# Fenn Fennix Cuda

> Surfski by Fenn. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-fennix-cuda/
> Cite as: Fenn Fennix Cuda, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-fennix-cuda/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.36 m
- Beam: 42.5 cm
- Deck height: 32.5 cm
- Layup weights: Hybrid 12.5 kg, Carbon 10.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: Racers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability rated 6 out of 10 (traced hull, medium confidence).
- Speed rated 9 out of 10.

Modelled from this hull's traced beam and depth at its design weight. Medium 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 based on a trace of this hull’s geometry. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 3 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 73–85 kg, broader estimated guide 59–85 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Ocean racing and downwind for elite paddlers under ~85kg

## Hull
Long, narrow, low-volume elite hull with reduced rocker for speed across conditions. The tight waterplane demands active balance; an ergonomic seat and extended footwell are tuned for smaller elite paddlers.

## What works
- Elite-level speed and glide
- Low volume ideal for sub-85kg elites
- Reduced rocker: versatile across conditions

## Trade-offs
- Low stability: elite paddlers only
- Too small for heavier paddlers
- Premium Hybrid/Carbon-only pricing

## Generations
- 2024 (introduced): Elite low-volume ski for smaller/lighter elite paddlers under ~85kg; reduced rocker for all conditions; offered in Hybrid and Carbon

## What paddlers say
- Oceanpaddler lists the Cuda as 'tailored specifically for elite paddlers weighing under 85kg', a lower-volume hull with 'reduced rocker' balancing 'speed and stability' (oceanpaddler.com)

## Sources
- https://oceanpaddler.com/surf-skis/fennix-cuda/
- https://www.fennkayaks.com/products/surfskis/single/fennix-cuda/
- https://surfski.info/forum/1-general/20578-new-fennix-boats-cuda-and-spearfish.html

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-fennix-cuda/#buy