# Nelo 61

> Surfski by Nelo. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/nelo-61/
> Cite as: Nelo 61, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/nelo-61/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.1 m
- Beam: 46 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: AIR 11 kg, WWR 12 kg
- Usually paddled by: Confident ocean paddlers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 9 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 2 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Nelo rates this hull for paddlers from 75 kg to 100 kg.

## Suits
Ocean racing and downwind in rough water for strong paddlers who want a race hull without the 62’s balance tax

## Hull
Racing hull at 46cm beam, built for a balance of performance and steadiness: Nelo says the adjusted seating height, optimised bow angle and shorter length let it handle rougher water more predictably than the 62, so the paddler can focus on power rather than balance late in a race. M and L cockpits, 37cm and 39cm hip width.

## What works
- Race speed with a usable stability margin
- Handles rough, high-fatigue conditions better than the 62
- Light AIR layup at 11kg
- Two cockpit sizes covering roughly 60-100kg

## Trade-offs
- Not yet stocked by the Australian dealer
- Nelo publishes no price
- Nelo's own spec sheet prints the boat size as 6.2m x 0.46m, which contradicts both the model name and their description of it as shorter than the 62
- Too new for independent reviews or a used market

## Generations
- 2024-present: Racing ski introduced alongside the 62 in the renumbered range, replacing the old 550 slot. Nelo positions it as slightly more stable than the 62 through an adjusted seat height, optimised bow angle and shorter hull. Constructions AIR (11kg) and WWR (12kg).

## What paddlers say
- Nelo product copy: 'The 61 was developed with a focus on key aspects to create a versatile, reliable, and efficient racing ski... Designed to be slightly more stable than the 62 model, the 61's adjusted seating height, optimized bow angle, and shorter length allow it to better handle rougher conditions' (nelo.eu).

## Sources
- https://www.nelo.eu/product/61/
- https://www.nelo.eu/product-brands/nelo-surfski/

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/nelo-61/#buy