New Fenn Single Ski Launched *** Updated ***

*** Updated 16 Feb 2006 ***

The new Fenn single ski was tested on the sea for the first time on the weekend of 11 Feb 2006. Keith Fenn said that he was pleased with the handling of the ski, that it performed well upwind and seemed to catch the small runs nicely. "But," he said, "I'm obviously biased! We're going to get some of the top guys to try it over the next few weeks."

The new ski, whose name has not yet been decided, is aimed at the top end of the market. It has the following characteristics:

• Single footwell
  
• Single plate adjustable rudder pedals.
  
• Narrower than the Fenn Mako Millennium in front of the seat (i.e. in the area of the catch).
  
• Retains the wider seat (than the older Fenn Mako).
  
• Wider at and behind the seat.
  

The ski is being tested by a selection of paddlers at Gonubie (near East London).

Photos will be added to this story as soon as they're available. 

Dimensions: 

The new ski has the following dimensions:

• Length: 6.44m (i.e. 21' 1.4")
• Width: 44cm (17.3")
• Weight: same as the Fenn Millennium (i.e. 28-32 lbs - carbon graphite; 35-38 lbs - fibreglass)

Price: It'll be priced approx. the same as the Fenn XT