Jackson Kayak Flow "On Water Review"

[@WadeHarrison]

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[@opcfoundationtac]

Thank you Wade!

[@AquaBoundTV]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah for sure!

[@davidegan3650]

Looking forward to the large dropping in the UK. Tried the medium but at 220lbs feels a bit tight although it floated me fine.

[@WadeHarrison]

I seen it not been in one yet

[@DanielBlanchat]

I like the unicorn color splotches on that boat

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@brentwade9346]

I tried the Large a couple weeks ago - absolutely loved it. I put the seat one back from center, and it tracked and edged really well. One of the more fun boats I've tried for nailing all the moves at the park.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah I want to give the large a go at some stage as well

[@followingrj]

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]

Yup and 😂 tough sell MM2.0

[@pnwseeker]

I found a jackson flow kayak on the freeway today, saw it and went back a few hours later and it was still there. it has barely any damage for flying out of a truck going 80mph.

[@WadeHarrison]

Oh wow do you find the owner

[@macfawlty]

Well, I had my eye on the Jackson Flow for a while. After a ‘challenging’ day in my Antix 2 on a PFD of the Lower Yough, as an intermediate WW paddler, decided I’d prefer to stay in the boat a little more and bought the Flow. And I need more practice on my ‘rock roll’.

[@WadeHarrison]

its really good JK did a great job on this one

[@jambianibob]

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]

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.

[@halieorr22]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

😂 love it

[@pinkpackraft]

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]

@@pinkpackraft enjoy your Flow! 🤣

[@Solokayaker888]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah I love me some coffee ☕️

[@Mtn_Elf]

I believe I want this to be my first white water boat. Now to find one used lol

[@WadeHarrison]

there are a few used ones out there for sale

[@1978JWJ]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

I’m curious also how that will turn out

[@ADAMHALE-yp1zj]

So many great boats out there now days.

[@followingrj]

Yes, makes it difficult to choose from

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Looking forward to the large coming out! Great review!

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks And yeah curious what the sizing will be on that

[@joshinfwtx4506]

"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]

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

[@ryanmoran2393]

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?

[@NChillbilly]

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]

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

[@norganic1972]

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]

Hahah work with what I have you buy me one I will put in on different rivers I had a demo so why not do something quick on it 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

[@bfosterkayaking]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks and agreed this was a great improvement from JK

[@jonnynails]

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]

Yeah they have made their largest ones way to large

[@WadeHarrison]

And agree Jonny O is awesome 😎

[@conorintemann7872]

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]

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]

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 😂

[@dangerjudy5334]

Great review, thanks, also intrigued by that paddle

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@ZywickiT3]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Awesome like to hear your feedback

[@MattMcCain16]

Hey Wade awesome video! I have been watching all of your reviews since I found you on KZbin and love them all! So I have been out of the whitewater game for almost 9 years and about to get back in the river. I have been debating on the flow because it seems to do all the things I want to do well. I am looking at really working rivers and being able to make easy stuff hard until I am comfortable again to get on bigger stuff. Not looking to play boat but run rivers and maybe do a little creeking in the cooler months I have had recommend the Flow, Scorch and the Code. What would you think would be a better move? My first boat was a Pyranah Ammo then moved into a LL Remix 79 and a superfun when I got out of boating. Thank you sir!

[@WadeHarrison]

The dagger code the best all round creeker out there the scorch and flow are both really good options really can’t go wrong but I would say code first and flow scorch second and get one the 2024 codes with the new thighhooks it’s a great upgrade

[@WadeHarrison]

*Dagger Code* 👉👉bit.ly/Indra101

[@WadeHarrison]

or flow store.noc.com/products/jk-flow?sca_ref=6210284.2NXm9nGjZnGHT

[@MattMcCain16]

I will check out some more videos about the code now! Thank you for replying sir! Now I have to scrounge up so gear so I can get on the river.

[@MattMcCain16]

@@WadeHarrison did the Indra the new Code? Took me to that page.

[@macfawlty]

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]

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

[@brentwade9346]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Will see if can make that happen

[@gemmawatson6100]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah mate it’s a very well mannered craft

[@gemmawatson6100]

@@WadeHarrison Do you know who designed it?

[@stephenwright8779]

@@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]

@@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]

cheers!@@gemmawatson6100

[@artfisher1235]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

🤔 interesting take on that

[@wolfriveroutdoors]

Awesome review, Wade! Thanks 🫡🤘🛶

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks

[@scottgraham3071]

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

[@scottgraham3071]

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]

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

[@katjastein3205]

Thanks for the test, the specs and the concept don t look that different from the Spade Black Jack; saw you demoed that as well - any thoughts about that?

[@WadeHarrison]

the flow is light years better

[@fr3ross505]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@kevinuher3415]

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]

Yeah the size is spot on with this one

[@patrickbusche5665]

I like the colors of it....😏

[@WadeHarrison]

They have some the best color combinations out there

[@TheNorwoodCat]

I wish my Code had those edges!

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@ScottGoode-ip2sc]

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]

DEFINITELY the L these run small

[@ScottGoode-ip2sc]

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

[@johnsnell6315]

I love how you harass the SUP boarder. 😂

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@huntergipson3447]

Great review as always man! Thanks Wade 🫵🏼

[@WadeHarrison]

Thanks buddy!

[@KCCNYwhitewater]

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]

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

[@KCCNYwhitewater]

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

[@trifilmer]

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]

Exactly I like the ripper 2

[@TheeboDRx]

Heyyyyy! Volume + short + bull = giving Hero vibes? Do they paddle the same at all?

[@WadeHarrison]

Definitely light years better then the heroes

[@FeWolf]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

for out there yes this is perfect

[@GarySlimson]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

That’s interesting 🤔

[@GarySlimson]

@@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

[@codychitwood2383]

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]

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

[@romerobinson8279]

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]

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

[@BTMOTO78]

How does this compare to the ReactR?

[@WadeHarrison]

These are actually very similar to each other I like the bow on the rEactR little better

[@jonathanmcelhinney5782]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

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.

[@jasoncowan98]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

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]

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

[@jasoncowan98]

@@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.

[@chrispaine2265]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes, I paddled it on the Cheoah

[@eddyhopperluke]

But how about that AB paddle?

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s great all round paddle

[@Solokayaker888]

Where's my credit card!

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@ScottGerber-gx2qy]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@powskier]

Is it similar to Dagger Indra?

[@WadeHarrison]

No this is closer to the reactr then the Indra

[@PhotoShopAdmin]

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]

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]

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

[@gabo5020]

What did you think of the paddle???

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@skikayak7125]

How would you compare it to a medium Nirvana?

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@123chapignon2]

Thanks YT for the 16 publicities !

[@WadeHarrison]

They are great huh

[@cjsmith5787]

What whitewater park is this?

[@WadeHarrison]

Charlotte Whitewater Center in North Carolina USA

[@cjsmith5787]

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 🤙

[@vacjman]

Any bow rocker to that thing? It looks flat

[@WadeHarrison]

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

[@eddyhopperluke]

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

[@WadeHarrison]

I don’t control that KZbin 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--kzbin.info/www/bejne/j52veZSMi7eJjacsi=SMvnn5k0Zg6mSrVz

[@joshuahuber837]

Is this a kayak for ants?

[@WadeHarrison]

Haha there’s a joke in this I’m missing

[@calisthenicrunner7080]

Hey man what river is that?

[@WadeHarrison]

This is the Charolette Whitewater Park in North Carolina