Whitewater paddlers have been asking for a “true” river running boat from JK for a long time and now you have not one but two exceptional options to offer them.  The JK Zen is going to provide you with that traditional river running look and feel with all the benefits of a modern efficient hull and state of the art ergonomics and outfitting.  The Zen is going to give a whole new generation of boaters the ability to experience attainments, enders, and the fast flowing river running experience that so many of us built our paddling lives on.

The beginner will achieve confidence immediately as the stability of the Zen along with its supreme JK comfort and the ease of rolling will shorten the learning curve.  With 3 sizes (small, medium and large) Jackson Kayak provides this kayak to any sized boater, making it the ideal kayak for schools and clubs.

Advanced boaters are going to look to the Zen as well for a big water boat of choice.  Expect to see unbelievable footage from classic runs like the North Fork of the Payette next spring featuring team JK and the Zen.

Available in March 2012.

Zen 55 – $1149

• Length = 7’10-1/2” (240 cm)
• Width = 23-3/4” (60.3 cm)
• Height = 12” (30.5 cm)
• Volume =  58 US Gallons (219 liters)
• Weight Range: 70-150

Zen 65 – $1149

• Length = 8’4” (254 cm)
• Width = 25-1/2” (64.8 cm)
• Height = 12-3/4” (32.4 cm)
• Volume = 68 US Gallons (257 liters)
• Weight Range= 135-200

Zen 75 – $1149

• Length = 8’4” (254 cm)
• Width = 25-1/2” (65 cm)
• Height = 13-3/8” (34 cm)
• Volume = 78 US Gallons (295 liters)
• Weight Range= 160-260