# Fenn Flying Fish Double

> Double by Fenn. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-flying-fish-double/
> Cite as: Fenn Flying Fish Double, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-flying-fish-double/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 7.45 m
- Beam: 48 cm
- Deck height: 39 cm
- Layup weights: Glass 24 kg, Vacuum 18.5 kg, Carbon 17 kg
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 7 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 80–93 kg per seat, broader estimated guide 65–96 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Crews wanting more pace than the XT S in downwind/ocean swell without the Elite S's twitchiness; a good step-up double for improving pairs.

## Hull
Intermediate-volume double hull narrower than the XT S (480mm vs 510mm) but wider/more stable than the Elite S (465mm); designed explicitly as the stability/speed compromise between Fenn's two established doubles.

## What works
- Middle-ground stability/speed positioning fills a real gap in Fenn's double lineup
- Newest hull design/tooling in the range
- Same construction/price tiers as other Fenn doubles (no premium for the newer model)

## Trade-offs
- Very new - limited independent reviews or used-market data yet
- Not as stable as the XT S for true beginners, not as fast as the Elite S for racing crews

## Generations
- 2024-present: Newest Fenn double, launched 2024 to sit between the XT S Double and Elite S Double.

## What paddlers say
- No independent paddler reviews found yet (model too new); marketing description only, from Oceanpaddler/Fenn dealer copy.

## Sources
- https://oceanpaddler.com/fenn-surf-skis
- https://oceanpaddler.com/surf-skis/fennix-flying-fish-double/

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-flying-fish-double/#buy