# Flow Kayaks Sharpski

> Surfski by Flow Kayaks, out of production. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/flow-kayaks-sharpski/
> Cite as: Flow Kayaks Sharpski, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/flow-kayaks-sharpski/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.4 m
- Beam: 43 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Usually paddled by: Racers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 4–6 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 9 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 77–90 kg, broader estimated guide 63–93 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Ocean racing and downwind; superseded, so mainly a second-hand proposition.

## Hull
6.4m x 43cm elite hull with more rocker than the Addict that replaced it and less volume behind the seat.

## What works
- Elite hull at second-hand money
- Shares its footprint with the current Addict
- Well known in New Zealand club racing

## Trade-offs
- Out of production since the Addict replaced it
- No published weight
- Support and parts depend on one small maker

## Generations
- to 2019: Flow's elite ski before the Addict, which shares its 6.4m x 43cm footprint with less rocker and more volume aft. The Superstar was developed from the same concept at the stable end.

## What paddlers say
- Described by Flow and by surfski.info as the boat the Addict replaced, with the rocker and volume changes given as the reason.

## Sources
- https://flowkayaks.co.nz/surf-skis
- https://surfski.info/latest-news/story/1517/the-addict-flow-kayaks-latest-release.html

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/flow-kayaks-sharpski/#buy