Comfortable ski for my girlfriend

Hey team -

I'm sure this is not a new phenomenon, but since I'm hooked I'm keen to get my girlfriend on a ski too.

She used to paddle K1s, including the Murray Marathon, so she should be pretty quick on the uptake.

Problem is, when she has sat in my Fenn Elite, she feels like the cockpit is too small for her hips, and that it puts a lot of pressure on her back.

Anybody had similar problems, and can you point me to which models might be good for her to try?

Sam

What about the Knysna Racing Jester, it is designed for women and shorter paddlers

Have you looked at the Fenn Spark?

Hey Sam.

Sounds like your girlfriend wants a fairly high performance boat but one with a wider bucket that most elite skis. I think stellar skis have pretty wide buckets compared to other boats in the same category.

Adam.

Go have a good hard look at the Stellar SES - nice roomy bucket, low volume, quick and best built ski on the market

Knysna Jester:

I have a 10yo son currently paddling outriggers and wants to paddle skis instead. The Jester is being promoted as a junior ski in Australia. Has anybody got any feedback on these things for kids. The look like they are great value.

She should be able to fit into any Epic seat without any issue.

Hi Sam. I've got a Spark which I think is fractionally snugger than an Elite. So she won't fit that, though she'd love the boat otherwise, being quite K1-like in size and responsiveness.The Stellar SES was roomier and also had a bigger drop from bum to feet, hence easier on the back and hamstrings. Still a low volume ski, quick, and as Owen said, exceptionally well built. Get a red one.

Thanks everyone - will go check them out over the next few weeks!

Hey spudnut apparently it's very good I was recommended one but I was too tall at 1,8m and growing