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Huki S1-A

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.

Length
5.59 m
Beam
40.6 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
8.1 kg
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Huki S1-A, turquoise ski, full profile
turquoise ski, full profile · huki.com

Specifications

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

Layup weights

Vac Carbon Kevlar8.1 kg
Vac Carbon Carbon9 kg
Vac Carbon Fiberglass9.75 kg
Vac Fiberglass10.3 kg
NonVac Fiberglass12.2 kg

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 2 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

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

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 63–73 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 51–73 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.

The upper limit is the maker’s; the lighter end follows the proportions of makers’ own ranges. How this is worked out.

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

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).Reported experience
surfski.info (Dave Jensen): the S1-A was Huki's initial surfski, designed by John Dixon, co-designer of the Epic V10 (surfski.info).Reported experience

Where to buy

Huki ↗

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

Custom order in USD, priced by layup; carbon/kevlar is the lightest/most expensive build. Comparable to other Huki S1 singles (S1-X carbon/kevlar ~$4,830, 2012 ref). No AU dealer: US import only.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.