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Knysna Racing Genius BLU S1

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.

Length
6.2 m
Beam
44 cm
Deck
37 cm
Lightest
13 kg
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Knysna Racing Genius BLU S1, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
6.2 m
Beam
44 cm
Deck height
37 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
A$4,800

Layup weights

Glass17 kg
Glass epoxy vac14 kg
Carbon epoxy vac13 kg

On-water profile

Stability
4–6
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
7

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 3 linked sources.

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

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–90 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 63–90 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.

The upper limit is the maker’s; the lighter end follows the proportions of makers’ own ranges. How this is worked out.

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Stable but genuinely quick
  • Multiple layup/price points
  • Established SA racing brand with AU distribution

Cons

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

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.Reported experience

Where to buy

Knysna Racing Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Australian Paddle Sports · AU ↗Charger Surf Craft · AU ↗

Estimated AU carbon new price via Charger Surf Craft/APS; no price on maker site. Verify with dealer.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.