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Think Six

Reasonably flat hull under the bucket extending toward the stern for high initial stability, paired with a rocker line tuned for downwind performance without giving up flat-water speed. Near-vertical paddle-entry cutaways keep water out of the footwell in rough conditions.

Length
6 m
Beam
48.25 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
11 kg
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Think Six, studio side profile
studio side profile · coastoutdoors.ca

Specifications

Length
6 m
Beam
48.25 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
A$3,990

Layup weights

Performance14 kg
Elite12 kg
Ultimate11 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6–8
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 2 paddler reports and 4 linked sources.

Suits: Versatile all-rounder: confident in flat-to-moderate chop, holds initial stability well, still gets on runs downwind; recommended for paddlers who found the Evo 3G too unstable.

Paddler weight

Think rates this hull for paddlers from 55 kg to 105 kg.

The maker’s published range. How this is worked out.

Generations

2020-present

New design combining lessons from the Zen and Ion; wider bucket than the Evo Gen 3, Gen 3 Ace seat, forward rudder placement (34.5in from stern) for a planted feel.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Excellent primary stability with intuitive leg drive, better than Swordfish S / Stellar SEI
  • Competitive speed for the intermediate class, even with an Epic V10 3G Elite in time trials
  • Wide comfortable Gen 3 Ace-derived bucket fits a broad range of paddlers
  • Forward rudder gives a planted, maneuverable feel
  • Quality finish and full standard equipment

Cons

  • Lighter Ultimate layup availability limited at some dealers
  • Bailer needs more active management than venturi-style alternatives
  • Braided rudder line thin and harder to untie than older cord
  • Flatter hull feels less lively than rounded-hull rivals in bigger rough water

What paddlers say

"Very good primary stability, not much movement" from entry, outperforming the Swordfish S and Stellar SEI in flat-to-moderate conditions (surfskiracing.org).Reported experience
Reviewer raced it alongside an Epic V10 3G Elite, calling speed 'right in line with other intermediate skis' (surfskiracing.org).Reported experience

Where to buy

Think Kayak ↗

Dealers:

Think Kayak Australia · AU ↗

AUD (Expedition Kayaks): Performance 14kg $3,990, Elite 12kg $4,990, Ultimate 11kg $6,300. Canada reference: Coast Outdoors Six Elite carbon/Kevlar C$5,695.

Sources

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