# Huki S1-Z

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

## Specifications
- Length: 6.35 m
- Beam: 40.6 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Vac Carbon Kevlar 10.8 kg, Vac Carbon Glass 10.8 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 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 72–83 kg, broader estimated guide 58–87 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flatwater racing, marathon and sprint; calm-to-moderate water for strong, balanced paddlers.

## Hull
Long, very narrow 16in (40.6cm) flatwater race hull that measures only ~13.25in at the waterline at speed on a 20ft4in waterline. Low-volume, smooth rounded cross-section with no hard chines. Huki's fastest and tippiest single.

## What works
- Fastest flatwater hull in the Huki single lineup
- Long fast waterline, low drag
- Light in carbon (~10.8kg assembled)

## Trade-offs
- Very tippy (13.25in waterline): experienced paddlers only
- Narrow deck, harder remount if capsized
- US custom-order, import to Australia

## Generations
- ~2016-present: Huki's narrow elite flatwater/sprint single ('Z' = fast trim in the Huki line). Custom hand-built to order in Sacramento, CA; not version-revised like production skis. Still in the catalog.

## What paddlers say
- huki.com product copy: suitable for 'most paddlers who can handle a 17 inch (43 cm) surfski,' fitting everyone from school-aged paddlers up to 6ft 5in (huki.com).

## Sources
- https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=S1-Z
- https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=S1_Prices

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