Jackson Kayak Flow "On Water Review"

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Description
Want a modern creek boat without all the weight and volume? Find your Flow state in the NEW for '24, Jackson Kayak Flow Whitewater Kayak. Fun for all, it is the perfect combination of confidence inspiring stability and sporty "drive it like you stole it" attitude when you want it.
Just starting out in whitewater? Perfect, with traits from the tried-and-true Zen 3.0, there is stability in its width.
Pushing the boundaries of Class V? It's shorter, lighter, and more maneuverable than the Gnarvana. Inheriting that dry bow to ride high and float over everything.
Just what the people asked for, a full-on creek boat hull with a slimmed-down deck and shorter length for an easy-to-boof, easy to turn, and easy to learn experience that will put a smile on your face!
FEATURES
High Rockered Bow Profile
Carrying Strap in bulkhead for easy hiking in and out of your favorite rivers
Fan favorite Jackson Bee's Knees thigh hook system for increased contact and control in the thigh brace area
The highest shock absorbing system on the market, the Uni-Shock Bulkhead System
Sure-Lock Backband System - the lightest, most user-friendly system that can be adjusted specifically for your body type.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length
8’5”
Width
26.75”
Height
14.25”
Volume
77 gal
Weight
47 lbs
Opt Paddler Weight
120-200 lbs
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0:00 Walkthrough
2:00 Fit
2:24 Stability
2:44 Rolling
3:22 Tracking
4:25 Surfing
5:10 Spins
5:53 Tail Loads
6:37 Holes
7:36 Speed
9:00 Eddy Turns
10:00 River Running
11:10 Final Thoughts

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22 май 2024

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@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

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@opcfoundationtac 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Wade!

@AquaBoundTV 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, Wade! Can't wait to see your review of the Aqua Bound Aerial.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yeah for sure!

@dangerjudy5334 8 месяцев назад

Great review, thanks, also intrigued by that paddle

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Judy yeah seems Aquabound really making a go at a high end whitewater paddle to me these are the next evolution of the AT which some will live and some will hate just like the original AT

@wolfriveroutdoors 8 месяцев назад

Awesome review, Wade! Thanks 🫡🤘🛶

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Thanks

@ZywickiT3 8 месяцев назад

Great review Wade! I can't wait to get my hands on a Flow.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Awesome like to hear your feedback

@Solokayaker888 8 месяцев назад

I am stoked, setting down with cup of coffee now!

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yeah I love me some coffee ☕️

@tobaccoroadadventures 8 месяцев назад

Looking forward to the large coming out! Great review!

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Thanks And yeah curious what the sizing will be on that

@DanielBlanchat 8 месяцев назад

I like the unicorn color splotches on that boat

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

This color grew on my I wasn't a fan when first seen it.

@ADAMHALE-yp1zj 8 месяцев назад

So many great boats out there now days.

@followingrj 8 месяцев назад

Yes, makes it difficult to choose from

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

So true sound like a broken record but dam all the boats out there now days are just really good

@halieorr22 8 месяцев назад

Great review, Wade! I never thought I’d say this, but in this context it works.. I’m really enjoying my Flow! 😂😅

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

😂 love it

@pinkpackraft 6 месяцев назад

Hahaha! My Flow arrives mid-Nov (😂). Can't wait for next paddling season! (I'm in NH and it's time to gear up for fun in the snow.)

@halieorr22 6 месяцев назад

@@pinkpackraft enjoy your Flow! 🤣

@followingrj 8 месяцев назад

Good review, good to see Jackson progressing with newer models, somebody needs to hand them a memo, though, so they can possibly put out a mix master 2.0

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yup and 😂 tough sell MM2.0

@bfosterkayaking 8 месяцев назад

Another great review by Wade Harrison! This Flow looks way better than the Zen and a nice alternative to the Gnarvana.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Thanks and agreed this was a great improvement from JK

@jambianibob 8 месяцев назад

That looks like an option for my new boat. I'd love to see you review some older boats as many of us choose used boats. Would love to see a review of the Waka Tuna 2, Wavesport Recon and Zen 2 (seems the Zen 3 was not popular). Also I remember you saying once that the Wavesport Fuse was a terrible boat (I own one). You should also review your bottom 5 worst boats!

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yes, I would but those are very difficult to find and when I do they are trashed out no outfitting cracked ect think about it what dealers has demos in those so then it's like your down to find someone that owns one and willing to just let me use it and I don't get that many days on the river here lately and I sure don't want to spend them in crap kayaks for yesteryear I always try to get in a kayak that is like iconic if I can but there's only a few out there.

@1978JWJ 8 месяцев назад

Waiting to see how the large specs out. Hope it will be my Zen 2 replacement.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

I’m curious also how that will turn out

@scottgraham3071 8 месяцев назад

I’ve been hitting refresh waiting for this video!! Awesome review, I’m about to order one!!!

@scottgraham3071 8 месяцев назад

Literally just ordered from your link!! I’ve been looking for a boat for couple of years to compliment my braap on bigger water, but can’t stand the thought of going full on creeker. Dane sold me last week, but I was not gonna do it until you gave your opinion!!

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

THANKS Scott appreciate that let me know how everything goes with the boat!

@NChillbilly 3 месяца назад

Loved the review. I'm a little heavy for it at 210 but it's the best review yet on the Flow. I like a creek boat that can do it all. Maybe if I get back into paddling and drop some weight I will consider it. Unless you know of one suited better for my weight. I fluctuate between 205-215 at 6'.

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

I really like the flow and I’m around 180 so feel the size was prefect

@huntergipson3447 8 месяцев назад

Great review as always man! Thanks Wade 🫵🏼

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Thanks buddy!

@joshinfwtx4506 8 месяцев назад

"Best Jackson Creekboat" that's pretty good praise. With the easy to adjust outfitting and the all around performance you described Jackson ought to sell a lot of these. Seems like an ideal boat for a kayak school or WW rental business.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

YUP Exactly where I feel this boat will fall that's kind of what the Zen line up was meant for really.

@ryanmoran2393 8 месяцев назад

Well since you let it slip. What is in your humble opinion the best Jackson Boat ever made and why is it the Antix 2.0?

@kevinuher3415 8 месяцев назад

Thank Wade! Love your reviews. Compare to the Waka Stoke and zet 5 for a smedium ?~145lbs Have med Antix and small scorch, cause i dont like bath tubs. I paddle class3+ not true creeking yet, or big water. small gnar & code felt toobbig, and not sporty. Thanks

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yeah the size is spot on with this one

@macfawlty 6 месяцев назад

I’m loving my Level Six Ace I bought after your review. I definitely prefer it over my IR Klingon bungee, especially on Jackson boats with their shallow cockpit rims. So, I was considering selling my Alpha 75 to buy the Flow (or maybe a Code). Would you say ‘definitely, upgrade to the Flow’ or ‘the Alpha is perfectly good, don’t bother.’ I also have an Antix 2 and like the agility vs the Alpha.

@WadeHarrison 6 месяцев назад

Yeah I have the klingon also I have been very impressed with the Ace I went XL and it works on everything

@TheNorwoodCat 8 месяцев назад

I wish my Code had those edges!

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

just order one problem solved coloradokayak.com/collections/whitewater-kayaks/products/jackson-kayak-flow-whitewater-kayak?ref=wade

@gemmawatson6100 8 месяцев назад

That looks incredibly well mannered! Annnnnnnnd we aren't getting any down here in the next container😫

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yeah mate it’s a very well mannered craft

@gemmawatson6100 8 месяцев назад

@@WadeHarrison Do you know who designed it?

@stephenwright8779 8 месяцев назад

@@gemmawatson6100 The same team that designed the Antix 2, Rockstar V, and Gnarvana: David Knight & Tony Lee on shaping, directed by Clay, Dane, Nick, and myself. Lots of input from lots of others too. I'm really stoked on this boat :)

@gemmawatson6100 8 месяцев назад

@@stephenwright8779 Whoop, the designer has entered chat! I knew there was some Clay Wright in there somewhere! We have low volume steeps here, and this boat looks like it's going to be composed in the kind of places where I need it to perform - not seen anything else offering the low volume steep creek performance I need for quite a while, so this is definitely on the list if I can get one down here! Nice work - never (ever!) been enthusiastic about a Jackson boat before.

@stephenwright8779 8 месяцев назад

cheers!@@gemmawatson6100

@patrickbusche5665 3 месяца назад

I like the colors of it....😏

@WadeHarrison 3 месяца назад

They have some the best color combinations out there

@nycwhitewater 8 месяцев назад

damn, that's a bomber AB paddle. looks dope. Hey Wade, what's that offside stroke you're doin when getting in an eddy? Looks cool, never seen it before

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

yeah, they did good job on this paddle, and I just drop a crossbow in on eddy turns to keep the bow from slipping.

@nycwhitewater 8 месяцев назад

@@WadeHarrison nice!! Gonna have to give that a go, been slipping out of eddys since I started hardboatin! Thank ya

@jonnynails 8 месяцев назад

Looks like a fun boat. Really hoping they don't go to big on the large. The Gnar and Antix are 2 boats that come to mind where the large size is just too big. Big jump from the medium to large as well. Seems a lot of manufacturers forget about that 190-230lbs range of people. Dagger did the same thing to the large Rewind. Just too big and narrows your market to just those folks over 250lbs. Let's keep that large Flow under 8'8 length, no more than 27.25 inches wide and 85 gallons max!! Otherwise, you might as well paddle a medium Gnar. Jackson should get the J. Ortiz seal of approval on the large size prototype before they go to market!! 😉

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yeah they have made their largest ones way to large

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

And agree Jonny O is awesome 😎

@conorintemann7872 8 месяцев назад

I disagree. They don’t do a medium and xl, there are some of us that need the boats to have some leg room and the antix large doesn’t have much room. I do agree that the larges can be too wide (monstar) is my playboat, and it’s a lot to manage for my 36” waist but please don’t take away my leg room :)

@DiscosVideos 8 месяцев назад

I talked to Jackson (now that I’m a new dealer) and the Flow will be replacing the Zen series. You should revisit the Gnar. What didn’t you like about that boat? Asking for a friend that has one on its way 😉

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

The gnar to me feels like it was balanced weird like way to much bow and the stern was narrowed off which made it ride like bow up bobbing all over the place with not so good tracking and aesthetically the bow was very uncomfortable to look at while paddling 😂

@ScottGoode-ip2sc Месяц назад

Great review. I’m sitting at 225, and 6ft3. Is the Lg going to be a boat a larger class 3+,4 boater is going to like? I’ve actually really liked the Nirvana Lg but looking for something a Little bit more nimble, but without losing too much stability.

@WadeHarrison Месяц назад

DEFINITELY the L these run small

@ScottGoode-ip2sc Месяц назад

Any thoughts on the flow vs an OG? Performance, stability, forgiveness…

@codychitwood2383 8 месяцев назад

Would you happen to know if the Charlotte whitewater center has any Flows for demo? Headed there in a couple weeks and wouldn’t mind trying one. My local dealer on chattooga said they won’t get any until March. Not sure what that’s about.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

I'm going to say have to give them a call

@FeWolf 8 месяцев назад

Nice SE creeker, a win for Jackson would you run it in Co.?

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

for out there yes this is perfect

@trifilmer 7 месяцев назад

Wade, how are you feeling the difference where the stability is between the Flow and the Gnar? I recently paddled my Gnar then jumped not a buddy's Ripper - oh man! The Gnar feels like a large SUV, where as the Ripper 1 feels like a Rally Car!

@WadeHarrison 7 месяцев назад

Exactly I like the ripper 2

@artfisher1235 6 месяцев назад

You can camoflauge a Verus Flux hull by slapping a wider bow on it.

@WadeHarrison 6 месяцев назад

🤔 interesting take on that

@romerobinson8279 8 месяцев назад

It shows they are sold out of the aqua bound paddles. How much is one of the bent shaft ones? That flow looks like a great all around creeker/river runner

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yeah these just hit the market like today so probably going to have to build up some inventory

@norganic1972 8 месяцев назад

Now, to be honest, I'm a little disappointed with the test. I don't think it's the right environment to actually test this boat. Nevertheless, I'm happy to hear that you think the boat is so great. We also ordered one to test. I'm really looking forward to it. Hope January will come soon. :-)

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Hahah work with what I have I had a demo so why not and just to note there’s 100 other videos out there with this boat on every type of water it’s definitely a really good all round design thanks for the feedback

@brentwade9346 8 месяцев назад

I think the world needs a side/by/side with a M Scorch ;-)

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Will see if can make that happen

@jonathanmcelhinney5782 8 месяцев назад

Just curious, how does the Flow compare to the Hammer? Looks like they were designed for similar purposes

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Different but Kinda the same both are shorter Playfull creekers but feel the hammer is more performance overall in play and the flow is more creeker and more well-rounded for everything, but both can de either.

@GarySlimson 8 месяцев назад

@WadeHarrison it kinda reminds me of old pyranha burn 1.

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

That’s interesting 🤔

@GarySlimson 8 месяцев назад

@@WadeHarrison short stable creek with well defined edges, turns on a dime, is fun for river running... surfs. Sure it's modern design, but similar concept

@jasoncowan98 7 месяцев назад

@wadeharrison what do you think of that Level 6 skirt? I need a new skirt and the price on those looks attractive. Thanks!

@WadeHarrison 7 месяцев назад

Yes, I have been using it for over a year and still holding up great I recommend getting the XL cockpit size. Here is a link its seriously half the price of the IR Rand amzn.to/3tj5qh3

@jasoncowan98 7 месяцев назад

@@WadeHarrison thanks! I would buy from that link but they don’t seem to have an XL cockpit size available.

@jasoncowan98 2 месяца назад

@@WadeHarrison I bought a level six Ace and the threads came out on the front left (about 6" worth) after my 5th or 6th use. Now I have to go through some long warranty process, send it in and wait, etc etc. Won't be buying Level Six again. Never had issues like that with IR skirts.

@fr3ross505 2 месяца назад

I would be curious to see a review of this boat on a serious creek run with some nice boof?

@WadeHarrison 2 месяца назад

Sure go buy one and have at your own review good luck borrowing/demoing one and telling them hey I’m going to go class 5 remote creek is that good 😂 see you in a few days and there’s 1000 videos of this model out there on Dane-O channel running stoutest stuff in the world so your covered Thanks for watching and for the suggestions

@PhotoShopAdmin 8 месяцев назад

Hey Wade! I'm still learning how to kayak and I'm curious when you first get onto the boat and feel out the stability... how do you get that feel on whether it's front vs back ?

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

I have probably paddled 100s of different kayaks at this point more then anyone ever so you just get a feel for different things with boats really in the back you will feel it drop back and with the front you will feel that volume up there floating

@PhotoShopAdmin 8 месяцев назад

That makes sense, thanks man and good video! @@WadeHarrison

@johnsnell6315 8 месяцев назад

I love how you harass the SUP boarder. 😂

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

UH FYI Thats no ordinary SUP'er look again that's @DownstreamVCreations formally eddyline creations channel Matt Wallin

@chrispaine2265 4 месяца назад

Have you had a chance to get one of these out on a river outside the water park?

@WadeHarrison 4 месяца назад

Yes, I paddled it on the Cheoah

@vacjman 8 месяцев назад

Any bow rocker to that thing? It looks flat

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Yes but it’s got like a kick rocketed tail so you don’t have to add massive bow rocker when you do that just lean back slightly and it lifts

@ScottGerber-gx2qy 8 месяцев назад

So, the small Gnar is similar in length, and has more volume but it calls the high end at 160lbs and the flow is 200lbs. How to compute this?

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

I tell you it’s where the volume is and what they did on the gnar was put most in the front so a heavy paddler would be making it left up out the water a lot the flow is very balanced end to end so distribute the weight better

@stephenwright8779 8 месяцев назад

the hull width/float on the Flow is really made to perform best at a Medium weight range. The Gnar Small's hull starts acting in ways that it wasn't intended to once you're over the weight range--creates a longer waterline, harder to turn, more edgy feel, less stability, harder to boof, etc... It's impossible to get a sense of how "big" a boat is just by comparative numbers. make sense?

@daviddeleskyhhjhhjjhjh9391 8 месяцев назад

@@stephenwright8779 how much over the wt range would u say the small gnar acts differently. I'm 5 6 162. Currently paddle a,zen 65 which only 25 inches wide and way less volume. Considering a small gnar which 26 inches wide and 80 gallons. I imagine it would feel more stable then my zen 65. No? I'm a low/ intermediate paddler. Any insight would be appreciated.

@stephenwright8779 8 месяцев назад

@@daviddeleskyhhjhhjjhjh9391 you should really try them. I'd recommend the Medium Flow over the small Gnar at your weight. FWIW I'm 150-155 and paddle only JK's medium boats--including the Gnarvana. Those numbers don't really tell you much--it only tells you the width measurement at the widest single point--not the width of the hull or how much of the boat is actually that wide. A boat with a maximum width of 26" could be less stable than a boat with 25" max if the rail-to-rail width is less or if the 25" wide one actually stays wide for much more length of the boat--make sense? It's been a long time since I've been in a Zen 65, but I'd guess that the Small Gnar might have less initial stability than a Z65, but much more secondary.

@daviddeleskyhhjhhjjhjh9391 8 месяцев назад

@@stephenwright8779 Thank you for such a,quick reply! I may demo and go w the flow! I think it may be the better choice stability wise. I'm a,class 2/3 boater that values stability over play. Yr explanation makes sense. So I guess I'll save a little more money instead of trying to save 2 hundred or so and be happier in the long run.

@eddyhopperluke 8 месяцев назад

But how about that AB paddle?

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

It’s great all round paddle

@skikayak7125 8 месяцев назад

How would you compare it to a medium Nirvana?

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

way sportier better rail engagement Sorter and slower but its better kayak overall from the Nirvana

@cjsmith5787 8 месяцев назад

What whitewater park is this?

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Charlotte Whitewater Center in North Carolina USA

@cjsmith5787 8 месяцев назад

Thanks wade! Any recs for a similar white water park in Oklahoma? I’m a retired raft guide in CO looking to re-learn my roll in a controlled environment, and it’s getting chilly out here. Thanks & your vids are great 🤙

@gabo5020 8 месяцев назад

What did you think of the paddle???

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

I like where this thing is so far I want to give it some more time before doing a full review

@123chapignon2 8 месяцев назад

Thanks YT for the 16 publicities !

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

They are great huh

@Solokayaker888 8 месяцев назад

Where's my credit card!

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

Place order here should have it quick-------- coloradokayak.com/collections/whitewater-kayaks/products/jackson-kayak-flow-whitewater-kayak?ref=wade

@eddyhopperluke 8 месяцев назад

I accidentally managed to pay for a subscription but didn't mean to.... help

@WadeHarrison 8 месяцев назад

I don’t control that RU-vid does to cancel go to your profile page and go down to purchase and membership and click that and it’s in there I found a quick video for you click this--ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YlLHaVVRVWE.htmlsi=SMvnn5k0Zg6mSrVz