Kai Wa'a · Surfski
Kai Wa'a Vega
Plumb bow with sharp entry and ample forward volume for a dry ride that resists nose-burying in swell. Precision rocker and low seating position with a deep bucket for a locked-in feel. Single-piece 100% prepreg carbon, aerospace-adapted, triple-reinforced center.
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 42.7 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 8 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 42.7 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- intermediate
- New price
- A$6,950 · US$4,450
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Ocean downwind and open swell primary focus; holds speed on flat water. Wants moving water to shine.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 90 kg. It stays workable from 79 kg to 95 kg, and sits at its best between 84 kg and 92 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Kai Bartlett ocean/downwind surfski, built by Ozone. Standard and Pro (lighter) layups. Sits low with deep bucket.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- High stability for its speed class; forgiving for an ocean-focused ski
- Very dry, does not bog or bury the nose in swell
- Deep bucket 'envelops you' - excellent connection and leg drive
- Light Pro layup (~8kg); stiff single-piece carbon build
Trade-offs
- Deep bucket/low butt-relative-to-heels can compromise sustained upright posture
- Permanently open venturi bailer drains slower than some rivals
- Premium price; limited AU dealer/used supply
What paddlers say
'Feels like it envelops you and you're part of it'; stability rivals a Vault and beats a Nelo 550 (surfski.info forum)Reported experience
Strong downwind/swell performer that rewards developing bump-linking skill (thepaddlechannel.com Vega review)Reported experience
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Where to buy
No mapped dealer for Kai Wa'a yet. Every maker and market we cover.
AUD from South Coast Paddler (QLD dealer), standard layup; Pro layup ~A$8,000+. USD base ~$4,400-4,450 (Ozone/Riverbound).
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