2016 Rockstar Competition

The upcoming World Freestyle Kayak Championships on Garburator Wave in Canada has fueled our desire to make the ultimate wave surfing machine. We have completed this mission and are now rolling out our best freestyle kayak to date by far, the new Rock Star! A narrower, faster, looser, easier to take off hull is the platform that everything is built on. Easy Edge to edge transfers that are reminiscent of the 2010 All-Star/Super Star, combined with massive air capabilities and smooth, predictable surfing makes it a ridiculously fun boat to paddle on a wave. We took extra time in the development of this deck as well to make sure that we had a rock solid knee position, and increased performance for moves in holes and flatwater. The ends of this boat are slicey and easy to get under the water, making cartwheels, stalls, and linking moves together easier than ever before. Play boating in general will be a joy if you are just learning your first tricks, or you want to win the next World Championships, or just show off to friends. I have not been this excited about a playboat in a long time. It is our best package by far and will be hard to improve on!

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May 22, 2015 Mathieu Dumoulin

Zofia's trip to Uganda, preparing for worlds anf living the life!!

May 18, 2015 Nick Troutman

Gore Canyon of the Colorado: video

May 6, 2015 Mathieu Dumoulin

Go carbon?

GO CARBON! Or that is what everyone is thinking.

October 15, 2015 Lane De Meulenaere

Bennett Smith 2015 Freestyle Kayaking Team Trials

July 14, 2015 Bennett Smith

April 23, 2015 Mathieu Dumoulin

The frenchies do Uganda!

April 11, 2015 Nick Troutman

China Red Bull Kayak Mania: video

April 2, 2015 Adam Swett

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2016 Rockstar Competition - Product Description

Product Features

1 - Slicier Ends

The ends of this boat are slicey and easy to get under the water, making cartwheels, stalls, and linking moves together easier than ever before.
2 - NEW Edging

Easy Edge to edge transfers that are reminiscent of the 2010 All-Star/Super Star, combined with massive air capabilities and smooth, predictable surfing makes it a ridiculously fun boat to paddle on a wave.
3 - New Hull design

Narrower, faster, looser, easier-to-take-off hull. The net effect of the new hull design is easy edge-to-edge transfers combined with massive air capabilities and smooth, predictable surfing.
4 - Balanced Volume

Perfect balance of volume will again help beginners get vertical and will net “huge” bonuses in the pro ranks.
5 - Nalgene Bottle - Nalgene

Made in the USA, our custom Nalgene bottles are decked out with Jackson Kayak logos and will last for years to come - like our kayaks
6 - Go Pro Ready - GoPro

Capture the moment right out of the bag with our pre-installed Go Pro Bow Mount. Just snap yours on and Simply hit record to watch your technique through the rapids!

7 - New Added Footroom!

With a slight modification in the sitting position plus added bow room, this boat allows larger feet to sit comfortably
8 - New Knee Position

We have brought the knees in slightly to give the user more control over their kayak, plus we have found it to be much more comfortable!
9 - Sure-Lock Backband System

This simple system uses ropes and cleats for a secure, instantly adjustible fit - right from your cockpit! With no metal parts to rust, break you’ll spend more time on the water, as if a rope breaks you’re just a quick square knot away from paddle securely once again
10 - Jackson Kayak's Sweet Cheeks

For an instantly adjustable ‘Custom fit’’ ride. This orthopedic-like device uses suction and bean-bag foam for a quick perfect fit that reduces pressure points while giving you
11 - Carbon Hull Support

Extra light and extra stiff! This carbon track takes a pound of weight out of your kayak and is one of the major differences between our Standard and Competition Weight Rockstars