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2015+ Jackson 4fun - A not very fun boat.

Doesn't the last gen fun look like a great boat in that picture? Nice and vertical, long controllable ends, the bow is down and balanced. It looks pretty sick right? Myself and a good friend that I consider largely my playboating equal, …

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Jackson Kayak - Nirvana Large Review

I've now been paddling the Nirvana since the fall of 2017, which at the time of this review puts me at about six months or so of paddling this boat. I've taken it on class 4 rivers, I've done back to back comparisons on my favorite secti…

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Long term review (1 year of ownership)

I've now been paddling the Antix for a little over a year. It's been the boat I paddled the most, to the point I'd say I paddle it about 85% of the time I go out. I've paddled it on class 4, I've taken it over waterfalls, I've taken it o…

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2016/2017 Chasis & Suspension Completion

2015/2016 was based primarily around the front suspension and some other chasis aspects. 2017 was based around wrapping up the rear suspension and chasis, getting big tires, and fixing the sloppy work done on the front (note to self: Sti…

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The Antix and my ACA Instructor Training

Per the encouragmenet of a friend, I ponied up the funds for a last minute entry into the ACA Instructor training. I'd been wanting to do it for some time, but was concerned some local politics might play a factor into things (I can't ge…

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Initial Impressions

NOTE: Before reading this keep in mind these were just initial impressions, and I now highly endorse this boat! The new Jackson Kayak Antix seemed like a promising boat when I first saw it. I'm a big fan of Jackson and paddle their boats…

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