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Think Uno Max

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.

Length
6.45 m
Beam
43 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
10.5 kg
 
 
Think Uno Max, studio product shot
studio product shot · expeditionkayaks.com

Specifications

Length
6.45 m
Beam
43 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
A$3,990

Layup weights

Performance15 kg
Elite12.5 kg
Ultimate10.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6
Traced hullMedium confidence
Speed
9

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. 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 based on a trace of this hull’s geometry. Qualitative context includes 2 paddler reports and 4 linked sources.

Speed is also checked against the traced hull. Measured from this boat's side and plan photos, the shape alone rates 9, and the score shown is moved a third of the way toward that. What that means.

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

Paddler weight

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

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

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.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 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

Cons

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

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.'Reported experience
Stew, Think Kayak Australia: 'simply the best ski I've plonked my backside in, for me,' paddling the 15kg Performance layup.Reported experience

Where to buy

Think Kayak ↗

Dealers:

Think Kayak Australia · AU ↗

AUD (Expedition Kayaks): Performance 15kg $3,990, Elite 12.5kg $4,990; Ultimate ~10.5kg custom special order, no fixed price published.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.