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Rogue Kayak · Surfski

Rogue Kayak Forza

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.

Length
6 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
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Rogue Kayak Forza, 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 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
Not listed new

On-water profile

Stability
6–8
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
7

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 3 linked sources.

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

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 81–95 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 66–98 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

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

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.Reported experience

Where to buy

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

GBP 2,995 WWR / GBP 3,995 S-class (EUR 3,595 / EUR 4,950) on roguekayak.com, August 2026.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.