4 Fun review for steep technical river running

September 16, 2004

Hi Eric

I just wanted to write a quick e-mail saying how happy
I am with my new 4fun. I have only managed two trips out, since purchasing
it a couple of weeks ago, but already I am happier with it than any other
boat I have owned. (Prozone 235, Tekno) The rivers I have paddled have
been low volume, steep and technical. (See pic attached, I am the dark
triangle near the bottom of the drop.) The 4fun has excelled in these
conditions. >From what I have read on the web, most people have commented
on the ease of rolling and the edge stability, which are both important
when river running. However, what I was pleasantly surprised about was
the natural boofing capability. I know it’s got a big rocker, but this
boat is amazingly easy to boof, which is very reassuring in technical
water.

I plan to get it on a wave and in a hole ASAP to test
the playing potential.

Thanks for making a great boat, it was well worth the
wait.

Rich

PS The Outfitting rocks. I am 6’2" and have never
been comfortable in a playboat longer than 10mins. The 4fun is so easy
to setup to be comfortable and secure in.