Yes, she is fast and easy even for me (186/84). I feel that I´m a little too heavy to get her up to top speed for longer distance. That doesn´t bother me cause I can easily match other kajaks. She is also very easy to manouver and feel very secure even if you lean her so that water is well upon the sprayskirt.
The Shooting Star is also a real magnet on land and on water. She match very well along with the Panache. Two real beauties of different styles. And both with exellent performance.