Fenn · Double
Fenn Elite S Double
Lower-volume, narrower racing double hull (465mm) with a fitted seat set forward in the hull to reduce leg hump and improve flat-water speed; wetter ride in the back seat due to lower volume but built for maneuverability and downwind surfing ability.
- Length
- 7.45 m
- Beam
- 46.5 cm
- Deck
- 38 cm
- Lightest
- 17 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 7.45 m
- Beam
- 46.5 cm
- Deck height
- 38 cm
- Category
- Double
- Skill level
- elite
- New price
- A$4,150
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Experienced crews only - downwind ocean swell, surf racing, flat-water speed work; not forgiving for mismatched or novice paddlers.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 85 kg per seat. It stays workable from 75 kg to 90 kg, and sits at its best between 79 kg and 87 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
'S' revision moved seats forward, reduced leg hump, moved the rudder forward, lowered footwells, and added leg-leash attachment points in both seats - aimed at smaller paddlers than the original Elite Double.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Fastest Fenn double, especially downwind and on flat water
- Excellent surfing/maneuverability for a double, 'handles like a single' in runs
- 'S' seat fit works for smaller/lighter paddler pairs, unlike the tall-paddler-oriented original
- Long racing pedigree - dominant double in SA and international ocean racing
Trade-offs
- Least stable Fenn double - needs a competent, well-matched crew
- Wetter ride in the back seat due to lower hull volume
- Not beginner-friendly; unforgiving in chop for mismatched paddlers
What paddlers say
surfski.info 2011 forum thread ('Double Ski choice'): recommends the Elite Double only if 'you're stable and paddle a top end single ski yourself,' otherwise steers buyers to the XT Double.Reported experience
surfski.info review of the earlier Mako Elite Double (2009): 'The ski is hugely lighter than my previous double and this produces noticeably better acceleration on the water'; noted for catching runs well and good finish quality.Reported experience
Where to buy
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
AU dealer (Oceanpaddler) 2026: Glass Vac $4,150, Hybrid (18.5kg) $5,100, Carbon (17kg) $6,100 AUD.
Similar craft
Closest in stability, speed and paddler weight across the whole index.
Sources
- https://oceanpaddler.com/fenn-surf-skis
- https://oceanpaddler.com/surf-skis/fennix-elite-s-double/
- https://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/fenn-kayaks/product-25466-559273.html
- https://surfski.info forum: 'Double Ski choice'; review 'Fenn Mako Elite double'