Intermediate Ski
 
The Fennix Swordfish S is one of the best skis on the market for the mid pack paddler looking for a stable platform that is still fast and compedative. It maintains the stability and speed of its predecessor with improved surfing performance thanks to the advanced seat and rudder.

It has an ability to stay at the top of the waves which makes it effective in downwinding.
In addition, the new ergonomics of the seat provide appreciable comfort.
 
Details
Length: 6.1 m | Width: 45 cm | Seat Width:  40.5cm
 
The all-new Fennix version of the Swordfish S has seen the countries most popular ski go one step further. The Fennix Swordfish S has finer lines and new front half of the ski, which makes for an extremely responsive craft while maintaining the stability and feel of the older model. The Fennix Swordfish S offers the amazing downwind surfing ability and is the next step up from the XT  range or for those looking for greater speed and a new challenge. The Fennix Swordfish S has a smaller bump and will accommodate paddlers shorter than 5’5. 
 
So what’s different to the previous model?  
 
The shape of the bow deck (nose) is tapered down – this is visually the biggest difference
Increased volume in the front of the ski and slightly more v-shape on the front half of the hull 
Improved downwind surfing performance
The seat design has changed slightly – still super comfortable!
The width of the ski at the paddle entrance is narrower by approximately 1cm
Rudder position has remained the same as the previous model
 
Construction
Glass Vac: Vacuum bagged fibreglass, vinylester resin.​
Fenn vacuum bag all layups which give a consistent weight and even spread of resin throughout the ski. The glass vac layup offers the customer an affordable ski.
Vacuum glass (white gelcoat finish): ~14.5kg.
 
Hybrid: Vacuum bagged fibreglass/carbon, epoxy resin.
The Hybrid layup uses a special layer of carbon and fibreglass interwoven fabric along with another layer of fibreglass. This layup creates strength while reducing weight enabling a more affordable product. There is very little difference between full carbon and hybrid layups in ​weight making this layup a first-class racing product.
Hybrid (grey epoxy finish): ~12.5kg
 
Carbon: Vacuum bagged carbon, epoxy resin.
This is the premium layup, carbon and epoxy are used and vacuum bagged to create a light and stiff racing craft. 
Actual average weights for the different constructions are:
Full carbon (grey epoxy finish): ~9.5 to 11kg (depending on model)