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Think Zip

Short waterline, very wide beam hull built for fun, stability and easy maneuvering. Compact and light for carrying and storage; Think markets it as surfy despite its recreational stability focus.

Length
4.5 m
Beam
60 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
12 kg
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Think Zip, studio side profile
studio side profile · coastoutdoors.ca

Specifications

Length
4.5 m
Beam
60 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

Elite12 kg

On-water profile

Stability
9–10
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
3

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: Calm to moderate coastal water, harbours and estuaries; fine in light chop but too short/wide for serious downwind or racing.

Paddler weight

Think rates this hull for paddlers from 45 kg to 95 kg.

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

Generations

2023-present

Newest recreational sit-on-top in the Think lineup; sold in Elite (carbon/Kevlar) layup.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very stable and easy to remount, strong beginner confidence-builder
  • Small and light: easy to car-top and store
  • Elite layup keeps it to ~12kg despite the recreational shape

Cons

  • Short waterline caps top speed, feels slow once a paddler progresses
  • Not stocked by the AU dealer surveyed (Expedition Kayaks) so import/freight likely
  • Almost no independent reviews to verify manufacturer claims

What paddlers say

No independent paddler reviews found on surfski.info, surfskiracing.org or YouTube as of Jul 2026: a newer/low-volume SKU with only marketing copy available.Reported experience

Where to buy

Think Kayak ↗

Dealers:

Think Kayak Australia · AU ↗

Coast Outdoors (Canada) lists Zip Elite at C$5,695 (sale C$5,125.50). No AUD or USD retail found; AU buyers face import.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.