# Rogue Kayak Forza

> Surfski by Rogue Kayak. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/rogue-kayak-forza/
> Cite as: Rogue Kayak Forza, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/rogue-kayak-forza/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6 m
- Beam: 48 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 7 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 3 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 81–95 kg, broader estimated guide 66–98 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Coastal chop, club racing and downwind for an intermediate paddler.

## Hull
6.0m x 48cm hull Rogue describes as long enough to be fast and short enough to stay manoeuvrable on waves, which is the usual intermediate compromise stated plainly.

## What works
- 48cm beam is the mainstream intermediate width
- Shorter waterline turns more readily in surf
- Cheapest layup starts below the race models

## Trade-offs
- Gives away real speed to the 43-45cm hulls above it
- No published weight
- Small brand, thin second-hand market

## Generations
- 2022-present: Designed in Scotland by Neil Baxter with co-founder Micky McDonald, built under contract in the Nelo factory in Portugal. The Viento, Forza and Picaro date from 2022, the Rebel from 2023.

## What paddlers say
- Built in the Nelo factory, which is the brand's main claim to construction quality; no independent owner review located as of August 2026.

## Sources
- https://www.roguekayak.com/en/
- https://surfski.wiki/ski_makers
- https://surfski.info/media/kunena/attachments/1589/WidthxlengthsurfskisFeb2025.pdf

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/rogue-kayak-forza/#buy