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Sladecraft · Surfski · Out of production

Sladecraft SurfX Single

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.

Length
6.4 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
13 kg
Side view unavailable
Top view unavailable
Sladecraft SurfX Single, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
6.4 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

Carbon13 kg

On-water profile

Stability
5–7
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: Custom to order - general ocean/flat-water paddling and racing depending on build.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 80–93 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 65–96 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

~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.

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

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.Reported experience

Where to buy

The SurfX Single is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

Maker closed Sladecraft is no longer trading. sladecraftkayaks.com.au no longer resolves, and the site it served was last dated 2015.

Sladecraft is no longer made, so second-hand is the only option.

Custom pricing, quote-based; maker website (sladecraftkayaks.com.au) was unreachable at time of research, so no firm figures. Contact via Facebook/Central Coast NSW.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.