# Fenn XT S Double

> Double by Fenn. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-xt-s-double/
> Cite as: Fenn XT S Double, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/fenn-xt-s-double/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 7.5 m
- Beam: 51 cm
- Deck height: 38 cm
- Layup weights: Glass 24 kg, Vacuum 18.5 kg, Carbon 17 kg
- Usually paddled by: New paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 7–9 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 5 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 2 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 83–97 kg per seat, broader estimated guide 68–101 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Suits mixed crews (different skill/weight levels), big downwind swell, flat-water distance and adventure/multi-day paddling.

## Hull
High-volume, wide (510mm) stable double hull with fully adjustable front and back seating/footwells. Built for comfort and load-carrying rather than outright speed; designed to handle big downwind runs and flat-water distance without twitchiness.

## What works
- Most stable double in the Fenn range, easy entry for mixed-ability crews
- Fully adjustable seating front and back for different paddler sizes
- Handles big downwind swell and flat water equally well
- Popular with adventure racers covering long distances

## Trade-offs
- Slower top-end than the Elite S or Flying Fish doubles
- Wide hull (510mm) and higher weight (Glass Vac 24kg) make it less nimble/harder to transport
- Not a race-focused ski for crews wanting outright pace

## Generations
- 2006-present (current 'S' seat generation): Original Fenn XT Double launched ~2006; current catalog name is Fennix XT S Double with updated fitted seat.

## What paddlers say
- XT Double described as a comfortable, stable double good for a bigger paddler, positioned as ideal for someone starting out in doubles - surfski.info forum, 'Fenn XT Double' thread.
- surfski.info forum consensus (2011 'Double Ski choice' thread): recommends the Fenn XT double over the Elite double for less-stable/less-experienced crews; Elite reserved for paddlers already comfortable in a top single.

## Sources
- https://oceanpaddler.com/fenn-surf-skis
- https://oceanpaddler.com/surf-skis/fennix-xt-s-double/

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