Mazu (Elio) · Double
Mazu (Elio) Pro Elite II
Full-length 7.45m racing double on a 48cm beam. Elio Australia calls it a competitive double that regularly places on the European circuit; fitted with rudder, adjustable footrests, bailer and handles in Sport, Marathon and Racing constructions.
- Length
- 7.45 m
- Beam
- 48 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 19 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 7.45 m
- Beam
- 48 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Double
- Usually paddled by
- Confident ocean 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: Double racing and fast downwind runs for experienced crews.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 66–77 kg per seat, with a broader estimated guide of 54–80 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. Mazu's racing double, sold in Australia as the Mazu Pro Double (distributor image from 2018).
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full-length race double with a race pedigree in Europe
- Three construction options
- Sold through an Australian distributor
Cons
- No published price
- Heavy at up to 25kg in the heaviest build
- Maker and distributor weight figures differ
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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