Point · Surfski
Point Phantom
6.4m x 48cm intermediate-to-competitive ocean racer, 42cm across the seat, developed out of the Focus with higher rails forward, more front deck height and a wider seat area for hip rotation. Point says it takes a tall paddler without modification. Point quotes weight as a range by layup (16kg glass, 13-14kg carbon hybrid, 11-12kg full carbon); the table here uses the midpoints.
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 48 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 11.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 6.4 m
- Beam
- 48 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Usually paddled by
- Paddlers in chop
- 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.
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: Flat water, ocean and downwind; Point pitches it hardest at longer distances.
Paddler weight
The estimated sweet spot is 87–101 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 71–105 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
Point Fibreglass builds surfskis, lifesaving craft and malibu boards at 77 Umbilo Road, Congella, Durban. Its own pages describe the Horizon X as an upgraded original Horizon and the Phantom as an upgrade of the Focus: both names this index already holds under Custom Kayaks, another Durban shop. Point does not explain the relationship, so the two brands are kept separate here.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Long waterline at a beam most paddlers can sit on
- Cockpit built for taller paddlers as standard
- Three layups with published weights
Cons
- No published price
- Little independent review coverage
- Effectively South Africa only
What paddlers say
No independent owner review located as of August 2026.Reported experience
Gallery
Where to buy
We don't have a dealer listed for Point yet. All makers and dealers.
Point publishes no prices; the range sells direct from Durban and through South African clubs. Weights are quoted by layup, not price.