So you wanna be a Rock Star?

[Jeremy M]

Made Fresh from Tennessee...Rockstar(M) First one available at O.O.O. in Hot Springs...Check it out! Also, demo Large now in stock!

[BMuu]

could a 6'1" tall person fit?

[ScottH]

need more info.

shoe size
in-seam length
weight
birth mark location

if your feet are reasonable, I would guess probably. I am 5'11", 33" in-seam, 180lbs, left check :shock: and have plenty of room. Careful not to move the seat too far back if you have long legs, Jackson playboats like the weight to be center to slightly forward.

[gannon311]

Scott is that yours??

[BMuu]

6'1" 10.5 feet 32" waist 180#

overdeveloped quads from biking :)

I can barely squeeze myself into the 2010 fun, the 2007 fun is a little easier with the wider knees.

[ScottH]

Scott is that yours??

Not mine, I ordered an SL with blue in it.

[ScottH]

6'1" 10.5 feet 32" waist 180#

overdeveloped quads from biking :)

I can barely squeeze myself into the 2010 fun, the 2007 fun is a little easier with the wider knees.

You will just have to try it. Thick thighs might be a deal breaker. The 2010 AllStar had knees pockets that were much higher than previous boats.The Rock Star has the same knees pockets but the thigh hooks are a little more agressive and may dig in. At your weight the the LARGE RockStar is going to be too big.

Have you tried a Pyranha Molan? It is a very good boat and the thigh hooks and knee area is a completely different layout that might work for you. Its not as loose as the RS but plays very well.

[gannon311]

Scott is that yours??

Not mine, I ordered an SL with blue in it.

That's what I decided to go with to. Black and white maybe come out looking like an oreo?

[JBL1026]

Got a '10 Superstar in great shape bought back in July, Looking to get into the new rockstar if the price is right of course..... What we talking if i was to trade this near new boat in for the rockstar..... Don't hurt me please. if i would have known this was coming out i would have waited, which is bull s**t in my opinion that they didint wait the three years to put out this one. but all bull s**t aside, help me out..... So what you think you could do for me..... Mine is a superstar and i'm sure i'll need the large rock star..... What kind of price am i looking? Bottom dollar.... my boats nearly new, bought in july so you know what kind of water hasnt presented itself in these parts. let me know casue i'm realy interested, even if it is a demo...... mackey, i know you'll do me right! Let me know cause i'll be line down that way to make it happen!

[Big Daddy D]

Got my new Rock Star Wednesday evening. Paddle it for 3 hours on the Dallas Waves Saturday. I've been paddling a 2008 All Star and my son's 2010 All Star the past couple of years. I have an elite but I ordered it with the foam block instead of the unhappy feet.

The first thing I noticed was how the higher seat made it feel different when I sat in it. My knees felt tighter and closer together in the boat. My backband also felt much lower. Instead of being around my lower back and waist it was more on butt. It felt different and I didn't feel as snug, but this ended up being a good thing. On the older All Star, the ropes on the backband often rubbed and cut into my sides. After 3 hours in the Rock Star, I had no abrasions or raw spots from the ropes. The lower backband was plenty secure and actually less restrictive, allowing more movement from my lower back and waist. Small thing, but the hip pads in the Rock Star were easier to adjust than in my All Star as well.

I adjusted the seat as far forward as I could and trimmed down the foam block to get as forward as possible. I'm not a large guy (5' 10", 165 lbs) so I was concerned about initiating the bow with the additional volume. To my surprise, I found the boat easy to initiate in flat water and it felt very balanced.

In the wave hole, the boat was loose. It definitely wants to spin. It was fast and I was catching and staying on parts of the wave that others had difficulty staying on. But the thing I liked best was that it felt more stable. Perhaps due to the additional width, there were several times that I was sure I was going to get flipped or window shaded and the boat responded and I didn't. It recovered quickly and kept me upright when I'm sure I would have taken a head bath in my other boats.

The wave was at an in-between level on Saturday, however, I was able to attempt a few ender/loops in the little pocket just behind wave on surfers left. It did seem to have a lot of pop out of the water, but I really couldn't give it an accurate test.

I know 3 hours is hardly enough time to make an accurate assessment. I have no idea how it will be running a river. But my first reaction is that I'm really glad I went ahead and made the investment. I think it's going to be a very fun boat and allow me to improve my freestyle skills. Especially now that we have a play spot 24/7/365.

BDD