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Fenn Flying Fish Double

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.

Length
7.45 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck
39 cm
Lightest
17 kg
 
 
Fenn Flying Fish Double, studio side profile
studio side profile · oceanpaddler.com

Specifications

Length
7.45 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck height
39 cm
Category
Double
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
A$4,150

Layup weights

Glass24 kg
Vacuum18.5 kg
Carbon17 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6–8
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
7

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 2 linked sources.

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.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 80–93 kg per seat, with a broader estimated guide of 65–96 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-present

Newest Fenn double, launched 2024 to sit between the XT S Double and Elite S Double.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 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)

Cons

  • 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

What paddlers say

No independent paddler reviews found yet (model too new); marketing description only, from Oceanpaddler/Fenn dealer copy.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 ↗

AU dealer (Oceanpaddler) 2026: Glass Vac $4,150, Hybrid (18.5kg) $5,100, Carbon (17kg) $6,100 AUD (same tiered pricing as XT S / Elite S Double).

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.