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Think SRF

High-rocker design with flat cross-sections and hard rails, built as a dedicated wave-surfing play craft rather than a flat-water race ski. Two hatches give storage most surf-oriented skis lack.

Length
4.83 m
Beam
58.5 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
18 kg
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Think SRF, studio product shot
studio product shot · thinkkayak.com

Specifications

Length
4.83 m
Beam
58.5 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
US$3,995

Layup weights

Standard18 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 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

Suits: Best in wind swell and beach/point-break surf; not intended for long open-ocean downwind racing.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 74–86 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 60–89 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

2023-present

Purpose-built surf/wave play craft, distinct from Think's race skis; two 24cm hatches for touring storage.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Purpose-built for wave surfing, playful in the surf zone
  • Two hatches give storage most surf skis lack
  • Light at 18kg for a plastic-tough surf craft

Cons

  • Not an efficient flat-water or downwind speed machine
  • Limited AU dealer availability / no confirmed AUD pricing
  • Niche use case narrows resale market

What paddlers say

No dedicated forum or magazine reviews found on surfski.info or surfskiracing.org as of Jul 2026: too new/niche for third-party write-ups.Reported experience

Where to buy

Think Kayak ↗

Dealers:

Think Kayak Australia · AU ↗

Manufacturer price C$5,495 / US$3,995 standard finish (+ for white gelcoat hull). Not listed on Expedition Kayaks (AU) or Coast Outdoors (CA) at research time.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.