Black Spring Kayaks Training And Touring Surfski F 425

SURFSKI F 425

Summary

The surfski is a true pocket rocket. At F 425cm, it is on the short side for a surfski, but it carries enough speed for experienced paddles to enjoy in rough conditions, while having all the stability that a beginner needs to get into surfski paddling. On top of that, it boasts hatches front and back, making it a double up as a touring kayak too.

Hull design

The rounded hull and soft edges create a smooth ride in turbulent conditions, with just enough of a keel towards the bow and stern to cut through the water and help tracking. It has a long waterline, making it fast for its length. The aggressive, high volume bow punches through waves with ease. The stern has a lot of volume right behind the seat to create stability when going through waves, while tapering towards the end for more controlled surfing of swells.

Whether you are an absolutely beginner worrying about staying upright or an experienced paddler looking for a stable craft to hone your surf zone skills, the width of the F 425 combined with the voluminous rails creates an extremely stable ride.

The F425 surfski is standard fitted with an understern rudder, while an overstern rudder is available too. It is also comes standard with a custom designed venturi self-bailer.

Deck design

Everything on the deck revolves around efficiency. The ergonomic cockpit design enables hours in the seat, great for training and long-distance touring. The large cutaway design in front of seat allows for a more efficient forward paddling stroke.

A large oval hatch on the stern deck turns the surfski into a nifty touring kayak. A smaller round hatch in front of the cockpit allows for the storage of smaller items in the bow too, which is essential for proper trimming of the hull when the stern is loaded.

The stern features some handy bungee cords for storage of easy-access items. A bottle holder, bow and stern handles as well as centre handles round off the deck.

Specs

Length: 425cm

Width: 60cm

Cockpit front height: 34cm

Weight: 24kg

Bow hatch size: 8” round

Bow hatch volume: 86L

Stern hatch size: 44x26cm oval hatch

Stern hatch volume: 108L