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Revo · Surfski

Revo R1

Narrow elite ocean racer with a semi-reverse/dreadnaught bow aimed at piercing chop and catching runs cleanly. Positioned by the maker against Think Uno Max / Epic V11-V14. Rewards good balance and active technique.

Length
6.35 m
Beam
43 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
11.5 kg
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Revo R1, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
6.35 m
Beam
43 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

Carbon11.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
4–6
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
9

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. 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

This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 4 linked sources.

Suits: Open-ocean downwind and elite racing; twitchy on flat water for anyone but experienced paddlers.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 76–88 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 62–92 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

~2017-2023 (Durban, South Africa)

Original elite ski; Revo built reputation on downwind performance and innovation (Dreadnaught bow, tool-less rudder).

2023-present (Kiama, NSW, Australia)

Brand acquired by Todd Boreland; now Revo Kayak Australia. Website revokayaks.com under reconstruction as of mid-2026.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Genuine elite downwind pedigree
  • Innovative bow/rudder details
  • Fast in runs for experienced paddlers

Cons

  • Low primary stability
  • AU supply/support in flux post-2023 handover
  • Little published spec/price data

What paddlers say

surfski.info forum regulars treat the R1 as a true elite-tier ski comparable to Think Uno/Epic V11+; build-quality and impressions threads are mixed-to-positive (surfski.info 'Revo Ski's - your reviews' and 'Revo reviews or impressions').Reported experience

Where to buy

We don't have a dealer listed for Revo yet. All makers and dealers.

AU pricing unsettled during ownership transition; new-build availability limited.

Sources

BetaRatings are estimatesRatings are estimates. How we get the numbers. Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.