[Paddlewise] surf skis?

From: Julio MacWilliams <juliom_at_cisco.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 14:05:32 -0800 (PST)
Could anyone please define what is a surf ski?

Are those long 19feet x 18inch rockets really used in surf?

Are they all open deck? Or does a long and narrow closed deck
kayak qualify?

Do they all have rudders? Is that necessary/desirable?

Can a 18feet x 19inch Greenland kayak be considered a 
surf ski? If not, what does it need?

thanks!

- Julio
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