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Scofits Ayahavela SSS

Mid-volume 6.0m x 46cm hull, wider and shorter than the SSR. More forgiving primary stability for intermediate-to-advanced paddlers while keeping a fast marathon waterline.

Length
6 m
Beam
46 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
11 kg
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Scofits Ayahavela SSS, official model gallery photo
official model gallery photo · scofits.com

Specifications

Length
6 m
Beam
46 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Confident ocean paddlers
New price
US$3,800

Layup weights

Carbon11 kg

On-water profile

Stability
5–7
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
8

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: Intermediate-to-advanced ocean paddling, marathon and mixed conditions

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–90 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 63–94 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

original

Earlier SSS listed on surfski.info at 46.5cm x 5.98m.

current

Mid-volume intermediate/advanced hull at 46cm x 6.00m; hand-built to order in layups up to full carbon.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • More stable, forgiving hull for advancing paddlers
  • Fast marathon waterline in a manageable 46cm width
  • Light full-carbon build (~11kg)

Cons

  • Still an advanced ski, not a beginner boat
  • Custom-order from Japan, no AU distribution
  • Sparse published specs

What paddlers say

Scofits lists the Ayahavela SSS on its MODELS gallery as the mid-volume model sitting below the narrow SSR/Bullet, aimed at intermediate-to-advanced paddlers (scofits.com/photo).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$3,800 full-carbon estimate per the Deep Research baseline. No Australian distribution or catalogue price; cost varies by layup (carbon build ~11.0-12.5kg).

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.