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Fenn Fennix Wahoo

Long, high-volume elite-class hull detuned for stability: reduced rocker and a widened seat give a planted all-rounder that still runs downwind. Built for taller, heavier paddlers wanting race speed with margin.

Length
6.38 m
Beam
43.5 cm
Deck
36 cm
Lightest
10.5 kg
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Fenn Fennix Wahoo, studio side profile
studio side profile · oceanpaddler.com

Specifications

Length
6.38 m
Beam
43.5 cm
Deck height
36 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Confident ocean paddlers
New price
A$4,350

Layup weights

Hybrid12.5 kg
Carbon10.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
4–6
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
9

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 1 paddler report and 3 linked sources.

Suits: Ocean, downwind and mixed conditions for taller/heavier advanced paddlers ~85-115kg

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 85–99 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 69–103 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

2024 (introduced)

Elite-class all-rounder for taller/heavier paddlers; widened seat, longer leg adjustment and reduced rocker for a more stable platform; offered in Hybrid and Carbon

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Stable for an elite-class hull
  • Volume and seat suit taller/heavier paddlers
  • Reduced rocker: confident all-rounder

Cons

  • Still an advanced/elite ski, not for beginners
  • Only Hybrid/Carbon: premium price
  • New model, thin resale

What paddlers say

Oceanpaddler describes the Wahoo as 'a solid all-rounder' whose 'reduced rocker' provides 'a more stable platform that can handle a variety of water conditions', with a widened seat for taller paddlers (oceanpaddler.com)Reported experience

Where to buy

Fenn Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Ocean Paddler · AU ↗Paddleshop (PADDLES) · AU ↗Ocean Paddlesports · AU ↗Paddle 2 Fitness · AU ↗Sydney Harbour Kayaks · AU ↗Race One Surf Craft · AU ↗

AUD Hybrid $4,350 / Carbon $5,450 (Oceanpaddler AU, 2026). aud_new shown is the Hybrid layup; elite-class race ski, no Glass Vac option.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.