Pikey gets the new All-Star on Hurley in England and sends in this review!

Independent review of the new Jackson Kayaks

For a long time now Pikey (Chris Bucksey) and Jackson importer Square Rock’s
main man Aaron have been trying to get me in a Jackson Kayak. The main
reason
for this other than to sell more boats is because they both know how much
I didn’t get on with the original range. I have now paddled both the new
Fun and the new Allstar and here is what I have to say.

Factors they both have in common.
Extremely quick to set up, no messing around 10 mins max.
Extremely roomy considering how small they both are.
Extremely comfortable, increasing paddling time without having to
get out.
Extremely quick hull and that’s a massive biggy for me as the UK
features
are mainly slow and require that extra speed.
.Extremely light in weight.

The Fun

Is a great play boat and goes massive; it carves like no other boat I have
paddled. All play boating tricks are possible but this isn’t where it stops
this boat is brilliant down rivers. Its very stable forgiving and because
of the very well thought out rails carves into the line you choose and stays
on track. I can imagine it being good on the surf as well because of the
way it holds a carve.

The Allstar

This boat is the best play boat I have paddled. It’s extremely loose
and
can spin forever. The boat excels in every area so far I can’t fault it.
Loose, quick, release’s exactly when you need it too and it carves really
well. The boat goes massive on every aerial move. It is several steps up
from the Fun but that doesn’t take away how great the Fun is especially for
someone who wants to play boat and run middle level rivers.

The new boats from Jackson Kayak are Awesome and I recommend everyone goes
out and demos one, either from your mates, sponsored paddlers, the
shops/importers
or me when I receive my shinny new toys from Jackson.

See you on the water in whatever Kayak you choose but I do strongly
recommend
Jackson Kayak.

Gareth Harvey