Vajda · Surfski · Out of production
Vajda Orca
Long (6.5m) elite ocean hull, 42cm beam with more volume than the Hawx - carries heavier paddlers well. Full, buoyant bow for rough water rather than outright flat-water speed; raised K1-style bucket sitting higher than the footwell for an upright, torso-rotating stroke.
- Length
- 6.5 m
- Beam
- 42 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 11.5 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 6.5 m
- Beam
- 42 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- advanced
- New price
- Not listed new
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Experienced paddlers in rough open ocean - reviewers were comfortable in 2m+ swell and 25kt wind; strong downwind/big-sea boat, and suits heavier paddlers.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 86 kg. It stays workable from 76 kg to 91 kg, and sits at its best between 80 kg and 88 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Vajda's original flagship elite ocean ski, predecessor to the Hawx 43. Higher-volume elite hull aimed at heavier paddlers. Composite layups (Elite carbon and heavier club/glass builds). Discontinued when the Hawx replaced it.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Excellent rough-water seaworthiness
- Handles heavier paddlers thanks to extra volume
- 'Most comfortable bucket on the market' - raised, flattened K1-style seat
- Beautiful build quality and lines
Trade-offs
- Not the fastest elite ski
- Long 6.5m makes storage/transport harder
- Elite stability - not for beginners
- Discontinued, used market only
What paddlers say
'Not the fastest craft but performs well in rough seas... comfortable in 2m+ swells and 25 knot winds' - surfski.info Orca reviewReported experience
'Aimed at heavier paddlers, a bit more volume than the Hawx; the most comfortable bucket on the market' - surfski.infoReported experience
Where to buy
The Orca is out of production. It turns up on the second-hand market; there is no new-boat channel for it.
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
Long discontinued; composite/carbon only. No reliable original RRP found.
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