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Huki S1-Z

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.

Length
6.35 m
Beam
40.6 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
10.8 kg
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Huki S1-Z, blue/white racer, full ski
blue/white racer, full ski · huki.com

Specifications

Length
6.35 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 Kevlar10.8 kg
Vac Carbon Glass10.8 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 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

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

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 72–83 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 58–87 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.

Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

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).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 builds sit near the S1-X (S1-X carbon/kevlar listed ~$4,830 in 2012 as reference).

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.