Used around the world by leading whitewater schools as an amazing teaching tool, the Zen 3.0 takes the attributes that made prior generations of the Zen a top pick and improved on them.
The Zen 3.0 stays on top of the water and the bow lifts over and clears things better than any previous design. It is a dry, confidence-inspiring ride, especially when the river gets steep and keeping your bow up is important. The hull combines an amazingly fun Zen feel, with carving, gliding, and surfing, while adding a new level of stability to the platform. The ease of staying right side up is incredible, while the confidence it provides is welcome on any river. It boofs, surfs, and plugs…. versatility doesn’t mean compromise! Your new favorite river runner will also be your new favorite creek boat.
The high volume design doesn’t get grabbed in squirrelly situations, and it wants to stay horizontal. This is an amazing platform for teaching beginners, while the biggest whitewater begs for this type of forgiveness. Measurements are for Zen Medium. Coming November 2019.
1 - High & Dry Bow
The Zen 3.0 stays on top of the water and the bow lifts over and clears things better than any previous design. It is a dry ride and very confidence inspiring, especially when the river gets steep and keeping your bow up is important.
2 - Stable, Confidence-Inspiring Hull
The hull combines an amazingly fun Zen feel, with carving, gliding, and surfing, while adding a new level of stability to the platform. The ease of staying right side up is incredible, while the confidence it provides is welcome on any river.
3 - Big Volume for Big Water & Steep Creeks
The high volume design doesn’t get grabbed in squirrelly situations, and it wants to stay horizontal. This is an amazing platform for teaching beginners, while the biggest whitewater begs for this type of forgiveness.
4 - Upgraded Forged Aluminum Alloy Handles
New for 2020, our upgraded forged aluminum alloy handles add a stylish finish, updated look, and security.
5 - Upgraded Whitewater Outfitting
New for 2020, our outfitting gets an updated look with the Jackson Kayak logo and funky swirls.
6 - Upgraded Forged Aluminum Alloy Safety Bar
Our safety bar has gotten an upgrade for 2020 as well, made from a stronger forged aluminum alloy.
Please note that due to COVID and, subsequently, understaffed freight companies, whitewater kayaks are taking up to 3 weeks to ship. Please be aware of this delay before placing your order.
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My Zen 3 was shipped direct my Jackson kayak since there was a mix up as weather it was actually in stock when I bought it online it arrived in great shape but with fires on the N Santiam it will be a while before I use I would use CKS again
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