# Honcho Rookie

> Surfski by Honcho, out of production. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/honcho-rookie/
> Cite as: Honcho Rookie, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/honcho-rookie/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.47 m
- Beam: 47 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 7 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
Honcho rates this hull for paddlers from 70 kg to 120 kg.

## Suits
Rough water and downwind for a paddler moving up.

## Hull
The Oceans Pro made approachable: same 6.47m length, an extra 30mm of beam and slightly more pronounced nose rocker, which is a small change on paper and a large one in chop.

## What works
- Full race length at a beam most paddlers can sit on
- More nose rocker than the Oceans Pro
- Cheap second-hand

## Trade-offs
- Brand is gone: no parts, no warranty, no dealer
- Published beam disputed between sources
- No published weight or layup table

## Generations
- 2008-2010s: Honcho skis were designed and built in Cape Town by Andrew Fyfe, who came to boats from a long career in fibreglass manufacture. The range ran from the Oceans Pro race hull down to the Guru, one of the first purpose-built beginner skis on the market.

## What paddlers say
- No independent owner review located as of August 2026.

## Sources
- https://surfski.info/media/kunena/attachments/1589/WidthxlengthsurfskisJuly2025_2025-09-08.pdf
- https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/2754-honcho-reviews.html

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/honcho-rookie/#buy