Super Star gets put to the test at Gauley, and now at Rock Island- Big Boaters deserve the same attention the little ones do. Emily gets the Star, I get the All-Star, and now, finally, the Super Star will put a smile on anybody that is over the norm in size.

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