Try before you commit
Where to buy
We don't sell boats or take commission. These are links to makers and dealers. If you want to try a ski first, call the dealer to check they have a demo boat available.
Australia
Call before travelling: listed brands and stock change, and demo availability matters more than showroom size.
Makers
If you're outside the markets above, start with the maker's website. Most list their dealers, and some sell direct.
Before you buy
Paddle it first, in the water you'll use it in. A ski that feels steady on a flat river can feel different in chop, and the reverse can be true too. Some skis feel tippy sitting still but settle once they're moving.
Choose a layup for how you'll use it. Carbon is stiffer and lighter, and suits racing. Glass is heavier and cheaper, and copes better with being dragged up a beach. Check the weight fit for your own weight too, because a ski reviewed by someone 15 kg lighter won't feel the same for you.