Icon · Surfski · Out of production
Icon Genesis
6.4m x 45cm ocean racer, the one ICON hull built for open water rather than the surf zone.
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 45 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
Specifications
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 45 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Usually paddled by
- Confident ocean paddlers
- New price
- Not listed new
On-water profile
Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight.
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
Suits: Ocean racing and downwind; second-hand only.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 81–95 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 66–98 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
ICON's ocean ski, from before the brand narrowed to the ILS Hydrus range.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full ocean-racing footprint
- UK-built
- Cheap second-hand if one appears
Cons
- No longer made
- No published weight or layup table
- Rare: few were sold
What paddlers say
No independent owner review located as of August 2026; the Genesis survives mainly as a line in the surfski.info community chart.Reported experience
Gallery
Where to buy
The Genesis is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.
We don't have a dealer listed for Icon yet. All makers and dealers.
Out of production. ICON's current catalogue is the ILS Hydrus range only.