Think · Surfski · Out of production
Think Nitro
Rotomoulded PE hull, narrow-ish beam for a plastic ski, with lateral chines running nearly full length, a slight V-bow, gently rounded flat mid-section and increasing rocker toward the stern for surf catching. High-volume bow, high-sided self-bailing cockpit.
- Length
- 5.39 m
- Beam
- 53 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 23.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.39 m
- Beam
- 53 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- beginner
- New price
- US$1,495
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Flat water, learning surf, moderate chop and downwind for less experienced paddlers; PE tolerates rock/reef launches the composite skis can't.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 79 kg. It stays workable from 69 kg to 84 kg, and sits at its best between 73 kg and 80 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Co-developed with UK's Pyranha Kayaks and rotomoulded there; sold as both 'Pyranha Octane' and 'Think Nitro' (same boat). A rotomoulded (PE) answer to the Epic V7, NOT a composite race ski.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Durable PE construction, tolerant of beach/rock launches
- Near composite-race-ski speed for a plastic boat
- Much cheaper entry point than composite Think skis
- Good primary/secondary stability for learning
Trade-offs
- Heavy (~23-24kg vs 10.5-15.5kg for composite)
- Discontinued and hard to find; no current AUD stock
- Awkward carry handles
- Limited storage
What paddlers say
seakayakphoto.com: on flat water 'proved remarkably stable while moving', hitting 97.6% of a friend's Epic V8 Pro's top speed.Reported experience
seakayakphoto.com: 'challenging in steep surf zones compared to shorter decked kayaks'; remounting needs practice.Reported experience
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Where to buy
The Nitro is out of production. It turns up on the second-hand market; there is no new-boat channel for it.
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
2016-era Pyranha Octane US price (US$1,495); UK GBP1,095-1,150. No current AUD dealer listing found — discontinued/unavailable in Australia.
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