# Knysna Racing Genius BLU S1

> Surfski by Knysna Racing. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/knysna-racing-genius-blu-s1/
> Cite as: Knysna Racing Genius BLU S1, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/knysna-racing-genius-blu-s1/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.2 m
- Beam: 44 cm
- Deck height: 37 cm
- Layup weights: Glass 17 kg, Glass epoxy vac 14 kg, Carbon epoxy vac 13 kg
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 4–6 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 7 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 3 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 77–90 kg, broader estimated guide 63–90 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
All-round intermediate ocean and flat water; entry into racing/downwind.

## Hull
6.20m x 44cm intermediate racer, max paddler ~90kg. CAD-designed/CNC-cut hull tuned for stability with real pace; the natural step below the elite G40. Multiple layups from glass to carbon.

## What works
- Stable but genuinely quick
- Multiple layup/price points
- Established SA racing brand with AU distribution

## Trade-offs
- ~90kg paddler cap limits heavier paddlers
- No published pricing on maker site
- Smaller AU presence than Epic/Fenn

## Generations
- ~2018-present: South African maker (est. 1991, Knysna). Distributed in Australia via Charger Surf Craft / Australian Paddle Sports. BLU is the stable intermediate of the Genius range.

## What paddlers say
- Knysna Genius Blu appears in experienced paddlers' boat histories on surfski.info (e.g. admin Robin Mousley's signature lists a Genius Blu among past skis), indicating real-world race use.

## Sources
- https://knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/
- https://knysnaracingkayaks.com/genius-blu-s1/
- https://australianpaddlesports.com.au/knysna-racing-kayaks/

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/knysna-racing-genius-blu-s1/#buy