Is Jackson Kayak a good brand?

Jackson Riviera combines great stability with good speed, agility, and tracking. It is easy to paddle, even for beginners. The kayak is also easy to transport and store as there’s almost nothing to break.

What happened to Jackson kayaks?

On December 4, 2019, Eric Jackson announced he is stepping down from his role as president of Jackson Kayak. He founded the company in 2003 as a whitewater kayak brand, but soon expanded the business to recreational and fishing kayaks.

Are Jackson kayaks made in the USA?

Jackson Adventures originated in 2004 with the launch of Jackson Kayaks, a made-in- America whitewater brand founded by world champion and Olympic kayaker, Eric Jackson, design partner David Knight and friend, Tony Lunt.

Where is Jackson Kayak located?

Sparta, TN
We are located in Sparta, TN in our 100,000 square foot facility, in a town of 8,000 people. We have about 120 employees and make products for whitewater, recreational paddling, touring, fishing, accessories, clothing, and even do custom manufacturing for playgrounds, other kayak companies, and more.

What’s the name of the new Jackson Kayak?

The FUN was Jackson Kayak’s first ever whitewater kayak! In 2015 we return to the core of what has made this kayak the best selling Jackson Kayak of all time: FUN! The entirely new hull design returns the paddler to the roots of what fun on whitewater is: river running, surfing, squirting, cartwheeling and more.

What makes a Jackson Kayak a good kayak?

A new creeking/river running kayak that is fun, easy to paddle, runs the river like a dream but with some groove in the hull design to allow for continual play all the way down. The FUN was Jackson Kayak’s first ever whitewater kayak! In 2015 we return to the core of what has made this kayak the best selling Jackson Kayak of all time: FUN!

Is the Jackson Riviera a good kayak to buy?

If you want a kayak that’s simple, stable, and easy to use, take a look at the Riviera. It is Jackson’s lowest-priced sit-on-top kayak. Jackson Riviera was designed with simplicity and fun in mind. It has a minimalistic set of features and is great for occasional paddlers.

Where are the tackle boxes on a Jackson Kayak?

There are also four tackle box storage spots that fit 3600 Plano boxes. Jackson Bite’s frame seat does not have high and low positions but you can move it fore and aft to trim the boat. You can even replace it with a cooler to get a SUP-like experience. With the Bite, you get a ton of versatility and functionality at a great price point.