# Huki S1-A

> Surfski by Huki. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/huki-s1-a/
> Cite as: Huki S1-A, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/huki-s1-a/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 5.59 m
- Beam: 40.6 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Vac Carbon Kevlar 8.1 kg, Vac Carbon Carbon 9 kg, Vac Carbon Fiberglass 9.75 kg, Vac Fiberglass 10.3 kg, NonVac Fiberglass 12.2 kg
- 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 2 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 63–73 kg, broader estimated guide 51–73 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flatwater and rough-water racing for lightweight paddlers (roughly under ~68kg).

## Hull
Short 18ft4in, narrow 16in (40.6cm) single-well race hull scaled down for lightweight paddlers, with a high bow to resist pearling. Flat-water and rough-water capable; adjustable-response rudder system.

## What works
- Sized for light/small paddlers (<150lb) other elite skis don't fit
- Very light: ~8.1kg in carbon/kevlar
- High bow resists pearling

## Trade-offs
- Too small and tippy for average-size adults
- Niche fit, thin resale market
- US custom-order, import to Australia

## Generations
- ~1999-present: Huki's first-ever surfski, designed by John Dixon (co-designer of the Epic V10). Short elite race ski sized for light/small paddlers. Custom hand-built to order; still catalogued.

## What paddlers say
- huki.com: 'Perfect for experienced racers weighing in at less than 150 Lbs... 160 pound paddlers do quite well in the S1-A' (huki.com).
- surfski.info (Dave Jensen): the S1-A was Huki's initial surfski, designed by John Dixon, co-designer of the Epic V10 (surfski.info).

## Sources
- https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=S1-A
- https://surfski.info/tips/story/268/review-huki-s1-x.html

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/huki-s1-a/#buy