More Fun on the Gauley!

October 13, 2006

By Stephen Wright

After many days in my 07 Fun, I can say that this boat rocks! It’s
the perfect Gauley boat: giving HUGE loops, easy slot moves and other
difficult downriver lines, and still able to do splatwheels-kickflips-macho
moves-stern squirt, and other downriver play moves. As to sizing for the
New Fun, I’m 140lbs and 5’4" which makes the Fun a bit large on me as a
playboat. It takes a bit more effort to flatwater cartwheel than the
classic allstar, but is substantially easier than the classic fun. It’s
ridiculously forgiving downriver, rolls easily, and loops bigger than I ever
thought possible. Super comfortable and roomy, though I’m admittedly
waiting for the 2Fun for my size to play with. It seems like 160-170 is the
best all-around river/play weight. For me, it’s more river-runner, while
Jay can still comfortably paddle it at nearly 200lbs and he throws it around
like a dedicated playboat.

Enjoy the photos from a day on the Gauley with Clay, Jeremy, Brad, Pikey,
and others last week. Clay, Brad, and I shot the photos which include the
biggest loops I’ve ever gotten on film at Hungry Mother. Now I’m in PA at
Jeremy’s house, where he’s been helping me re-chopify my squirt boat for
maximum sinkage. Then tonight it will be off to Canada with Pikey for more
Ottawa/Lachine action!

Live from Red Lion, PA,

Stephen Wright