# Knysna Racing Genius RS

> Surfski by Knysna Racing. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/knysna-genius-rs/
> Cite as: Knysna Racing Genius RS, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/knysna-genius-rs/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 5.8 m
- Beam: 52.5 cm
- Deck height: 35 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Glass Polyvac 17 kg, Glass Epoxy Vacuum 13.5 kg, Carbon Epoxy Vacuum 12.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 8–10 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 5 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 2 paddler reports and 3 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 103–120 kg, broader estimated guide 84–120 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Flat-water fitness paddling and learning ocean/downwind conditions; a stable step up from a pure beginner ski for developing paddlers, including taller ones

## Hull
Wide (52.5cm), high-volume, forgiving entry hull with a lengthened cockpit for taller paddlers and a 120kg maximum paddler weight. Rounded, very stable cross-section marketed as a 'get in and paddle' ski for people new to ocean paddling.

## What works
- Very stable, easy for beginners/improvers
- Extra cockpit length suits tall paddlers
- High 120kg paddler capacity; multiple layups

## Trade-offs
- Slow relative to narrower race skis
- Heavy in Glass Polyvac layup (~17kg)
- Dropped from brand's current lineup page

## Generations
- 2017-present: Entry-to-intermediate ski with an extra ~100mm of cockpit length for taller paddlers. Still sold new by dealers (Oceanpaddler AU, kayaks.co.za) though no longer listed on Knysna's current surf-skis page

## What paddlers say
- Oceanpaddler product copy: an 'ultimate entry-level surf ski' and a 'get in and paddle' craft for those wanting to join ocean paddling without worrying about keeping it upright (oceanpaddler.com).
- surfski.info forum threads compare the Genius RS against stable rivals such as the Fenn Bluefin 2 as a beginner/intermediate option (surfski.info forum thread 20429).

## Sources
- https://oceanpaddler.com/surf-skis/genius-rs-surf-ski/
- https://www.kayaks.co.za/product/knysna-racing-genius-rs/
- https://surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/20429-knysna-genius-rs-vs-fenn-blue-fin-2.html

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/knysna-genius-rs/#buy