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Flow Kayaks · Surfski · Out of production

Flow Kayaks Sharpski

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

Length
6.4 m
Beam
43 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
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Flow Kayaks Sharpski, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
6.4 m
Beam
43 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
Not listed new

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 2 linked sources.

Suits: Ocean racing and downwind; superseded, so mainly a second-hand proposition.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–90 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 63–93 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

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • Out of production since the Addict replaced it
  • No published weight
  • Support and parts depend on one small maker

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.Reported experience

Where to buy

The Sharpski is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

We don't have a dealer listed for Flow Kayaks yet. All makers and dealers.

Out of production. Second-hand only.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.