Huki · Surfski
Huki S1-X
21ft x 17in (43.2cm) all-around race hull with a continuous taper to its widest point behind the seat and only ~14in at the pedals; smooth rounded cross-section, no hard chines, and a distinctively low fore deck. Secondary stability comparable to a 19in ski when heeled.
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 43.2 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 10.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 43.2 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- advanced
- New price
- US$4,830
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: All conditions — flatwater, upwind, and downwind ocean runs; Huki's versatile all-rounder that also surfs well.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 109 kg. It stays workable from 96 kg to 116 kg, and sits at its best between 101 kg and 111 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Introduced fall 2003; Huki's flagship all-around race ski (the '17in x 21ft Big Dog'). First Huki hull developed with computer/CAD design by Jerry Montgomery and Jude Turczynski. Custom hand-built to order; long continuous production.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Genuinely stable for a 17in ski without losing speed
- Fast in all conditions and surfs downwind very well
- Top build quality; tough layup options at modest weight gain
Trade-offs
- Low fore deck makes a wetter, pearl-prone ride in steep close chop, especially for heavy paddlers
- Adjustable pedals slip and are uncomfortable barefoot
- US custom-order, import to Australia
What paddlers say
surfski.info (Dave Jensen): 'a good all-around surfski for all conditions... both fast and stable'; the low fore deck 'can make for a wetter ride in certain conditions, probably more so for heavy paddlers' (surfski.info).Reported experience
surfskiracing.org (Wesley Echols): reviewed the S1-X Special as 'Big FUN' — a light, well-built, confidence-inspiring race ski (surfskiracing.org).Reported experience
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Where to buy
No mapped dealer for Huki yet. Every maker and market we cover.
USD, custom order. ~$4,830 for premium vacuum carbon/kevlar (2012 listing); heavier fiberglass layups cost less. No AU dealer — US import only.
Similar craft
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