Mazu (Elio) · Surfski
Mazu (Elio) Pico
Short 5.0m hull on a 50cm beam, designed to sit between the wide Mazu 55 and the narrower Mazu Fitness. Elio aims it at leisure paddlers and at racers who still want some stability; fitted with rudder, adjustable footrest, bailer and handles.
- Length
- 5 m
- Beam
- 50 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 10 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5 m
- Beam
- 50 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: Leisure and fitness paddling and entry-level racing in flat to moderate water.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 86–100 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 70–100 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 Pico fills the gap between the Mazu 55 and the Mazu Fitness; image uploaded September 2023.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bridges the gap between the Mazu 55 and Fitness
- Short, light hull that is easy to handle
- Five construction options
Cons
- Short hull limits top speed
- No published price or Australian stock
- Little independent review coverage
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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