October 1, 2004

What size is the Super Star?

The Specs:

6'4" long
26.5" wide
13.5" tall
Weight 33 pounds (actual weight, not deceptive advertisers weight)

Fits a 37" inseam, size 14 foot
Ultimate Weight? This is a question that requires explanation.

1. Minimum weight that you can "lean clean" it in flatwater?- 175, with 200 being ideal.
2. Minimum weight that it is worth considering to buy 170 pounds (Dan Gavere and Clay Wright used it on the Gauley at a lesser weight but it was a little big for them at 165-170 and they wanted to be in the All-Star instead.)
3. Maximum weight- I have only seen up to 235 pounds in the boat and it was a rodeo machine. Colin Kemp weighs in at 225 and finds it to be perfect for him.
4. I would probably buy a Super Star instead of an All-Star if I was 185 or higher, if I want really big loops instead of all around, maybe 175.

Just FYI

Here are some photos of Andrew Dunning paddling the Super Star at 6'3" and 180 pounds. He has long legs and BIG feet.

:) EJ

Andrew Dunning with SuperStar

Andrew and Jeremy in the Super Star, with Junior Women's Hero Ali Wade in the All-Star

Andrew doing a re-entry into Rock Island

Canadian Jeremy Giving Rock Island a go in the Super Star

Starting his re-entry move in the Super Star

Stephen Wright (Hobbit King, 'cause he is not a Super Star sized guy!) in the All-Star

This is one version of a Super Star paddler- Tall, thin, young