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Scofits Ayahavela SSR

Long (6.33m), exceptionally narrow (41cm) hand-built elite race hull with a deep bucket (HPK-style) seat. Fine entry and low freeboard for flat-water speed; primary stability is minimal and demands an experienced paddler.

Length
6.33 m
Beam
41 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
10.5 kg
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Scofits Ayahavela SSR, official model gallery photo
official model gallery photo · scofits.com

Specifications

Length
6.33 m
Beam
41 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
US$4,200

Layup weights

Carbon10.5 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 3 linked sources.

Suits: Elite flat-water and marathon racing in calm-to-moderate water; expert paddlers only

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 73–84 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 59–88 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

c.2010-present

Franky's Scofits hand-built elite flat-water/HPK-style race ski; the Ayahavela SSR swept 1st-2nd-3rd in the surfski division of the 2010 Amami Sea Kayak Marathon. Built to order in layups from wood to full carbon.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very fast, narrow elite race waterline
  • Light full-carbon hand-built layup (~10.5kg)
  • Proven marathon pedigree (2010 Amami podium sweep)

Cons

  • Very low stability: expert paddlers only
  • Custom-order from Japan, no AU dealer or support
  • Sparse published specs and thin resale market

What paddlers say

Scofits RECORDS page: the Ayahavela SSR swept 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the surfski division of the 2010 Amami Sea Kayak Marathon (36km), reflecting an elite race hull (scofits.com/menu).Reported experience

Where to buy

Scofits ↗

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

Custom hand-built order from Scofits (Japan); ~US$4,200 full-carbon estimate per the Deep Research baseline. No Australian distribution and no fixed catalogue price; cost varies by layup (carbon build ~10.5-12.0kg).

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.