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The Alabama 650 and How Endurance Racing in the US shaped Epic Innovation
For surfski paddlers, a "big day out" is normally anything over 2 hours of paddling. However, for a growing group of racers in the United...
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Epic Kayaks
Feb 262 min read
What is a Surfski?
The wonderfully versatile surfski. Possibly the most versatile paddlecraft on the water, the sleek, simple and lightweight design of a...
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Kenny Howell
Aug 23, 20237 min read
Epic at the Gorge
The Totally Epic 2023 Gorge Downwind Champs Lining up for the men’s surfski start. Photo courtesy of Gorge...
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Kenny Howell
Aug 10, 20237 min read
Meet SurfskiFUN of Hungary!
Nothing but fun at SurfskiFUN! Fans of international sprint kayaking competition know the country of Hungary is a perennial powerhouse in...
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Epic Kayaks
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Choosing the Right Paddle Angle for Surfski Paddlers- The Shift to a Lower Feather
When it comes to surfski paddling, the paddle angle plays a crucial role in a paddler's technique, comfort, and injury prevention....
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Alessia Faverio
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Epic Kayaks Newsletter
Check out our latest news-worthy articles! Introducing the Generation 4 V10! Born on the ocean, the V10 legacy continues. Q & A with...
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Kenny Howell
Apr 10, 20233 min read
The Legacy Continues...
Introducing the Generation 4 V10 Born on the ocean A Brief History of the V10 Surfski The Epic V10 ignited a revolution in surfski design...
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Kenny Howell
Apr 10, 20238 min read
Q&A with Danielle McKenzie – Epic Athlete
By Kenny Howell Danielle McKenize - or “DMack,” her obligatory Aussie nickname - joined Team Epic in November 2022. She is a human ball...
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Alessia Faverio
Apr 10, 20234 min read
Hanging Out at the First Surfski Symposium: The Photo Recap and Interview with Founder, Omar Chacon
Photos by Christina Gonzalez Article by Alessia Faverio On a sunny spring weekend, March 11 and 12th, the Surfski Foundation hosted the...
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Epic Kayaks
Feb 23, 20236 min read
5 Epic Downwind runs for your bucket list
Downwind paddling is seen as the holy grail for most surfski paddlers, and the reason why many choose to take up the sport. We’ve chosen...
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Kenny Howell
Jan 4, 20236 min read
SURFSKI RUDDERS: WHY WE USE THEM, AND WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR YOU
Rudders for all occasions. Which one is the best for your conditions? Epic has a rudder to match every environment. From flatwater...
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Steve Leveen
Nov 11, 20225 min read
A Veteran Recreational Kayaker Reviews the Epic V5
by Steve Leveen Author of America's Bilingual Century and Founder of America the Blinigual Project 4 November 2022 I've been a...
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Kenny Howell
Nov 7, 202221 min read
Meet the People Who Paddle Epic Surfskis
We asked paddlers from around the world to share what they love about their favorite outdoor activity, as well as their favorite Epic...
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Kenny Howell
Oct 18, 20228 min read
What's your Number?
THE STORY BEHIND THE EPIC SURFSKI NUMBERING SYSTEM From the V5 to the V14, Epic has your number. But what do these boat model numbers...
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Kenny Howell
Apr 19, 202221 min read
In Search of Stability: Aging Gracefully With a Wider Surfski
Father Time always shows up uninvited to the party. He doesn’t bother to knock, but just barges through the front door, helps himself to...
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Epic Kayaks
Dec 14, 20211 min read
New Elite Color - Grey
Introducing our new elite color scheme for the 2022 season. A few new grey elites are already on the water, with more coming in over the...
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Epic Kayaks
Nov 16, 20184 min read
Why your paddle matters!
An interview with Greg Barton, Epic Paddles Designer... No matter how fast a kayak is designed to run through the water, it’s not going...
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Epic Kayaks
Sep 14, 20181 min read
Surfski Basics
Are you new to surfski or wanting to remind yourself of the basics? Enjoy this short Surfski Basics Introduction Video Series from EPIC...
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Epic Kayaks
Aug 10, 20182 min read
Introducing the new ProGrip Series
Epic is excited to announce the new ProGrip Series Wing paddles. The ProGrip Series offers an all new combination of shafts that allow...
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