Go large! There are boats like the large Jed, Large Jitsu, and even Large Mobius that don't have the tank feeling that the large Jacksons do. They have slightly less volume and work great for people like you and me bridging the gap between other companies' jump from md to lg. I found the large jitsu at 6'1 170 to be really paddle-able.

 

6'-5", 195-210lbs, size 14's.
I feel you.

Really hard to get good trim in a short playboat where you need ALL that forward space and still have to move the seat back.


Get out the heat gun. If you punch the knees out just a bit and the toe box just a bit, you can move the seat forward 1-2", and that can make a HUGE difference in trim with minimal changes in volume.

 

6'-5", 195-210lbs, size 14's.
I feel you.

Really hard to get good trim in a short playboat where you need ALL that forward space and still have to move the seat back.


Get out the heat gun. If you punch the knees out just a bit and the toe box just a bit, you can move the seat forward 1-2", and that can make a HUGE difference in trim with minimal changes in volume.

Thank you!

 

I'd try a bigger boat and not worry so much about being on the low end of the weight range. Your height, reach and higher center of mass will likely give you plenty of leverage to throw a higher volume boat around. Sizing up has it's advantages with this class of boat when it comes to surfing trim and pop needed for aerial tricks.

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Thanks! Yah, I would like to be as centered as possible

 

I'm 6'1" and struggle to cram myself far enough forward to keep the rockstar4.0 properly trimmed, removed seat pad and foot bag and bloody toes after a session. And the boat sucks unless you can get the seat to the middle. Get a Large.

The only thing you really give up with the Large boat will be easy flatwater bow initiations, and with skill you can do anything you want. The 4.0 is a sweet boat when its balanced correctly and a total drag when you're too far back. If it feels too big, raise your seat - add foam or another seat cushion, it makes a big difference in how much leverage you have to throw it around.
Good Luck!

 

Thank you for the advice! I think the large is the way I am going to go

 

Or the ol' chop yourself off at the shins and it will also be easier to buy pants trick!

 

I was thinking that was the next logical step