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Hayden · Surf lifesaving spec · Out of production

Hayden Hayden PR3

SLSA-approved spec-ski hull, described by owners as light, fast, stable, for surf and flat water. One listing gives 16'1" (4.9m) x 24" (61cm) with fixed-rudder pedals; specs vary by seller-reported config.

Length
4.9 m
Beam
61 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
18 kg
Side view unavailable
Top view unavailable
Hayden Hayden PR3, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
4.9 m
Beam
61 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surf lifesaving spec
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

Fibreglass est18 kg

On-water profile

Stability
4–7
Editorial estimateLow confidence
Speed
7

Our estimate from published descriptions and reviews. 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 a cautious editorial estimate; it is not backed by a hull trace. Qualitative context includes 4 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

Suits: Surf and flat-water club racing/training; feedback spans 'nice stable ski, great for beginner' to 'quite tippy, suit 6'1-6'4' paddler'.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 79–92 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 64–95 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

~2013-c.2020

Successor to the PR2 and the last Hayden ski sold under a model name. Hayden still builds surf craft on the Sunshine Coast, but its current catalogue carries a single unnamed 'Hayden Surf Ski', out of stock with no published price (checked 27 Aug 2026); the PR3 name is gone from it. Actively traded secondhand across Australia (QLD, WA, NSW) 2024-2026.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Actively bought/sold across Australia, decent secondhand availability and SLSA repair familiarity
  • Reasonably fast, competitive with elite-tier spec skis like the Fenn Elite
  • Works across surf and flat water

Cons

  • Stability feedback inconsistent between sellers (stable/beginner vs tippy/advanced)
  • No official current spec sheet from Hayden
  • Some secondhand units have fixed-rudder pedals limiting adjustability

What paddlers say

surfski.info (2015): 'similar to the Fenn Elite in run, feel and stability... runs well in most conditions from flat...'Reported experience
surfski.info (2019): 'sat in the Hayden PR3... felt immediately more stable, but only slightly'.Reported experience
Facebook Marketplace Perth WA: 'very fast ski, not for beginners as is quite tippy'.Reported experience
Facebook Marketplace Sunshine Coast QLD: 'light, fast and stable, designed for surf and flat water'.Reported experience

Where to buy

The Hayden PR3 is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

Hayden Surf Craft ↗

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

No current model listing on haydensurfcraft.com.au and no published price.

Sources

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