Liquid Logic Jefe Review with Fred Norquist

The Jefe has been one of the best creek boats on the market for a while now. It's overall performance on different types of creeks make it a great creek boat. I’ve been paddling the Jefe series for three years now, and I love the way the boat performs in all situations.

Here is a sweet little video of the Jefe going big in California with Demshitz on the South Branch of the Feather:

South Branch of the Feather Creekin from Fred Norquist on Vimeo.

Length

Width

Weight

Cockpit

Volume

Paddler Weight

Length

Width

Jefe Chico

7’9”

26”

42 lbs

32”

20”

69 GAL

75-165 lbs

Jefe

8’2”

26.5”

45 lbs

33”

20”

79 GAL

125-205 lbs

Jefe Grande

8’6”

26.75”

50 lbs

33”

20”

90 GAL

170-290 lbs

Pros:

  • Boofs really well
  • Has plenty of rocker for all that Colorado mank
  • Resurfaces fast
  • Best outfitting in the industry

Cons:

  • The lack of edges makes it more difficult to track
  • Heavy compared to a lot of other creek boats on the market

The Verdict:

The Jefe is a sick creek boat that will help you navigate the gnar, whether it’s your backyard creek or a high sierra multi-day expedition.

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