Knysna Racing · Surfski
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
Specifications
- Length
- 6.2 m
- Beam
- 44 cm
- Deck height
- 37 cm
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- intermediate
- New price
- A$4,800
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: All-round intermediate ocean and flat water; entry into racing/downwind.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 95 kg. It stays workable from 84 kg to 101 kg, and sits at its best between 88 kg and 97 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
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 works, and what it costs you
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
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
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
Estimated AU carbon new price via Charger Surf Craft/APS; no price on maker site. Verify with dealer.
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