# Sladecraft SurfX Single

> Surfski by Sladecraft, out of production. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/sladecraft-surfx-single/
> Cite as: Sladecraft SurfX Single, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/sladecraft-surfx-single/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.4 m
- Beam: 45 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Carbon 13 kg
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 5–7 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 80–93 kg, broader estimated guide 65–96 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
Custom to order - general ocean/flat-water paddling and racing depending on build.

## Hull
Custom-built ocean single ski from a licensed AU boat builder; layup and fit-out made to order. Public specs are not published, so dimensions here are indicative of a general-purpose ocean single, not a confirmed data sheet.

## What works
- Local AU custom builder - bespoke layup/fit and repairs
- Range of materials incl. resin-infused carbon
- Good for one-off/repair needs

## Trade-offs
- No published specs or pricing
- Website down at research time; small local operation
- Not a recognised mass brand - resale/support narrow

## Generations
- ~2010s-present: Small Australian custom builder (Greg Slade, Central Coast NSW, Berkeley Vale). Owns the Flash molds; builds skis/kayaks to order in glass, kevlar, carbon or foam-sandwich, fully resin-infused. Not listed in surfski.wiki's maker index - niche/local rather than a mass brand. Specs below are indicative estimates, NOT a confirmed data sheet.

## What paddlers say
- Sladecraft is documented as a real Central Coast NSW custom kayak/ski builder (do-more.live activity listing, Yelp Berkeley Vale, active Facebook page) but has no meaningful presence in surfski.info/surfski.wiki race-ski discussion, consistent with a niche local shop.

## Sources
- https://www.facebook.com/2090506884593947
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/sladecraft-kayaks-berkeley-vale
- https://surfski.wiki/ski_makers

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/sladecraft-surfx-single/#buy