There is a good reason for the low price of the XLR8 Odyssey , check out www.surfski.info/content/view/419/147/
If you bought the Odyssey I hope they were clear about the origins of the ski when they sold it to you.
Alain, Has the followup article been done for the poll results and manufacture feedback after 6months??
On the topic of surfski weight my Think EVO 12kgs, $3790AU