# Think Uno Max

> Surfski by Think. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/think-uno-max/
> Cite as: Think Uno Max, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/think-uno-max/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 6.45 m
- Beam: 43 cm
- Deck height: 33.5 cm (estimated)
- Layup weights: Performance 15 kg, Elite 12.5 kg, Ultimate 10.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: Racers

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability rated 6 out of 10 (traced hull, medium confidence).
- Speed rated 9 out of 10.

Modelled from this hull's traced beam and depth at its design weight. Medium 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. Method: https://surfskiindex.com/how-it-works/#limits

Evidence note: This band is based on a trace of this hull’s geometry. Qualitative context includes 2 paddler reports and 4 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Think rates this hull for paddlers from 65 kg to 105 kg.

## Suits
Flat to moderate downwind and open ocean for bigger paddlers (75-110kg); Think's flagship big-water racer.

## Hull
Same 43cm beam as the Uno but higher volume/deck, wider chine spacing and more rocker, built for bigger paddlers (75-110kg) and rougher water. Podium record at Molokai, Gorge Downwind, Cape Point Challenge and 5x World Championships.

## What works
- More stable/predictable than the Uno while still elite-race fast
- Strong big-water/downwind pedigree, multiple World titles
- Well-regarded ergonomics once the footplate is dialled in

## Trade-offs
- Still tippy vs touring/entry race skis
- Skews to bigger athletes (75-110kg)
- Ultimate layup special order only

## Generations
- 2011-2015 (Gen1/Gen2): Introduced 2011, won the Dubai Shamaal first race out; the bigger-paddler/big-conditions sibling to the Uno.
- Gen3, current: 12mm added to rocker for glide/wave-linking, chines spaced 8mm wider for stability, reworked seat/bucket for more rotation.

## What paddlers say
- wesley (surfski.info): switched from the Uno expecting similar stability, 'pleasantly surprised... significantly more stable and far more predictable, a different boat indeed.'
- Stew, Think Kayak Australia: 'simply the best ski I've plonked my backside in, for me,' paddling the 15kg Performance layup.

## Sources
- https://thinkkayak.com/think-uno-max
- https://expeditionkayaks.com/products/think-uno-max
- https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/17712-uno-to-uno-max.html
- https://surfskiracing.org/2018/04/comfort-is-king-uno-max-3g-sean-rice/

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/think-uno-max/#buy