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TOPIC: Help - ski for a long legged intermediate paddler? I weigh approx. 100kg, am 6'3" with size 15 feet (for kayaks & skis, the foot size means I need more legroom) and would describe myself as an intermediate ski paddler. My biggest problem is finding a ski which I can fit on. If possible, I would like to find a ski which my son can also fit on - 6'7" but with smaller feet. I have been told (admittedly by those that sell Epic's), that the V10 Sport would be ideal, except when I paddle it, the bucket/leg/foot well isn't long enough and my knees are to high. I paddled an Epic V12 last weekend and again, my knees were to high. I therefore have to conclude the Epics are to small for me. I also tried a Vajda Orca on the weekend. I had more leg room than the Epic, but I still felt my knees were to high. I find the Vajda and v10 bucket identical length and use the same one hole back on the plate. I just fit in the V12, it is shorter, probably just a touch short for me but manageable. Try the Stellar SE. There are a few threads on here already if you have a look around. Follow the path of the independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the dangers of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity. And on issues that are important to you, stand up and be counted at any cost.--- Thomas J. Watson I am 6'3" and around 115kg with size 13 feet. I have the stellar SE and set up for me I still have approx 1 inch of adjustment in front of my foot plate. So it maybe an option for you. Best to try it out for yourself Thanks Shanan, I will try to find a Stellar SE to try out - but I think my bigger foot size will use up more than the spare inch adjustment that you have. Anyone know of a Stellar SE I can try around Melbourne? Hi there, I am 198cm (which I think is 6ft 5) and 108kg before dinner and I paddle the V10. I actually have the footplate pushed as far forward as it can go and not plugged onto a pin, and it fits fine and has never slipped. If slipping did cause any issues, I am sure I could find a quick solution to fix it. At 108kg I do find the bucket snug, but not uncomfortable at all. Does anyone know how the Fenn Elite stacks up for the giants? I'm 6'5 and 97 kgs. I'm paddling a Fenn elite SL at the moment and have no problem with the leg length, I have about four holes left till the end of the slider however the bucket is a tight fit for me. I'm using a seat pad just to raise me out of the bottom of the seat and it's going well. I am 6 ft 8 inches, 195 lbs (a bit over 2m and 88kg) and I have paddled the V10 with the foot plate extension kit for 3 years and a Fenn Elite with the stock foot plate for the past year and a half and the Fenn has more length. I did try out one of the new redesigned Think skis and was amazed that I could extend the plate well past the spot that I needed. Astounding!