaks.com.au product page)

## Sources
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/products/v8-double
- https://www.epickayaks.com.au/collections/surfskis

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/epic-v8-double/#buy