Mazu (Elio) · Double
Mazu (Elio) Fitness II
Short 5.95m double on a 55cm beam, built for stability on touring and fitness outings while still being raced. Elio lists rudder, adjustable footrests, bailer and handles, in Special Club, Sport, Marathon and Racing constructions.
- Length
- 5.95 m
- Beam
- 55 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 18 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.95 m
- Beam
- 55 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Double
- 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: Touring, fitness and social paddling for two in flat to moderate water, including mixed-ability crews.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 60–70 kg per seat, with a broader estimated guide of 49–73 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.
Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.
Generations
Mazu is the surfski line of Elio Kayaks of Oporto, Portugal. The Fitness II is Mazu's stable double for touring and racing; on the Australian distributor site since at least 2019 at 590 x 57cm, maker now lists 595 x 55cm.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact length for a double, easier to store and transport
- Stable 55cm hull for mixed-ability crews
- Four construction options
Cons
- Short hull limits speed against 7m+ racing doubles
- No current published price
- Spec differences between maker and Australian distributor pages
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). Surfski Warehouse once listed it in AUD but the store is offline, so no price recorded. No USD source found.
Similar craft
Closest in stability, speed and paddler weight.
ChalupSki M2M
No list priceask a dealer
Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence
Opium Azimut
No list priceask a dealer
Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence
Nelo 600 (Double / SS2)
A$6,900new
Stability: dimension estimate, low confidence