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Stellar Kestrel

A 6.3m x 42.9cm elite hull taken from the Eagle and narrowed by 1cm for efficiency. Stellar's drawing shows a slender bow, reduced wetted surface, slight flare above the waterline for secondary stability, a rounded keel with a rockered stern for steering, and a peaked bow deck to shed water; deck handles are dropped to save weight.

Length
6.3 m
Beam
42.9 cm
Deck
33.9 cm
Lightest
10.5 kg
 
 
Stellar Kestrel, studio side profile
studio side profile · stellarkayaks.com

Specifications

Length
6.3 m
Beam
42.9 cm
Deck height
33.9 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
A$5,195 · US$5,370

Layup weights

Alpha10.5 kg
Excel11.3 kg
Multi-Sport13.7 kg

On-water profile

Stability
4–6
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
9

Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight. How we rate.

Stability here means how steady the ski feels sitting still on flat water. Where two craft have overlapping ranges, we can't say which is more stable. Downwind handling is a separate thing, covered in the evidence note below.

Evidence note

This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 5 linked sources.

Suits: Flat-water racing and downwind runs for smaller, experienced paddlers who can hold a sub-43cm hull in open-ocean bumps.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–90 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 63–93 kg. This estimate is a guide, not a limit. Seat fit, conditions and paddling style matter. Lighter paddlers can still enjoy a larger hull, especially downwind. A test paddle is the best check.

Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.

Generations

current (launch year not published)

Elite ski built on the Eagle (2023 SEL replacement) hull, narrowed by 1cm to 42.9cm, with a small ergonomic bucket, reduced-volume cockpit, RT-1 footboard and no deck handles. Aimed at smaller and lighter elite paddlers.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Eagle-derived hull in a narrower, lower-volume package for smaller paddlers
  • Light: 10.5-11.3kg in the carbon and Kevlar layups
  • Clean deck with no deck handles and a peaked, water-shedding bow

Cons

  • No Advantage layup, so the entry price starts at Excel
  • Narrow 42.9cm beam needs elite-level balance
  • Limited AU availability (one dealer; not on the AU Stellar site)

Where to buy

Stellar Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Stellar Kayaks Australia · AU ↗

Cheapest layup offered is Excel (no Advantage). AUD: Horizon Line Excel $5,195, Multi-Sport +$500 ($5,695). USD (stellarkayaksusa.com): Excel $5,370, Multi-Sport $5,370, Alpha $6,715, plus a $100 shipping surcharge. Not listed on stellarkayaks.com.au.

Sources

BetaRatings are estimatesRatings are estimates. How we get the numbers. Prices checked August 2026.