Mazu (Elio) · Surfski
Mazu (Elio) Angra
Very short 4.5m hull on a narrow 45cm beam, sized for lighter paddlers up to about 75kg. Elio pitches it at clubs and beginners and stresses easy transport, with side handles at the seat; fitted with a Venturi bailer and adjustable footrest.
- Length
- 4.5 m
- Beam
- 45 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 10 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 4.5 m
- Beam
- 45 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Usually paddled by
- New paddlers
- New price
- Not listed new
Layup weights
On-water profile
Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight. 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
Suits: Club and junior learning on flat water and small coastal conditions for lighter paddlers.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 65–75 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 53–75 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
Mazu is the surfski line of Elio Kayaks of Oporto, Portugal. The Angra is pitched as a first ski for clubs and beginners and is the shortest boat in the range; page added January 2024.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Light and short, easy to carry and store
- Five construction options
- Aimed at club fleets
Cons
- Narrow 45cm beam for a beginner boat
- Maker limit of about 75kg excludes most adults
- No published price or dealer stock in Australia
Gallery
Where to buy
We don't have a dealer listed for Mazu (Elio) yet. All makers and dealers.
No published price: Elio and its Australian distributor (eliokayaks.com.au) quote on enquiry. Weights are the maker's range across constructions (light = lightest build, standard = heaviest). No AUD or USD source found.
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