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Zen 3.0 Accessories and Parts
JK Grey Black Embroidered Trucker Hat
Show your Jackson Kayak love with the JK logo embroidered on this six-panel, high-profile structured snapback trucker cap. Features a mesh back for ventilation. Voted Hat Most Likely to Help Catch...
Happy Seat Magnum, Happy Thruster Combo
The Happy Seat Magnum/Happy Thruster Combo is the ticket for any playboater looking to improve their ride substantially. Our team has won numerous events by getting bigger air out of their moves...
JK Sponge
Sponge comes standard in all our whitewater kayaks. Lost yours? Here's a replacement. The sponge allows you to get water out of your kayak without having to exit your boat. For those that like to...
Levator Whitewater Camera Mount
There is something special about capturing your adventures on film and GoPro has made it easier than ever! Jackson Kayak is taking it to the next level with this elevated mount that makes getting...
Sweet Cheeks 100 Black with Stripe
What makes Sweet Cheeks so special? The Sweet Cheeks form fits around your rear end to make a perfect bucket seat. No pressure points No more sliding around on your seat. Is your seat designed to fit...
Happy Feet
Tuck your feet into our bean bag and get them super comfy, then close the valve and you have your footprint proudly placed in our Happy Feet Footbag. Then pump the bulb which inflates the adjustment...
Jackson Kayak Cam Strap Pair
Make your Jackson Kayak feel loved and secure with Jackson Kayak cam straps! Width: 1 inch. We’ve got 9’, 12’ and 15’ length options available for purchase. American-made.
Plastic Welding Sticks
Has your kayak gotten some road rash over the years? Use these plastic welding sticks and a blowtorch to help restore your ride to its former glory! Each pack contains five (5) sticks.
Bees Knees Thigh Hooks
The Bees Knees give Jackson Kayak whitewater boats a more secure knee fit for a better feel. This addresses the #1 request for improvement from our customers, and follows the JK way of valuing...
Description
The Zen platform has been a staple on expeditions and in schools for its versatility. The Zen 3.0 takes note of our Hero Series and combines that knowledge with our previous Zen designs to produce a shorter, lighter package that stays on top of the water, has a ton of initial stability, and lifts easily over waves, holes, and rocks. It’s a dry, confidence-inspiring ride that doesn’t get grabbed in swirlier situations. This means it’s not only a great boat for beginners, but also provides welcome confidence in some of the biggest, most chaotic rivers.
Features:
- Wildly stable hull
- Easy to turn
- Primary and secondary stability
- High floating
- Jackson Kayak’s Bees Knees Thigh Hook System for increased contact and control in the thigh brace area. LEARN MORE
- Jackson Kayak’s Uni-Shock Bulkhead System – the highest shock absorbing system on the market. LEARN MORE
- Jackson Kayak’s Sure-Lock Backband System – the lightest, most user-friendly system that can be adjusted anywhere LEARN MORE
- Carrying strap for easier carrying transportation
- Jackson Kayak’s Warranty Program. LEARN MORE
- Available in three sizes – Small, Medium, and Large
Designed for:
Paddlers looking to get into the sport or push themselves to new limits in river running and creeking. The Zen is an easy-to-turn, easy-to-boof boat that will take you downstream with confidence.
Small | Length: 8’ 1″ • Width: 25.5″ • Height: 15″ • Cockpit Size: 32.5" x 19" • Volume: 76 gal • Capacity: 80-160 lbs • Total Weight: 42 lbs
Medium | Length: 8’ 5″ • Width: 27″ • Height: 15″ • Cockpit Size: 34.5" x 20.25" • Volume: 89 gal • Capacity: 140-220 lbs • Total Weight: 47 lbs
Large | Length: 8’ 11″ • Width: 27.8″ • Height: 15″ • Cockpit Size: 36" x 21.5" • Volume: 103 gal • Capacity: 200-280 lbs • Total Weight: 51 lbs
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Zen 3.0 Videos
Warranty Information
2 Reviews
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Zen 3
I have owned all the Zen in a medium. When I demoed the Zen 3 I tried a small and a medium. I weigh in at 165 so was not sure how it would ride. Bottom line is I love it - I don't do more than class III and attend to be a river runner. I find the boat pops up the downside of holes and gives me a lot more control than the medium Zen. Still great at ferrying and catching small eddies and no surprises going through holes and bigger water.
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Z3 small
I had a chance to demo both the Med and Sm on the Lower Yough. I have a M Zen 2 and found the Z3 medium to be very similar, a bit more lift going through holes. My buddy and I both have the M Zen 2 but both felt we had a great ride from the Z3 Sm. We are both about 5 pounds over it's weight range, but we both agreed it is more maneuverable and responsive than the Zen 2 or 3 Medium. If I could only own one boat for all levels of water I would take the Medium but most of my boating is up to class 3 and not steep creeks so the small has gotten all my use! More like my Miata than the Outback.
