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Is this a good price ? - by: Dhoo

Thinking of buying this used EPIC V8 black tip version year 2016 All scratches are on the pics and nowhere else. Rudder mechanical is in working order. any advise? Should I be worry about the...

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How long do you give a new ski when demoing before writing it off ? - by: uk...

I've been trying out a new ski for the last month. I paddle a couple of times a week for a couple of hours each time. 80% of my time is on flatwater or light chop and I'm loving the ski there. Full...

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Nelo Viper 46 SOT - by: Jef58

Looks like Nelo is offering a sit on top version of the Viper 46. Should be a good fitness boat or fast flat water craft that could appeal to a lot of warm water paddlers. It may be a little twitchy...

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Gold Coast - Shout out to Hope Island Paddlers - by: cooldollar

Hi All. I am moving to Hope Island on the Gold Coast in July. I am an absolute beginner and keen to buy an EPIC V8 Pro to rip up the Broadwater and surrounds. Any advice from groups of paddlers in the...

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Do I quit surfski? - by: manta

Hi There I have posted before on trying to increase my paddling speed and how I have been struggling. In January I hurt my right shoulder again (have had many surgeries and separations in the past) and...

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Billy B's Surfski Leash System - by: SpaceSputnik

I am using both leg and paddle leashes. The disadvantage is this combo is obviously that they do tangle up, but I am not ready to lose the paddle leash. I have been known to have an overly loose grip...

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pencil flares in the USA? - by: tve

I'm looking for pencil flares that fit into a PFD and are readily available in the US. Does anyone have a recommendation? It looks like the PainsWessex MK8 that Rob likes are available from West...

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Nelo 550 - by: Y.C

Hello Im a 100kg men with nelo 550. I love it but i have the feeling that its really hard to go direct with it.all the time i have to see that the nose is on the right way.some time i feel that i...

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Lykra - by: Y.C

Hello I looking fot advice about best shirt .im a men I use lykra shirt . After around one hour of paddle  i have rubbed nipples. An on the next day a cannt go to the sea. Im looking for summer shirt...

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Leaking Epic Bailer - by: M.v.E.

I have an Epic Bailer in my old Stellar SR Ski that leaks ! Water is visibly seeping in when it´s closed. It has been installed 2 years ago and the Ski hasn´t been used that much since then.  I don´t...

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Drafting etiquette - by: BustedRudder

I wind up running into the same person at local surfski races. Said person goes out too fast, can't maintain it, then falls behind me and drafts for miles. That would be OK if said person did not...

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Nelo 550L vs Epic V10 Sport - anyone paddled both ? - by: uk gearmuncher

I haven't tried the Nelo 550L yet (hoping to soon) but having currently got an Epic V8 pro (and finding that more than comfortable) and then just having tried the V10 G3 (and found that a likely step...

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Custom built ski - by: Rossb

Hi Some of you might remember 8 or so months ago I posted 5 videos on my channel in which I describe the repairs I made to a Fenn Mako XT ski. In the first of these I showed some brief footage of a...

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Velocitek Makai on surfski - by: nd_1975

I have both a V8 and Evo III, i have used my Garmin 910xt for years but as I get older I can't see the numbers as well anymore. I wear a Fenix 5 on my wrist so don't need the tracking anymore. Has...

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Molokai! - by: PSwitzer

Anyone here doing the race, or have friends in Hawaii gearing up for Sunday?  The energy has been building for the last couple weeks, and now that the forecast is looking favorable, it is ramping up...

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Anyone go 'Walking With Giants' this week in SoCal? - by: MCImes

California has had some crazy wind and waves this week. We had 35kt wind and higher gusts a couple days ago, 25kt on monday, and ~18-23kt last night. Maverick's (a very famous surf spot by San...

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Stellar S18SG2 footplate too wide - by: 996023127265225@facebook

Hello guys (and girls ) First of all thanks again for the help to find my new ski. Still very happy with the S18S BUT!!!!!!: There is a problem. I am a tall guy so i have the footplate in the last...

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Water in hull - by: Epicpaddler

Hi all. I have an Epic v8pro that just recently started taking on water. I never noticed it before, but after a race last weekend I heard some water sloshing around in the hull. I turned the boat...

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Another new sit on top K1/Ski hybrid from ski manufacturer - by: uk gearmuncher

Looks like Epic have now brought a sit on top K1....

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Does Nelo 520 have a round hull ? - by: Jef58

Piggy backing on the SOT/K1 threads, I read where the Nelo 520 has a roundish hull compared to other beginner type skis.  I prefer a round hull over the flattish ones in the sloppy water I paddle in....

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