Both the Fun 1 and the All-Star have seen 25+ hours of on the water testing each. The objective was to collect specific information about each characteristic of the boats including, ergonomics, river running ability, feel for rolling, speed, wave surfing, hole surfing, squirting, vertical moves, air, user friendliness, and more. Each characteristic was carefully considered before making these prototypes, but nothing beats proper on the water objective testing for closing the gap between theory and reality.

The Fun 1 was close on most accounts to the objective, with the exception of some minor tweaks in the rocker profile, volume placement, and ergonomics. The final design has just been completed on the computer by David Knight and the next step is to make the mold. The interior design that Jackson Kayak will use to eliminate the holes in the boat was the final step that had to be worked out. David spent hundreds of hours making this come together. So those bags under his eyes were for your kids benefit!

Paddling the All-Star has been a liberating experience for me. I can do things in the boat that I could never do at Rock Island before. The smaller waves have become incredible testing grounds (playgrounds). I can Helix where I could never before, loop higher and easier than ever before, and simply surf around like crazy. I am very happy with the first prototype. There are many changes I will make in the final model. Pretty much at least one adjustment in each category. However, this is the best first prototype we have made since the XXX years ago.

The Fun- My next project is to make a plastic prototype of the Fun. This will happen in December. I can’t wait to get in that boat. It will comfortably and confidently get me down most of the rivers I run, and play like a rodeo boat, what more could I ask for.

Thanks for keeping up with the progress!

All Star testing

Dane running the Fun 1 through it's paces

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