# Stellar S2E

> Double by Stellar. Canonical page: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/stellar-s2e/
> Cite as: Stellar S2E, Surfski Index, https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/stellar-s2e/ (checked 2026-10-15). Terms: https://surfskiindex.com/using-our-data/

## Specifications
- Length: 7.5 m
- Beam: 48 cm
- Deck height: 38.4 cm
- Layup weights: Alpha 18.5 kg, Excel 18.8 kg, Multi-Sport 22.3 kg, Advantage 22.5 kg
- Usually paddled by: Paddlers in chop

## Ratings (Surfski Index estimates)
- Stability band 6–8 out of 10 (dimension estimate, low confidence).
- Speed rated 8 out of 10.

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

These ratings are Surfski Index estimates, worked out from published dimensions, traced hull shapes where we have them, and reviews. They are not supplied by the maker or timed on the water. How a ski feels depends on your weight, skill, set-up and the conditions, so use them to shortlist skis and paddle one before you buy. Method: https://surfskiindex.com/how-it-works/#limits

Evidence note: This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 2 paddler reports and 4 linked sources.

## Paddler weight
Estimated sweet spot 78–91 kg per seat, broader estimated guide 64–95 kg. An estimate from hull dimensions, not the designer's intended weight.

## Suits
True ocean and downwind for a pair; big water, open coast, and long-distance/marathon doubles racing. Confidence to push in all conditions without sacrificing speed.

## Hull
24'7" ocean double, 48cm beam, with ample bow volume and higher gunwales than the S2EL to shed water offshore. Dual venturi/Debrito flush bailers for fast draining; 220kg capacity fits two paddlers 1.65-2.0m.

## What works
- Very fast - two paddlers on a long waterline
- Stable enough to push hard in real ocean conditions
- High bow volume + higher gunwales handle offshore water
- Efficient dual venturi bailers

## Trade-offs
- Doubles are a niche, small used market
- Needs a committed, matched paddling partner
- Long/heavy to car-top and store
- Narrow 48cm hull still demands balance from both seats

## Generations
- 2015-: Stellar Double Elite; ocean-oriented double. Sibling S2EL (Double Elite Low) is the flatter/lower-volume flatwater variant

## What paddlers say
- Marketed and reviewed as a genuine ocean double with confidence-inspiring stability that doesn't compromise speed (Stellar / TC Surfski, Liquid Surf and Sail listings)
- S2E chosen over the lower S2EL by paddlers wanting more bow volume and freeboard for open-water downwind (dealer descriptions)

## Sources
- https://www.stellarkayaks.com/S2E-surf-ski
- https://liquidsurfandsail.com/stellar-elite-double-s2e/
- https://tcsurfski.com/stellar-s2e/
- https://www.paddleshop.com.au/products/stellar-elite-double-s2e/

## Prices
Current new prices and dealers: https://surfskiindex.com/surfskis/stellar-s2e/#buy