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Stellar S14S

Swede-form hull ~62.6cm at widest point behind the seat with soft chines for strong secondary stability. Long efficient waterlines with moderate rocker for easy maneuvering; high-volume sit-on-top with front and rear hatches (145kg capacity).

Length
4.36 m
Beam
62.6 cm
Deck
34 cm
Lightest
12 kg
 
 
Stellar S14S, studio deck view
studio deck view · stellarkayaks.com

Specifications

Length
4.36 m
Beam
62.6 cm
Deck height
34 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
A$4,595 · US$4,250

Layup weights

Alpha12 kg
Excel12.3 kg
Multi-Sport15.3 kg
Advantage15.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
9–10
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
4

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 3 paddler reports and 7 linked sources.

Suits: Flatwater, estuaries, sheltered bays and light-to-moderate chop; fitness paddling and first surfski. Catches small downwind bumps but not a big-water racer.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–89 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 63–93 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

2013-2019

G1 original 14' surfski, overstern rudder

2020-

G2 (marketed as 'Puffin'); 2023 footwell revamp added 3-point footboard for responsive steering

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very stable, confidence-inspiring for beginners
  • Light in Alpha/Excel layup (~12kg)
  • Two sealed hatches + high capacity = versatile fitness/expedition use
  • Accessible price for a quality composite ski

Cons

  • Slow relative to full-length skis (short waterline)
  • Beamy hull is draggy for fit paddlers pushing pace
  • Rolls side-to-side with body movement despite good final stability

What paddlers say

Beginners feel comfortable immediately; Swede-form + soft chines give superb secondary stability (Paddling Magazine review)Reported experience
Rolls to one side with slight body movement, nearly shipping water before it would flip, but not truly unstable (paddling.com owner reviews)Reported experience
Effortless acceleration is rewarding on downwind runs; refuses to waste even small swell (Paddling Magazine)Reported experience

Where to buy

Stellar Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Stellar Kayaks Australia · AU ↗

AUD is the Advantage layup (15.5kg) at A$4,595 (Stellar Australia base price, 2026); Excel A$5,195 and Multi-Sport A$5,695. Paddleshop sells it from A$4,395 Advantage and A$4,995 Excel. USD is the Advantage layup at US$4,250 (Stellar USA 2026 price list, sold as the Puffin); Multi-Sport US$5,260, Excel US$5,395, Alpha US$6,490.

Sources

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