Classic Fun Series: The Affordable, Tried and True River Running Playboat

After 3 years of paddling down rivers, in playspots around the world, and in kayak schools everywhere, the Classic Fun Series has proven to be just that: CLASSIC. These boats are forgiving enough for a huge rapid's cross-currents or your first peel-out. The hull is playful enough to throw massive air on the waves New River Dries, or to get your first spin in the smallest hole or wave. The Classic Fun series represents the perfect affordable way to enjoy kayaking downriver or playboating!

Now the Classic Fun Series is available in high-performance Superlinear plastic and outfitting to paddle. They come outfitted with Boat Armor outfitting including a solid U-channels and center walls, thermo-formed plastic seat, a customizable mini-cell bulkhead, over-sized thigh pads, and the latest Jackson Kayak backband. The Classic Funs come in 4 sizes (plus 2 kid's sizes), so you can get the perfect fit. Like all Jackson Kayaks, they are light, comfortable, durable and dry. See the sizing chart below for boat specifications.

The New Fun floats the amazing simplicity and versatility of the classic design to the next level of performance– and in so many ways!

Comfort: ergonomically advanced so even more body types can paddle happily all day.

Rollability: you deserve the confidence that the low stern, flexible backband, and flared sidewall of our Fun series provides every level of paddler – it’s the easiest boat to roll ever!

Easy Play: from simple surfing and effortless spins to stern-squirts and cartwheels (and far beyond) every level of paddler will appreciate the slippery, streamlined advances for play in 07.

River-running: now even MORE forgiving, easier to change directions, and smoother riding across rocks, this NEW Fun takes the confident stability of the classic into more technical places.

How is this possible? Here’s a more technical rundown of the specific improvements:

More Volume: improvements in leg and foot-room pump up the volume from 51 gal to 53, resulting in floatier river running and bigger loops while a 1/2’’ increase in hull-width improves initial stability.

Slicier Shape: the new design reduces water resistance, making it easier to get vertical in flatwater. You’re sure to find the New Fun takes less effort to cartwheel at every spot.

Rounded Deck Edges: the new friendlier deck shape and softened stern edge not only allows water to run off smoother for quicker re-surfacing but also protect your hands and elbows from sharp corners, edges, or deck-lines.

Improved Cockpit Design: you’ll find it much easier to get in and out of the New Fun because we’ve raised the leg area and improved the ease with which the skirt goes on and off the boat
More Foot-room: not just more, but an improved shape to better fit your feet.

Faster, Looser Hull: this new hull is EASIER TO SPIN, faster on waves, and carries more speed through crisply carved turns. A slight crown replaces the grooves to create a silky smooth feel whether on sliding down small waves, big waves, or rocks.

Check out Stephen Wright on Garberator in the 2007 Fun (Windows Media Player 5.6 MB)