# Mazu (Elio) Fitness

> Surfski by Mazu (Elio). Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/mazu-elio-fitness/
> Cite as: Mazu (Elio) Fitness, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/mazu-elio-fitness/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 5.75 m
- Beam: 47 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Light 10 kg, Standard 14 kg
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 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 4 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 76–89 kg, broader estimated guide 62–93 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Club racing, fitness paddling and moderate chop.

## Hull
5.75m x 47cm intermediate hull the brand describes as an intermediate race winner rather than a training boat, sitting between the 45 and the wide 55.

## What works
- Intermediate beam with genuine race intent
- Light for a boat at this width
- Short hull is easy to handle and store

## Trade-offs
- Neither the most stable nor the fastest boat in its own range
- 5.75m is short even by intermediate standards
- No published price

## Generations
- 2016-present: Mazu is the surfski line of Elio Kayaks of Oporto, Portugal, who have built sprint and marathon K1s since the 1970s. The skis are shorter and lighter than most of the market by design, aimed at manoeuvring through waves rather than at flat-water top speed.

## What paddlers say
- Discussed on surfski.info as a light, short, manoeuvrable alternative to the mainstream 6.4m hulls; the K1 pedigree of the Elio factory is the recurring point in its favour.

## Sources
- http://www.eliokayaks.com/?page_id=1831&lang=en
- https://www.surfskiwarehouse.com/pages/mazu-surfskis
- https://surfski.info/forum/26-other/18589-mazu-surfskis.html
- https://surfski.info/media/kunena/attachments/1589/WidthxlengthsurfskisFeb2025.pdf

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/mazu-elio-fitness/#buy