# Rogue Kayak Rebel

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

## Specifications
- Length: 6.2 m
- Beam: 43 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Usually paddled by: Racers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 4–6 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 3 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 74–87 kg, broader estimated guide 61–90 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Elite ocean racing and downwind; a hull that assumes a reliable brace.

## Hull
6.2m x 43cm elite hull, the narrowest and fastest Rogue. Built-in wave deflectors keep water out of the cockpit and the brand describes the steering as deliberately sharp for control at speed.

## What works
- 43cm elite beam at Nelo build quality
- Wave deflectors are a real feature rather than styling
- Two layups offered, S-class and Team

## Trade-offs
- Elite stability, so no margin for a developing paddler
- Small brand means thin resale and dealer network outside the UK
- No published weight

## 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-rebel/#buy