Sizes/Specs
2 Fun
- Weight: 30 lbs
- Length: 6′ 2″
- Width: 24.5″
- Height: 13″
- Volume: 48 Gallons
- Ideal Weight Range*: 110-155 lbs
- Cockpit Dimensions: 33″ x 19″
- MSRP: $1199
* this boat handles a little bit more weight than the 2007 version, as it is slightly larger.
Fun
- Weight: 31 lbs
- Length: 6′ 5″
- Width: 24.625″
- Height: 13.75″
- Volume: 56 Gallons
- Ideal Weight Range: 135-180 lbs.
- Cockpit Dimensions: 34.25″ x 19.75″
- MSRP: $1199
4 Fun
- Weight: 34 lbs
- Length: 6′ 8″
- Width: 27″
- Height: 14.5″
- Volume: 63 gallons
- Ideal Weight Range: 165 – 220 lbs
- Cockpit Dimensions: 36″ x 20.75″
- MSRP: $1199
Super Fun –
- Weight: 36 lbs
- Length: 7’1
- Width: 27.25′
- Height: 14′
- Volume: 70 Gallons
- Ideal Weight Range: 210-265 lbs.
- Cockpit Dimensions: 37 1/2″ x 21 3/4″
- MSRP: $1199
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One of my buddies, who’s opinion I respect a lot, said that his opinion of the 2007 Fun was that “it isn’t really good at anything in particular” and that “you just bob around in it.” It just wasn’t good enough at playboating nor good enough at river running to make him want to use one. What has the 2010 model done to change that?
I have a 2007 4Fun and love it precisely because of its balanced hybrid nature that some above have criticized. Would the 2010 model with its bias more toward a play boat alienate me?
Have you stopped doing the Super Fun?
At 6’6 with a 36″ in side leg and size 12 feet and weighing 250-260lb I’m not sure the 4 fun is big enough for a river player for me?
Roger
looking for a river running play boat, i am 6′-3″, 225 lbs and fit comfortably in the 2010 4_fun, am i too heavy for this boat? home rivers are the new and gauley, thanks…
I paddled the 08 Fun a few times and liked it a lot. The bow dove some but it was easy to get used to it. Tried the 2010 model, super comfortable and really like the change in the knee position. It plays well but seems to be a bit more sensitive to my size (5′ 10″ and 180 lbs) than the 08 and I was right at the parting line with no gear in it. Already have my much loved Allstar for P&P. Planning to try the 4 Fun and hoping it won’t feel huge! Any suggestions? Thanks
I just wanted to say thnx.This little boat makes me want to play more instead of just running the river.easier for me to ferry across without being too edgy. very easy to roll.gives me the confidence to learn to playboat. THNX
Looking for a river running playboat (some P&P) that also allows me to play on class IV creeks and make them a little more exciting. I’m 6’1″, 170 lbs, 34″ inseam, size 12 feet. Would you recommended the Fun or 4 Fun?
Thanks,
Nate
http://wheelsandwater.blogspot.com/
When will we see an updated Super Fun?
Thanks
Hey just wondering if there is a super fun in this years line up?
Thanks,
Sam
P.S. If there isnt in this years line up would you be able to tell me all the specs of the classic jackson fun Super fun?
Thanks again,
Sam
At 6’2” 34 inseam 175lbs size 11 feet its hard to find a boat that I can fit in but still throw around a bit. Im really looking for something I can cartwheel, spin, and squirt more so than loop and ariels. Should I look at the Fun or 4fun?
Hey Guys, I’m about 6′ and 265, so I’ve been paddling big creekers for a long time, but I live on the Coosa and I’m ready to get something to learn some playboating in. Until Lonny at Southern Trails turned me on to you guys last year I had no idea that anybody made playboats for defensive linemen. Anyway, just wanted to find out if you guys would reccomend the super-fun, or the mon-star.
Hi, I’m 6-5, 33″ inseam, 230#, size 12US. I was looking at the Super Fun last year but thought I’d wait another year to see if in 2011, it received the same updates as the other sizes. Why discriminate against us larger fellows? Anyways, is there an update coming any time for the Super Fun or are you sticking with the older design for now. Cheers.
Glad to hear you’re still making the Superfun. Seat planted on a sharp rock and put a three inch crack on the bottom so I’m gonna miss the ole girl. Still, she’d been being abused since June 2007 so I feel like I got my money’s worth. So now if I can get a new one in the same size I’ll be happy.
Jay
Firstly I have to thank Jackson Kayak for making the Fun Series. But I must say I was disapponited that the 2010 didn’t include the Superfun……….it seems as if I am not alone!
I understand why but I just need to vent a little while I wait in hope for the next redesign!!!!
That being said I am really enjoying the 07 model. It’s a great boat,stable river runner, surfs great and plays well. Suprisingly stable and smooth on edge when cartwheeling in a hole. But it does suffer on the flatwater ticks and it does require more muscle. Still trying to find those balance sweetspots.
Just can’t let go of those stern squirting, cartwheeling and stalling days of years gone by.
Sats 6’3 250lbs #13
Happy Jackson Superfun owner waiting for the next slicer more playful version.
Chris.
Just ordered my new 4Fun. I got to try a demo last spring on Bruno Mountain, but I was 40 pounds heavier at 240. The river was pushing hard and I had quite a time staying upright. I am really excited to try it a healthier 200 and still going down. I can and will vouch for this boat. I am sorry I waited this long. I guess I just had to have the Villain before creeking season.
Any of you guys coming out to Santa Cruz in two weeks for the surf fest?
Awesome boats guys!
Patrick Steehler
regions.worldkayak.com/portland
So i’ve been looking into getting a boat for river running/some playboating/eventually I want to get into bigger water (creeking). Would this or the Hero be a better beginer boat? and also I am right at the 180 pounds mark so would it be better for me to go with the fun or the 4-fun?
thanks
i am wanting to upgrade my 2010 S/L FUN to happy feet.i”m 5″6 140 lbs,do i need large or x large to move my seating all the way back.and still have firm footing.also do they feel spongy or are they like the foam block i currently am using.for better surfing should i sit right at center or a little back from center? thnx 4 ur time n info
Anyone have experience being a light guy in a superfun? (175#) what’s the badness of little guy in hugosaurus? Not huge on play, more just down river. Seems that a 4-fun would be best, however i’m in a time crunch and wondering if superfun could be workable?? Thoughts?
did my first class 3 river this weekend at the ALABAMA MOUNTAIN GAMES,me and some friends ran the lower locust,also my first waterfall/slide.scared crap out of me, but had a blast,cant wait to do it again,EJ you were right, just go for it.well not concerned with seating question anymore,but would still like to know which happy feet would work. thnx 4 awesome little boat.
In a time crunch leave soon for a raft trip, looking for a boat to play with… can anyone give me an idea of how the “superfun” will treat a 175# boater? I’m not as concerned about shredding the gnar, more just something to dork around in on the GC.
Any input?
My current RR playboats are a Mr. Clean and a Wisper (squirtboat). I’m 185#, and 6 foot. I tried an 07 4 Fun and even though it was a lot of fun, easy to play with and so forth, I found that my knees were as wide as I could spread them. After all the time in my squirt boat, which is what I paddle the most, that wide position was a bit much.
It was said elsewhere that the new 4 Fun changes the knee position. Does the 2010 4 Fun bring the knees closer together? If so, how much? That could be the tipping point as to how quick I look to demo one.
Question, If I had two boats one made of elite and the other super linear and both were used the same exact way which boat would oil can faster? The boats get put in the back of a truck for transport, so they are not being tied down, Stored in a garage and cared for. The abuse the boats recieve would be only from the river.
The elite plastic should resist oil canning longer than the super linear. Both plastic boats will oil can over time am i right?
The Super Fun listd on this page, which hasn’t been upgraded since ’07, is shown with the same prices as the rest that have. yet, dealerships are listing the SF as “Classic” and retailing it for a lot less. I’m a bit confused on this. Are you still making the boat in crosslink?
Also, at 193# would I be too small for the Super Fun. I’ve paddled a Super Hero, Megarocker and Villain at this weight and loved the ride.
I am an intermediate paddler, currently in a diesel 70. almost 0 time in a play boat down river. mostly paddle the Little, Ocoee, Tellico and yes some times the Nanty… I am looking for some some slice and surf the fun seems like a good choice. I have been looking for a used “Fun” and so far can only get my hands on the “too fun”. I have read the weight “recommendations” but was looking for a little extra input. i am 5’8” 150lb.
Thank You Much,
Nick C
I am seriously thinking of purchasing one of the 2010 Fun series kayaks to go along with my Villain S kayak. I’m 5’5″ tall and weigh about 150 lbs. I’m looking for a wicked good river-runner and I would also like to start doing some tricks. Which Fun series kayak be better for me.
Thanks, Ray
I am 5’6 170-175lbs..I currently am paddling a 07-09 2fun..Which boat in the newer fun series would i look at? I know i out weigh the boat i have now, but as far as i know it just makes it more playful and not as stable of a river runner, correct?? i like the 2fun because i am short and just feel like it fits me better than my other boat which is a Liquid logic cr 250….Maybe my next move should just be a playboat and not a hybrid??
I have a 2005 super fun. At 6’5″ and 190 once i got rid of the happy feet It turned out to be a decent boat. Itried to sit in the 10 4 fun and its just too tight. Size 14 foot. I tried the super classic with the bulkhead and it was a much better fit. Will I get better preformance with the supper classic and will it roll better? It seems wider at the waste.
lynn
ps I am also old and need a little more comfort
I’m bummed because I bought a new Fun and found that it was too big, even though I’m in the weight specs (5’1/2″, 140 lbs). It was too wide in the knees, the happyfeet didn’t take up enough space in the bow, and even when we added foam to the bow up to the pilar I couldn’t brace with both my feet and my knees at the same time. It also just feels big and hard to control and roll, I’ve noticed that one of the major difference is that (other) knee braces are separate and narrower, rather than just foam against the wall of the boat. I think this makes a major difference for me, as a short person.
But everyone at boat shops had initially recommended against the 2Fun unless I wanted it for playboating, and I was worried it would be too low-volume once I added a lunch, rescue/emergency gear, my chacos — the things I bring on all-day runs.
Another small-ish woman and I were wishing for a Fun 2.5.
How do the sweetcheeks affect one’s ability to do a wet exit? I am very leery after having trouble getting out of a Liquidlogic Trigger last season after I flipped in a continuous class III rapid. There was a moment when I didn’t think I would make it out, and now I don’t want to use any boat or item that makes it more difficult to exit the boat in an emergency.
Hi All! I was wondering hop close you think a 2 fun would compare to an 07 allstar?
I’ve paddled the new allstar and prefer the balance of the old one… the New Fun seemed well balanced but a little too big.
Also tried the new rockstar – more balanced than the new allstar and Sweet on a wave, but the high seat was a little hard to get used to.
I’m 5’8″ 165 dry, and have the legs of someone 5’5″ so I’m mostly torso… That has some obvious advantages as I can fit in small boats and already have a “raised seat”. Also probably why it was even harder to get used to the extra high seat on the rockstar.
So now I’m thinking the smaller size of the 2Fun, but balanced bow/stern might suit as a replacement for the 07′ allstar.
Any thoughts?
Cheers, from Portland!
Lee
Hi all! I just got back into boating after back surgery two years ago for a ruptured disk and sciatica, brought on by 30 years of kayaking and 7 years of wildwater training. I lived in my boat for 15 years, spanning the birth of squirt in 1981 up to the days when rodeo started to go big and people started to link ends and wave wheel in the mid 90’s.
I finally let myself go and played with reckless abandon this past weekend, Hudson River Gorge at 6 1/2 feet, in a Diesel 75. A friend of mine let me borrow his 2010 Fun for a rapid, and I loved it. I’m a wave surfing addict, and I’ve never been in a short boat that let me catch waves on the fly as well as the Fun did. So ’tis time for a surf boat, I think…
I’m looking for your advice on which boat to buy, Fun or 4-Fun. I’m 6’1″, 185-190 lbs, 33″ inseam, size 11 feet. I was a little uncomfortable in the feet in the Fun, but saw that I could easily get a little more room by re-outfitting the knees a little. I used to cartwheel a 1/2″ cut Projet “back in the day”, but am not sure I can handle the torque of wheeling a bigger boat any more. I love to stern squirt (used to stand up a 13′ slalom boat), love to spin on waves, play in retentive holes, was just starting to get the whole blunt and loop thing before the sh*t hit the fan with the discs.
Fun or 4-Fun? Whadda ya think guys?
Hi All!
How does knee, leg and foot room compare in the 2007 S-Star [that I currently paddle] vs the 2010 4fun??
I am pretty close to the 2007SStar’s absolute limit on these [36″ inseam and 13EE feet]. I love the way the ’07 SStar paddles but would also like being able to walk after a long day in it.
Thanks,
Bill
Hi. Having spent a few summers borrowing creek boats to run rivers and play on small to medium waves around the great NY/NJ/CT area I’m up for buying my first boat and the Jackson Fun seems the right choice. I’m 6’1″ and 180 – 185 lbs so think a 4 fun would suit me. From reading the previous posts it seems the 2010 Fun is a bit more play orientated, and whilst I’m enjoying learning both river running and play I’m not sure if I’d see much difference to the 2007 version which can still be obtained from some retailers only for a little cheaper (the difference is a decent skirt). Any thoughts? I’d likely use it for both purposes, but think it would be some time until I’m doing anything approaching serious acrobatics.
Hi. This summer I will be working with a rafting company and will be doing lots of kayaking on whitewater. I’m looking to buy my first boat. I’d like it to be a good river run, but be able to play too. My skill level is beginner/intermediate. I took a class where we learned the basics in a pool and my roll is solid. I’m 5’10 160 pounds. I found a really good deal on a 4fun, but I’m worried it will be too big for me… I’ve been told having a little bigger boat will be nice as a beginner because the little extra volume will make me more stable in the water, but I’ve been told the bigger boat will be too hard to control… Any thoughts?
Hi,
I recently bought a 07-09 4 fun, I have used it twice and it feels like my knees are too far apart and I get sore hips. Is there anything I can to to help this? Or should I be looking for a skinier boat?
Cheers
Taras
i need some advice. all my paddling focused on river running and creeking until i got my super hero. the super hero does everything and does it well. as i have been surfing more and more with it, i want a to learn to play and add another dimension to my paddling. i am 6’3″ 215-220 depending on the time of year and training. not sure if the star series or fun series is better for me, especially since i will be learning playboating. seems i can do borh play and mix it up with some running afterwards with a fun series.
thanks for your help
Hi,
I am 130 lbs, 5′ 10 ”, and paddle a Wavesport Fuse 48, which serves me well – I like the mix of 65 percent play and 35 percent river. But I can´t help looking at the 2 Fun from 2007 that my daughter paddles. The features that attract me is easy rolling, ease to switch from edge to edge, and the very up-swept nose that never pearls when front-surfing. If these features are the most important for me, should I go for a 2 Fun 2007 or 2010? The 2010 looks a little wider, what are the width specs? What about speed? ALSO:What would I possibly sacrifice If I go from a Fuse to a 2 Fun?
Clay,
I took lessons and did 2 days on the Colorado (mostly class 2, some class 3) about 10 years ago. I loved it, but never got around to buying a boat. Now I’d like to buy a boat and get back into it.
I’m 5’9″ and currently 250#, though I’m trying to get my football player frame back down to 215-220#. Based on weight, I’ve thought a SuperFun would be ideal, but maybe not for my height.
I’d probably just start with river running until my confidence grew to try a little playboating.
Which boat should I be considering?
Thanks in advance.
I paddled the original Fourfun from the first ones that came in at Rock Creek up until last season. I bought two of the original Classics after you did the 2007 redesign & put nicer outfitting in them because the 2007 was too big for me. At 5’11″/175 up to 185 sometimes/size 8 feet it felt really loose and sloppy. Plus the original design seemed more downriver/play & the 2007 seemed way more play/and just sort of downriver. This Summer I bought a Villian S thinking I would be happy just being on the river as a mainly downriver paddler. At almost 64 playing takes a toll. I love the Villian S but I really miss the Fourfun. The 2010 feels just as big on me, and all I have read about it says it’s the same as the 2007 in terms of a more play oriented/and far less downriver boat. I don’t want to buy a different boat than a Jackson Kayak. I like the way they paddle, roll, and love the outfitting and I have paddled long enough to appreciate the simplicity & comfort of the intergated thigh braces, and the Happy Seat & Feet. Plus all the other dowriver/play boats these days seem more play oriented. At this point I wish I hadn’t traded the last of the original Fourfuns and then just paddled the Villian S on creeks and bigger water. Any suggestions?
I am 47 years old and my 2007 super fun was my first play boat and is my current play boat.( I also have a villain) It has been an awsome boat but that being said it has got some where on it and I am afraid its days are numbered. It has finally developed a small leak. I am 6 ft 4 and 230 pounds and I am in the market to replace it. I love the look of the new funs but for some reason you guys don’t have one that fits me. Is there any time in the future when Jackson will be redoing the superfun like you have the smaller fun’s. If not, what would you recommend I buy.
Hi I`m 6`4 and weigh approx. 2201bs+. I`m an old school player ( surf, spin and stern squirts ) and love to river run. Would the “older” 4fun or new 4fun be better suited to these activities? thanks so much. Jackson Rocks!
I’m 6’1″ and 225lbs. I’m relatively new to the sport and paddle a Jefé Grande and a Mamba 8.5 Creeker. There is a seriously large number of people that I paddle with that will only paddle a Jackson Fun series boat and are all telling me to try one out. Which boat would be a good choice for me? I would like to learn playboating, but want something that is stable and can easily make it down rivers like the Pigeon, Chattooga and Upper Green. Also, I live in Greenville, SC and I’m looking for a nearby place to demo your suggestion.
Regards,
Brandon
Hey guys, I am trying to decide betwenn the Super Fun, and the Super Hero!? I have talked to Dane some personally and I am still torn between the two. Is there a 2010 Version of the Super Fun? If not, why not? And what difference is there?
i have a super fun now and enjoy it. So when u guys redo the super fun will this include it in a elite series? when do u guys think this is possible ? thanks ken
Do you guys have any plans to make the super-Fun size with the 2010 updates/elite? Is it just that bigger guys don’t buy enough boats to make an elite super fun cost-effective, or does the elite plastics not support a larger paddler? Thanks.
I have a 32″ seam and weigh 140. Would the would the 2011 fun be too big for playboating? Would the 2fun be too unstable in class four water? I am a beginner boater and regularly go to the new to surf in my 93 riot slice which feels like surfing a cathedral.
I am 5 8 160 pounds. Found a 2009 4fun for a good price. My old boat was pretty little and notoriously squirelly so i’m looking for a slightly larger, steadier boat. Should this boat fit me alright or is it going to be way too big? I wish i could demo one first but when you find a good deal you have to jump on it.
I have had the constant quandry of being a tall skinny fellow. At 6’5″ and 180 lbs I have contorted myself into many boats. I am fed up with the pain and I want a boat that i can have fun in all day.
I am looking for a versatile play boat and your 4 fun caught my eye. Do you think this will be a good fit for me, if not suggestions are welcome.
I have been in a super fun from the day they came out I would like to know if you will make a newer super fun any time soon it is my go to boat i have a hero and a monstar also but the super fun is the boat i use the most so can we get a 2012 one for next year pls
I weight 93 kilos and is 5 10″ do u think the Rockstar large would be good for me
I’m one of those unfortunate paddlers with a 34″ inseam size 13 feet and I weigh 185. I’ve been paddling a super EZ for a long time and it is about to give up the ghost so I need a new boat. Sounds like there are no plans to update the super Fun? I’m not much of a play boater, I bought a LL Biscuit and I can hardly roll the damn thing. I realize that with my height I’m not gonna fit in a smaller boat but with my weight I may never find a boat I can flatwater cartwheel. What are my options for replacing my Super EZ? and my Biscuit?
Hello,
I’m about 150 lbs and 5’9″ and am new to the kayak world.
I am looking at getting my first kayak to do mostly river running (85%) plus maybe some play when I get used to things. I am wondering if the 2010 fun would be the right fit and have enough volume for my size for big rivers? Also I have found a good deal on a 4 fun but may think this is too big for my weight, what do you think?
Thanks Chris.
I’m fairly new to paddling and currently have a remix that’s comfortable but I feel it’s a bit cumbersome… almost fighting me. I’m 5 9″, 145 lbs with a 31″ inseam. I tried out a Fun yesterday on the Nantahala and had a blast but it felt a little large which could be due to the demo boat not having any type of foot bed. I also sat in the 2 Fun but my feet seemed a little cramped. Weight wise I feel I should be in the Fun especially when factoring in extra gear. I run II and III water but would like to start venturing into play boating or at least simple tricks to have a little more fun. Am I on the right track or is there another boat/size I should be looking into?
hi all
i have a 2fun and my friend has a star ( both the 2007 models) and we have both spent a long time studing both boats, all the different year groups and we cant seem to find too much difference between them. could you tell me?
many thanks
james
Hello people, i am new at this sport. in summer 2011 i tried my first river run in an r3 rapid with a wave sport and was dragged down the river with it. had no control what so ever. maybe its my lack of experience? still had fun and did my first roll in it. So i asked a guy at that river who seemed to know what he was talking about as he had 15 years experience with creeking and free style and he advised me to start off learning with a Jackson-fun series boat. now reading the comments above about it, i see that people seem to have devided opinions,based on their experience. I want to know what boat to start learning river running as well as rodeo. Can someone give me a clear answer on that please? i need good advise because despite my -not so good- first experience, i am hooked. i must do this more often but to do so, i need a boat i can call mine and a good one conidering my needs vs what i want to do with it.
thanks for shedding light on my decision making process.
cheers,
Stephanie
I am looking at a used 4Fun about four years old. I am 6’0′, 165, 34 inseam, size 12 feet and 58 years old. I want to mainly do river running on areas around Asheville as I recently bought a cabin in the Morganton area but would like to work on my surfing. Don’t think at my age I will be doing much in the way of vertical tricks. Will the 4 Fun be too large for me? I have paddled a Fun and felt it a little small for river running. I would also like to do Wilson Creek. Would the 4Fun be up to the task?
I have been paddling one of the original superstars for the past 4 years and she finally broke on my last run of the year. I am 220 and can’t decide if should go with the 4fun or super fun? What are your thoughts on the superstar or monstar?For a man of my girth? 6′ 220?
I am 6’2′ 185 lbs and i’m trying to decide between a fun/4 fun or all star/super fun. I fit comfortably in the funs, but have never paddled any of the other models. Could you assist me in finding a place to demo? I just moved to Charlotte, NC.
hello, i have been paddling my 2010 FUN for a year now, bought at noc fest last year, great boat, thnx EJ , anyway have gotten a lot better because of this boat,just ordered EJs basic playboating dvd,n am wanting to learn more playboating moves other than just surfing n spinning, would u recommend the 2FUN or a Star or maybe Rockstar to learn the harder moves in? i am 5ft 7in 132 lbs with 31 inseam.i need to b higher in weight scale,which boat would work best for me? thnx yaw
I am 6′ 187lbs. size 10 feet, I have a 07 4Fun and love it. I have the opportunity to trade my diesel which I don’t use for a 07 Fun. With my size would I be happy with the fun if I wanted something smaller to throw around or am I just too big for this boat? If I am too big could I possibly outfit it to fit my 9 yr old 100lbs son to start paddling? Trying to make the most of a situation!
Thnx for quick shipment of basic playboating dvd, all my questions have been answered,awesome, going to start practicing tomoro morning.thnx again. yaw have a great day.
Hey guys,
I’ve been looking into getting more into playboating. I’ve been doing river running and creeking for a few years now and would like to start playing more. I’m 6’4″, 210 lbs, with a 34″ inseam, and i wear a siz 13 shoe. I’ve been debating whether I should look into the Star series (either super-star or mon-star, not sure which would suit me better) or the Fun series (4Fun or Super Fun). I am totally new to play boating, and I would rather play on a river than park and play. Any advice?
Thanks
I’m 6 feet, about 180 pounds, and I just got a slightly used 2010 4Fun – I love it, and it’s so much more comfortable than my old playboat. I’m wondering, though, how far up to move the seat (both for myself and when I loan it out to friends). I’d like to just put the seat in a middle/average position, but I’m not sure where that would be. Any ideas? About how far up the little tube would an average seat position be?
Thanks, and thanks for making such great boats! (I also bought a used Villain this year…)
OK … I’m roughly 6’1″, 185 lbs., 33″ inseam with size 11 feet. And it’s been a LONG time since I’ve paddled consistently. Like almost 20 years. I spent the 80’s and early 90’s paddling an assortment of boats, ranging from Dancers to slalom and squirt boats. Toward the end I paddled squirts almost exclusively on a wide variety of SE whitewater. With that said, I dabbled a few times over the past few years with some rental boats … just enough to know that I can still paddle. I talked to EJ at length at GAF a couple of years ago and, as a result, am looking seriously at a 4FUN. I’ve read through most of the website material and the questions/answers, but still don’t have a clear concept of the differences between the 2007 4FUN and the 2010 4FUN … can you lay out the differences? It sounds like the 2010 might be slicier (which I like), but I’m not sure about the knee placement. I’m used to having my knees further out to the side (or maybe it’s just that I’m used to having my knees lower). I know that trying them both out is really the best approach, just looking for a little initial feedback …
Thanks
How is the 4 fun in flat water and class two rapids?
Thanks..
Ive been recomended the fun series but im a very odd build and having a hard time deciding what size fun i need to go with. Looking to do some playing and river running. Im 6 foot 2 inches and 150 lbs. Id really like to be as comfortible as possible yet still be able to play.
I weight in at about 170 plus or minus 5. Sometimes I’m paddling in just swim trunks and a PFD, other times a drysuit with fleece underwear and a thermos & lunch tucked in back. 31 inch inseam, size 11 feet, The rivers tend to be everything from the class 2 training rivers to the Dead River at 6000, or the Kennebec: big or little water, tiny surf holes to big glassy waves. I run and play. I am coming out of a Phyrana 7-0 M/L size which was perfect. I picked up a used Big EZ which is a great surfer/river runner for me but foot room is uncomfortable as all get out. I’m leaning towards the Fun but am clearly at the upper end of the weight scale, and at the bottom end for the 4fun. Open to any suggestions, Funrunner? Allstar, Hero?, thanks
I a super beginning kayaker, as in Almost never paddled whitewater. Found a great deal on a 2010 4-FUN and really want to pull the trigger but am worried about it being too much boat. I’m 5’10” and about 170 lbs. What do people think? Should I hold out for a FUN, or is the 4-FUN going to be good for my first season. I have at least sat in both boats and they both feel great.
I am 6’3″ and around 200lbs. I bought a 4fun recently. Figured I was too light for the Super or Monstar. I removed all of the footblock layers except the core one, and I can fit somewhat comfortably with the seat in the 4th (second to back) position, but this is without dry gear, booties, etc. Have yet to get it in the pool or river to check trim, just wondering if you have any suggestion/insights as to seat position in this boat. Would I be better off getting a happy feet or trimming down the core layer of the block and keep the seat where it is or even farther forward? Or should I just move the seat all the way back and hope I don’t start catching the stern?
I have a 2007 4FUN and use a Palm roto 5 kevlar spraydeck. BUT have major issues getting it on. I don’t get to paddle a huge amount (family commitments) anymore so it only gets used very now and then. It does NOT go on dry and after total immersion in water takes about 4 minutes to get it on. What deck would you recommend for the 2007 4FUN?
The max weight listed for the 4 Fun is 220 lbs. I weigh 220 lbs. at 5’8″ tall with a size 10 shoe. I currently paddle a Big EZ that has a max weight of 220 lbs. I am much to heavy for it, at least 20 lbs. or more. I mostly paddle the New and Gauley in a playboat, and the Big EZ’s stern catches all the time. Will I be maxing the 4 Fun out at 220 lbs.? Thanks.
I am just starting out with whitewater kayaking, and I’m trying to find the best river runner/playboat for my size. I am 5’9 and I weigh 165 lbs. I’ve been looking at the Fun and the 4 Fun and cannot decide between the two. I feel like the Fun would be the best option, but I am also worried about what might happen if I put on a few pounds over the coming years. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I’m 5’9 and 165lbs plus the basic whitewater gear loadout. I’m wanting something that will get me an even mesh between river running and play boating. Should I go with a Fun or a 4Fun?
So I’ve just recently gotten into boating, I’ve been using it as a therapeutic way to get exercise. i was blown up on a deployment to afghanistan and ive put on about 40lbs. because i couldnt exercise, and this is really the only activity that i can do thats fun and a great exercise too. Im about 5’10” and about 260 right now but im losing weight and fast now that im trying to get back into shape. im looking into a super fun cuz i enjoy being on the river but i want to learn to play boat too. any suggestions?
At 5’10 195lb would I be able to safely fit a super fun with a sweet cheeks seat? The boat mostly be used on light I/II and II/III rapids in Western NC
I am looking at getting back into Kayaking, I haven’t done it in over ten years, but was pretty good before i quit, running Gore, Oh be Joyful, and was an ACA instructor. It seems that everthing has changed in my ten year absence. Right now I am 6’1 250 lbs, 32inch inseam, size 9 shoe. Hoping to get back down to my former paddling weight of 215. I used to paddle a Cruise Control, Godzilla, And i loved the old Kendo. I also had an old fiberglass squirt boat that i was getting good in. I have kinda bad knees so comfort and ease of entry/escape is foremost for me. I would like a good all around boat like every one else, but i remember how good of a workout playboating was so i want to be able to have some fun at the local whitewater park. I am going to be getting back into it so i can teach my son who is 7 and will be about 70 lbs and almost 50″ tall this summer. I am looking at a Fun 1.5 for him. I want a boat for him that he won’t outgrow too soon. What would you recommend for us?
I’m just starting out in the sport. 6’2 230lbs. I’ll be taking some lessons but will mostly be running on the Ottawa River. Looking for something ultra stable and safe. Suggestions? Thaks
Is there any news on the update of the 2007 super fun?
My son, 13 and 99 pounds, just picked up a used CL 2010 2Fun. I know he is at the low end of the weight range…
Anything I need to do to make this as safe a river runner as is possible. He’s just starting to get into play and will be working on surfing etc. I have stern bags for the boat.
Im 6’4 and around 185lbs, looking to purchase a 4fun or a superfun for use on the ottawa river. Not sure if I should be looking at the 4fun because of my weight or the superfun because it will be more roomy for my height. I’ve only been paddling for about a year but would be interested in learning how to do some moves on waves. Could you let me know what boat would suit me best and if the superfun would be too big for my weight.
Thank you.
I have the option of getting a used 2Fun 2nd generation or a new 2010 model 2Fun. Are the differences worth over half the price? I have paddled a Jive forever and am almost too comfortable in it. I’ve been wanting a play boat for our backyard class II stretch to push me to the next level. I’m 5’4″ and 120 lbs. I’m looking for a boat I can dominate. I can’t even do a good stern squirt in my Jive. Should I even consider a 1.5Fun?
I have a super fun and LOVE this boat. I also have the 1st yr super hero. I am looking for 2 new boats. I take the super fun all over the ark and just love it. The hero is for safty boating and it does the job but would like a newer boat. I would like a boat that can be a creeker and a safty boat, and one to replace my fun. I am 6’5″ 270lb with a 38in legs what should i look at.
Adam
My son is starting to get excited about whitewater kayaking. He has an All Star; I want to get something that will allow me to keep up with him, at least a little (I’m a beginner). I’m considering a used 4fun. My main considerations are safety and comfort, with a little surfing thrown in for good measure. Is the 4fun a good boat for me?
Also, I’ll be in FL this summer and would like to do some ocean surfing. How does the 4fun perform in ocean surf? Thanks for whatever feedback you’re able to provide.
I forgot to mention that I’m 5’11” and weigh around 190 and have size 11 feet.
I’m 5’10” ranging from 155-164 (depending on what I ate for dinner) and am interested in getting into a playboat. I learned in a perception whip-it on the Chattooga, used a RPM in the Grand Canyon (Big Ditch), been in a burn on the Ocoee….mostly spent my time in my whip-it, though. Have a permit for the middle fork of the salmon (june) and will be going back to the “Big Ditch” in December. I was looking at the fun series, fun runner, and zen boats… any thoughts?
Jackson Kayak Friends: I have a height of 192 cm, weighing 110 kg,
my legs have a length of 98 cm measured from the crotch (groin),
my feet measured 47 cm.
In which kayak will be more comfortable: the Mon Star model or Super Fun model ?
If you have any questions for me my email is sgiquiardo@speedy.com.ar
Thank you very much.
Sebastian from Argentina.
I am brand new to paddling. I want to get in play boating and white water. I am looking at buying a used 4 fun on Wed. I am 6’0″ 155lbs with size 12 shoes. will this boat work good for me?
Thanks for all input.
I’m getting ready to buy a Fun and I’d like to know if I can go with the 4 Fun rather than the Super Fun. I’m around 6’2 and about 180-190 and wear a size 13 shoe. My feet are my problem. I had a Super Fun (2007 or 08, Mr. Jackson personally sold me a used demo) and it fit my feet fine but was otherwise too big for me. I tried last year’s 4 Fun and my feet did fit it and it seemed to fit me very well. Wondering if the sizing has changed…or recommendations.
Thanks, Tom.
Hi, I’m 5″11 and weigh 180-190 which is right at the top of the weight range for a Fun. I have an older Kingpin 6.3 that I like but it is heavy, beat up and it leaks. I’m trying to learn some flatwater playboating moves and the Kingpin has a bit too much volume. I don’t really want an Allstar (too optimized for playboating for me) so I figured a Fun might be a good compromise between playboating and river running. My question is this, if I am right at the top of the Fun weight range or maybe a few pound over will it compromise the performance of the boat for river running? I’m not sure what the published maximum weight means depending on what kind of boating I am doing. A 4-Fun seems like it might have too much volume for a beginner like me to learn any playboating moves in…..what do I buy? Thanks
I have a 07 superstar and like it but time to get an new boat. the newer play boats seem a little cor-key for my liking. I am 6’0″ and about 190-200lbs. Would the 4 fun be good for me or will I feel like I have back wards in playability? I do like to squirt in a boat and not been real good at doing this in the super star. Also will the 4 fun be harder to throw around in flat water?
Reid
Im looking at getting a superfun or 4 fun, im 5’11 220 with a 36” waste and size 11 feet. Ive played around in a super fun and enjoyed it a lot but was wondering if a 4fun would be more to my liking size wise.
Thanks for the feed back Clay. I have bought a jackson allstar. Is it a good boat? It is used and has the happy feet in it but I’m having trouble with My legs going to sleep on me after just a short time in it. I think its the way the seat fits me but I’m not sure. Are there any trick I can do with this boat to make it more comfortable? I love the boat other than that. Also I’m not sure how the happy feet are supposed to work. Is there any manuals I can get for how to fit them to My feet?
I am around 5’10-11″ and weigh between 140-145 lbs (inseam 29″). I have not been kayaking for a couple of years and have found the time to get back into it. I was curious if a 2008/2009 2Fun would be an okay size more so as a playboat and maybe periodically as a class I to III+ river runner. Appreciate the input.
Jesse
Hi, I’m looking at an 09 superfun. I’m 6′ 220 pounds and size 11 shoe. Will this boat work for river running, surfing, splats, squirts, spins and cartwheels? Thanks a lot
I am 6foot 3inch size 12 feet and 180 pounds….will i fit into the 4 fun?
I’m sure you are tired of answering these size questions but I want to be sure before I drop the coin. I’m currently at 170 without gear which is heavy for me. This puts me on the high side of the Fun and low side of 4Fun. I am not looking for a pure playboat. I want to run rivers as well. From what I read it sounds the Fun will be more playful and the 4Fun would be more river runner. From there it’s just up to me to decide which way I want to lean right? Input would be super helpful. I don’t want to pick up the wrong size. Thanks!
I am 147, I’m about to get a great deal on a 2 fun. I’m a very athletic build…will this be too small?
Hello, I am 6’5″ and 255lbs. I notice the monstar has more volume than a super fun. Would a monstar make a better river runner or should i be at the very top of the weight range of a super fun.
Hey, Im about to purchase a used 4 fun, and I’m wondering what deck size for the skirt I would want to get?
I’m just getting into the sport and have an opportunity to get an 07 model 2-Fun for a great deal. I’m 5’8″ and weight fluctuates between 115 and 135. For the time being I’m more into river running than playboating, would the 2-fun still be a good boat to get?
Im looking for my first playboat. Ive been in a rouge 10 for a year now and im ready to up my game.At 6ft 145-147lb whats my best chouce between the 2 fun and the fun? Keep in mind ill be learning the moves in this boat and I want to get all I can from it.
hi im 6,3, 180, 185, with a 34 inch inseam and a 12.5 13 foot size fairly new and would like to know what kayak would be best at my size for white water and runner but i would also like to be able to do tricks without to much diffacalty
thanks for any suggestions
I am really considering the 4 fun. I am new to the sport and have be training at a Jackson/ACA school Geneva Kayak School in Yorkville IL. My home rivers will be Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Yough in PA, and rivers in WVA. I am 5’8″ and weight 175-185. I will mainly be running rivers but want the play boat option. Any input will be great. I did Level 1 whitewater class in a Fun Runner 70 and liked it but my hips and ankles were killing me. I did a few runs in a Hero but had a really hard time rolling in it.
I am new to kayaking and am currently searching for used J.K. boats in the northwest. I am 5’10-11” and 145 pounds. I am in decent paddling shape as I am also a rafting guide. My goal is to find a boat that is fun to play and learn in and is comfortable and capable of running full days. I was wondering if you could give input on whether a 4 Fun would be appropriate for me or if it would be too big? I know that my tricking might be limited because I am below the weight range but I may put on more weight and am really only looking to do basic stuff. Thanks for the input! Love all the advice I’ve seen around the site from employees and satisfied owners.
Hello! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 3gs! Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the great work!
i just bought a fun and am loving it. i would like to have the feet a little closer. it would probably be like one more foam shim at the feet. would happy feet help me and if so what size.
here is yet another size question (sorry). I weigh 165 pounds and am 6’3 with 35 inch inseam. I don’t fit into a Fun – How much play would I get out of a 4 Fun?
Hi – I’m a bit confused about size/weight-limit for the Fun vs. 4 Fun… seems like it’s changed a bit over the years so it really matters if buying a used boat. I’m getting back into boating after an 8-year pause due to a shouder injury that is now surgially repaired. I used to paddle class 5 and paddled a wavesport XXX at 185 pounds. I’m still 185, but want something more forgiving… want to be able to run rivers, but still have something I can cartwheel and enjoy on a wave. Any input would be super helpful, including recommendations depending on what year boat I can find. Thanks!
Im looking at a 2Fun for my wife, she is 5’8″ 125-140 depending on her activity level. Would the 2Fun be a better fit or would a Fun work better?
Hey I’m 12 looking for a 2 fun a little overweight. Ive paddled with the two fun before and wanted the boat I’m not sure if I should a creeker/river runner before I buy a two fun. And also would it be worth it to buy It new or used?
I am a 115 pound 5’2″ beginner. I have been borrowing a a diesel 60 but I am looking to buy my own boat before the end of the season. It it hard without first trying a boat on for size but would this one be recommended for someone of my size looking to get into a little bit of riverrunning/playboating?
Hi I have a question about a fit for a boat. I’m 5′ 11″, 135 lbs, with a size 10 1/2 to 11 foot. I have just started whitewater kayaking this season and have ran the Alberton Gorge three times in a borrowed Piroutte S. I want a new playboat/ river runner type that flatwater cartwheels well. I’m also 14 and will grow in the years to come. Is the 2007 Fun a good choice for me?
Thanks
Colin or Clay,
Do you think the 4Fun would handle the upper Gauley for a paddler that is 6’3 and 238lbs. I’m fit, just a bigger guy. I previously owned a 2007 4Fun, which I traded in for a Monstar this year. I had a Monstar lined up for Gauley Festival this September through Ace gear shop, but I found out yesterday that they’re selling it, so I can’t use it. Therefore, my demo/rental choices for this year’s Gauley Fest are the 4Fun or the SuperHero. The former is prob a little small and the latter too big. I really want a boat that I can play down the upper Gauley, which is why I wanted to take a Monstar this year.
I’ve been to Gauley Fest twice before and paddled the Superfun on the Upper and lower Gauley and had a great time. I currently paddle the Monstar on the South Fork American river and love everything about it. It runs the river surprisingly well, but I can still throw it down in flat water, and its AMAZING on/in a wave/hole.
I used to paddle a 2007 4fun down the chamberlains run on the North Fork American River up to 1200 cfs, after that I would switch to my creek boat. I loved my 2007 4Fun, but I think it may have been a little small for the Upper Gauley.
I would describe myself as a solid class IV+ paddler. I regularly run E2P on the S. Yuba and chamberlains on the NFA , and I got on 492Bridgeport this year with no swims and solid lines (in my Villain). I’ve also paddled the Gap several times without issue.
Anyhow, I don’t want to ship my Monstar from California to Summerville, so i’m left with either the 4Fun or Superhero, and I really want to play down the upper Gauley. I haven’t checked if ACE has it, but I was thinking the Fun Runner 70 may be an option too, never paddled it though.
Do you think the 2010 4Fun would work for me?
Thanks,
Dave May
davesmay@hotmail.com
P.S. I release you from all liability as a result of any advice you may or may not give me, and agree that any action I take is my own and based solely on my own decisions. (Just in case that’s an issue).
Hey I’m 14 and looking into my first whitewater kayak. I’m almost 6’1″ and a bit over 150 pounds I think. I want to be able to run river and surf and learn tricks, but I’m more interested in playing around and having fun then shooting massive rapids. I have whitewater canoeing and a bit of kayaking experience. What kayak should I choose?
Hi there, yet another sizing question!
I’m 6’4″ 36″ inseam, size 14 (us) feet and weight between 210 and 230lb. I’ve been paddling a year and want a playful river boat, I only have room for one. 4 fun, Super fun or Mon-star? What do you reckon?
Thanks
Nat
I have a 2012 Funrunner 70 and a 4-Fun (2010 or 2011). I got the funrunner to repkace a mamba. I’m 180 5’9 and running class III +in the funrunner and class III – in the 4 fun. I’m just starting into playboating and only surf so far.
My questions are.
Seat height. I have regular sweet cheeks and the boat feels stable for running. I tried them over a regular seat and found it less stable. How does this compare to sweet cheeks 200? And is my instability a good thing and just the boat loosening up?
Is this a good boat match? Or should I be looking at an allstar to replace the 4fun?
I currently have a 2012 Funrunner 70 and a 2010 4-Fun. I’m 5’9 and about 180. Currently I’m using the Funrunner for Class III+ and new rivers and the 4Fun for Class III-. So far I’m only surfing in the 4Fun but plan on working on new stuff. I have a couple of questions.
1. You talked about raising the seat with a sweet cheeks 200. I’ve tried the regular sweet sheeks over a stock seat pad and felt the legs and knees were more comfortable but the boat was less “stable”. Would this be the same as the Sweetcheeks 200 or is this higher? And is that “unstable” feeling the boat “loosening up”?
2. The other question is about my “fleet”. I don’t do much park and play (just a little from time to time) and tend to pick easier rivers with more play when I take out the 4Fun. I’m wondering if the 4Fun and Funrunner overlap too much and I should be looking at a Rockstar to replace the 4Fun?
hi I was the old fun4 yuo remenber the specs I think buy the new fun4 is same
thank for yuo response
esteban
Hey guys I have a quick sizing question. This past weekend I bought a FUN from my local dealer, it was the last of the 2012 model and i got it for a great deal. This will be my first playboat river runner so Im super excited but worried that i may have got a slightly large boat for my size and learning to play boat. I have a slim body style around 140lbs and was just wondering if I am limiting myself being at the lower target weight level. Thanks ahead for any and all information!
I currently have an ’07 4Fun. I’m 6’3″ 210-215. I’d like to get into play boating a little more but I still like the down river play. I paddled an ’07 super fun and it felt huge, I’m curious if you would suggest the new 4Fun or Super Fun for a guy my size. I’m right on the edge, and I’ve read the new Fun series is much easier to learn play moves in. What do you think?
Have there been any redesigns to the superfun yet? All the others got revamped in 2010, except for the superfun. Just wondering if that’s changed yet.
I am 5’9″ and 128 lbs. I will need a bit of growing room. which size fun would be best?
thanks
I have a bit of a dilemma. I am a 47 yo female – 5’9 1/2″, 140#. I currently paddle a classic (original) 2005 – Fun. I love it and found that it fits me so much better than either the 07 Fun or the newest Fun (2Fun way too short – tried it). I’m guessing is has to do with the lower volume (51 gallons) and my body type. Anyway, it took a bit of work to find one a couple of years ago – but, I did. Today, it developed a crack which I will try to repair – and, in the meantime I am starting a search for another original fun.
My questions to you:
1) Any tips or leads in locating an original fun?
2) When I was discussing repairs with some buddies today, they weren’t sure if that model was amenable to repair… what can you tell me?
3) Other boat suggestions? I mostly paddle class 3 with some class 4 – I really like a combo river runner/play boat. I tried the funrunner and it was ok… I’m just so attatched to my old boat.
Thanks in advance for any guidance you can provide.
Im a beginner looking at a Fun elite series. I’m 6 ft and 175 lbs with big feet. Will this be a good fit? I’m also looking at a Villian S. I know the Villian S is a bigger boat but I thought the Fun would give me a broader introduction into the sport. My experience is from a canoeing perspective. So I lean my interest towards river running. Just never play boated.
Thanks,
I’m looking for a river runner that I can play a little in and learn some play moves. Something sporty, nimble, and fun. Ive been kayaking 2 and a half years and currently run mostly class 3, 3plus rivers. I have a super hero to help me move into harder stuff. I’m 6′ 2″ and 206 in street clothes, size 13 feet. Do you think the 4 fun would be stable enough for river running for me or should I look at the super fun or something else. Thanks for your help. I want to pull the trigger soon.
Hello! I am looking into purchasing my first kayak, but im not positive what to look for. I’ve paddled the All star, Rock star,and Fun (not sure which one) as well as a few others. I mostly play in flat water, but it isn’t unforeseeable for me to run some III(+) rivers in the future. I’m mainly looking for an all around boat that can give me some cartwheels and loops eventually. I am 6′ 150lbs 32″ inseam and size 12 shoe. Any recommendations? I was really looking into the Fun!
Thanks,
Mike
Hi, I just saw a local Craigslist posting for a 2006 Super Fun. It’s still new, unused, in the original shipping wrap and its cheap- $300. My question is about sizing- I’m fairly new to WW kayaking, only been 2 times. I have been a sea kayaker for 15+ years. I feel comfortable on all Class 2+ and some Class 3 at this point. I’m 6′ 185, 33″ inseam, size 11 shoe.
Is the 2006 Super Fun too big for me? I’m not looking for a trick playboat just something to get me down the river in comfort and with some basic performance as I continue to learn. I’d like to own a WW boat and this seems like a good starter at the right price…? I’d love to hear some opinions on if this boat is too big and what would be some of the challenges with a boat that is too big. Thank you!
Hey Folks,
This is great that the Badboyz are the ones responding to inquiries—we get the true view then.
I am going on a trip through the Grand Canyon and we are using all Jackson boats. I have been paddling aroudn the world for 18 years and am a class V paddler. I love the gnar and love playboating of all kinds as well. I am 165# wet, have an inseam of 35″ and my normal boats are an RPM, Ego and Micro 240—old school, but love them. I have never paddled a Jackson boat but I’ve been in the Grand 4 times already. The rapids are no big deal but the flatwater is killer. I would wind up in a wheelchair if I paddled the whole 226 miles in my Ego—just too uncomfortable and tight in the foot area, so my RPM is what I have always used due to comfort.
I want to ensure having fun like that using a playboat but I don’t want to have regrets in the comfort by using a “FUN” (if it is too small) and being too slow in the flats—nor have regrets and be denied the fun by using a “RUNNER” to ensure I could paddle all the flat water easily and in comfort.
What Jackson boat do you recommend? I am not a conservative paddler and tend to push the envelop and edge, but 226 miles is a WIDE edge.
Dan
SuperFun 2010 is marketed in Spain???Thanks.
Hi,
Which of the Fun series would you reccommend for me. I am five foot seven and 180 pounds.I mainly do up to class three rivers and like to play on the way down.I am at the very top of the suggested weight range for the Fun but am worried I may not be able to play as much with the bigger volume of the 4Fun. Any advice would be great.
Hello.
Are this some chrismas offer?
4 Fun –
•Weight: 34 lbs
•Length: 6′ 8″
•Width: 27″
•Height: 14.5″
•Volume: 63 gallons
•Ideal Weight Range: 165 – 220 lbs
•Cockpit Dimensions: 36″ x 20.75″
•MSRP: $99
If yes then please save 1 boat for my too.
Lembit
I would like to get a fun, but not sure what size to get. I just got my roll down, but I haven’t been in white water yet. I weight 210 and I’m 5’7″. I see I’m inbetween sizes. what do you sugest?
thanks
JB
I forgot to say that the 210 is with out any gear. or dry suit
I have a problem can you clear tis up for me? I am 6’2″ 160lbs without gear, size 12 feet. I was looking at a 2010 Fun but It has been suggested that I will not fit and to get a 4Fun. I am at the very bottom of the weight range. I want to learn and do the baic playboating moves yet still run rivers ona regular basis. What is the direction I should be looking? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you
dennis
hi – i’m trying to decide which boat to take to the grand canyon. i’ve had a super fun for a few years and love it, but wanted something a bit faster for the big (but not so steep) entry waves on those rapids. i have access to a friend’s super hero. both boats are very comfortable – the super hero probably a bit more so. since i don’t really care about stern squirting or vertical moves in my old age, i’m wondering if the super hero might actually be a little bit faster for surfing? not really looking for overall recommendations since obviously that’s subjective, but do you think the super hero is any faster at all? or slower?
thanks!
Maybe you could help me find my next boat. I am a newbie who started paddling the end of last summer, but I have been on Class 1 to class 3 already. Over the winter I learned to roll in pool sessions, and my normal ride is a large Burn. I also have a really old Wavesport EZ that I can roll, and would like to play with, but it seems a bit small for me. I am about 6’1″ or 6’2″ and currently weigh 220lbs. I dont want to replace my Burn, but I would like something that I could learn blunts, squirts and the like on. Something like the EZ but hopefully much easier to get in and out of. I do not envision doing aerials and such, but need something I can sink the nose or the tail of. In general, when looking for a river running playboat, would I be better off at the upper of lower end of a rated weight range? Thank you.
Looking at a Fun on craigslist, but am having a tough time deciding whether to get a fun or a 4fun. I am a beginner boater, and am 6 foot, 165-170, and have size 11 feet. What do you think would be best?
I’m looking for a playful river runner. I’ve been paddling a few years and am not a playboater and don’t really see myself doing a lot of vertical stuff, but I would like to play down the rivers. Class III – IV. I’m 6’2, 205. I’m thinking 4-Fun would be good. Should I consider the superfun too? I’ll be buying used and I know there have been some design changes so I was wondering what model years I need to consider?
It’s 2013. Is the SuperFun still unchanged since 2007? I wasn’t able to find this information on the website. Thanks.
Hi there,
I’ve never seen this topic covered before. I’m a short paddler. 5’7 and no matter what I do I always look like I’m sitting way too low in the boat. I’ve been paddling a Wavesport EZ for years now and I’m looking at getting a Jackson fun or fun elite. Can anyone tell me if this is a good boat that I can crank easily? Because I’ve always sat so low I’m looking for a boat that I sit higher in and can easily pull moves with.
hi guys i have being reading the comments
i wasnt sure but would a 2 fun playboat fit me i am 61kg (135 pounds) and i am about 165cm tall, and i am 15 do you think it would still fit me in two or three years
thanks mitch
Is the 4Fun really .5 higher then the Super Fun or is that a typo? I like the felling of sitting lower in a boat like I do with my Super Hero. Thanks!
Hi there, I’ve been thinking about getting a Fun and just want to know about fit. I am 5’11” and 155lbs (no gear) with a 33″ inseam. I have been playing in the pool with a 2006 4fun that fits me pretty well. I definitely can’t do any flat water stern squirts. I tried jamming myself into a 2006 fun, but wouldn’t fit. My goal is mostly to do river running with lots of surfing and some basic vertical playing along the way…but mostly river running. I’d like to get into a new 2013 fun or 4fun and wondering which would work best for me. I know my weight is perfect for a fun, but my height seems to be an issue…at least in the older version. Is the 2013 fun bigger than the older model? Would a 4fun be the better option? Thanks for your advice!
Blaine
Hello Jackson Family, I curently have a Molan Medium and find it hard to do flatwater tricks. I’m 5’9 with a 31″ inseam and 145lbs without gear. I’m looking for something easier to do stern squirts and cartwheels. I kinda feel the Medium Molan is a tad to big but the small was too small. Would I fit into a 2 Fun? What would you suggest?
Thanks!
Hi,
Which of the Fun series or other boat would you reccommend for me. I am 5′ 4″ and 115# mainly do up to class three rivers and like to play/surf on the way down. I am looking to get into a different boat i current am in a pyranha in zone 222. i like the boat but am sick of dealing with the leaking around the handles and a few other small things. Any advice would be great thank you for your help.
Guys, After reading a ton of these queries, I am leaning toward a 2010 4Fun, if I can find one I can afford. However, before that I’d like some advice. I have boated in canoes and sit-on-tops (the last of which I hate, because they are so boring while watching everyone play in real kayaks) but I have never owned my own kayak. I live in Alabama, and the most common rivers I will see are the Locust Fork, Mulberry Fork, Coosa, and North into Tennessee, Georgia, etc. when I can. I want a boat that I can successfully paddle downstream during the waits for the next rapid, but when I get there, I want to have fun. Of course, at my level, I wont be starting with crazy stuff and will need some lessons. Should I pick something longer or more stable to start with, as in, will I die in this boat while learning to paddle whitewater in a new kind of watercraft?!
I am 6’1″, 180 lbs or so, size 11 shoe, fairly tall and lanky. I have always taken naturally to paddling, just never had the money for my own boat til now (don’t tell my wife!). A friend is picking up a Funrunner, but I heard some paddlers saying they didn’t like those.
I am 5’7″, about 235 lbs. and a beginner. I will be primarily paddling the Mather Gorge and Little Falls areas of the Potomac–class II-II+, mainly. I wouldn’t mind the ability to learn a bit of freestyle, but mainly for right now I just want to feel comfortable and secure as I learn. I’ve sat in the Super Hero and it was a perfect fit. The Fun Runner 70 is a tiny bit snug but ok, and the Super Fun and Karma both fit very well. So my question is, which would be best for the paddling I intend to do? Any help would be awesome, thanks!
Paddling the grand canyon for the first time this summer. I paddle a Rockstar M at home and previously had a 2010 Allstar. Im about 5’9″ 32” inseam and weigh between 175-190. Even at the high end of the weight I have had no problem with the rock star on class 4 (ocoee, upper yough, etc). Will not be bringing my own boat out but have a choice of jackson boats: FunRunner 70, Fun (newest), Zen 65. Wondering what you would recommend? I think I might be a little too heavy for the Fun and Zen 65 so I am leaning towards the FunRunner 70. I would prefer the Fun to get more play but using a short boat on the extremes of the weight range has me a bit worried for the flatwater. Disclaimer, my only worry about the Fun is the flats, i am not concerned about getting through the rapids, so maybe I should just suck it up and go small?
Thanks
My wife (and I) are looking at a new addition to our fleet. She currently paddles a Rogue 9, and I paddle a Hero. We love both, and plan to keep both. We’re looking at a used 2 Fun (2010 series), and we are curious if it would only fit her, or if we could both use it.
She is 5’6″ 130, so that seems just right for the 2 Fun (right?). However, I’m 6’0″ 140. Any idea if I would fit? We may have a chance to demo, so that would let us know for sure. It would mostly be her boat, but it would be nice if we could both use it since it will be our most “playful” boat. Go Team Jackson! 🙂
Oh, and my shoe size is 10.5 in case that’s an issue. Thanks Clay!
Hi, I need help deciding. I just made it down my first class 2 river in a rental wavesport fuse 56 and I’ve been paddling a 2007 4fun all winter in the pool. I am 156lbs with no gear, 5’11” with a 35″ inseam. My main goals are to river run class 2-3 and surf and do some basic play moves. We also have a kayak park in the city that I would like to get some use out of. I have an opportunity to bu a gently used 2011 fun for a great price, but can’t actually sit in it before I buy it or I could buy a new 4fun, but I don’t know which would be best and more importantly which one I will fit in. I’ve tried sitting in a 2007 fun and it is tight. Is the newer fun a little roomier? Thank you for your help.
I’m new to WW kayaking and am learning on the Ottawa this summer. I’m 5’10, 155 with a 30″ inseam. I’m looking to start off doing basic river running and some surfing but want to start playing a little more as I get more comfortable. Right now I’m torn between the 2010 AllStar, Medium Rockstar and the Fun. What option do you think will work best for me?
hi, I’m 6 foot tall and i weigh around 155 pounds without any gear, my shoe size is an 11. I was wondering if you think the 4 fun would be a good fit me.
btw, i could get the sweet cheeks and feet if that makes any difference.
My gf, 110 lbs, beginner, is looking for a boat for learning whitewater. She sat in a 2 Fun, but it seemed really loose. Is that just the outfitting or should she look for a smaller boat. Which one?
I’m looking at buying a Fun 2 this weekend, the size chart says I could fit in a Fun 2 based on my weight. I’m 5′ 11″ and weigh 150lbs, I was curious what you guys thought. I want a snug but comfortable fit so I can work on my play, Thanks!
Hey there! I’m looking to get my first playboat, and I’m think about getting the Fun. I’m 5’2 and 135 lbs. I know I’m at the bottom of the weight range, but I’d like to be able to share it with a friend of mine. Would it be a better option to get the 2Fun though? Let me know your thoughts! Thanks
Hey Jackson community,
I’m thinking of buying a 2-Fun from a friend of mine – primarily as a play boat but some whitewater/river running also. I’m a little concerned that the boat is too small for me – I’m 6’0″, 165 lbs. I’ve used the boat on flat water (it’s tight but not excruciating, by any means) and it’s certainly a lot of fun to play with. But I’m wondering if I should go with purchasing a new Fun instead. Any advice would be very much appreciated!
Hello,
So I’ve been paddling a 2013 Fun this summer and I have a solid roll on class II+ and have been running rivers pretty well for a beginner. I want to start getting into downriver playing a bit more. I’m 158lbs at 5’11” tall and 34″ in seam. I just fit in the Fun with a custom foot block. I’m trying to learn double pump and want to move on to bow stalls, cartwheels, etc. Not necessarily on flat water, but it would be nice. I might have an option to get myself into a 2013 allstar. Will the allstar make it easier to do these and still get me down the river well? Or should I stick with my Fun and just keep practicing. Thanks for helping me out.
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Ok, I have been looking at getting a playboat for ages, I’ve always wanted a Jackson due to their quality and the exceptional engineering. The only problem I’m having is finding one at the £300 to £400 mark. I don’t mind it being second hand, but I also need to know which boat to look for. I’m a beginner at whitewater and freestyle but I’m confident in a boat. I’m also 125lbs and 5’5
Thanks for reading my ramblings
James
Hey there,
I’ve been paddling a 2013 Jackson Fun this summer. Running rivers and trying to learn to play on the way down. I’d like to start doing or trying to do flatwater stalls, cartwheels and such. I’m 165 lbs, 6 feet tall with a 34 inch inseam. I’m just learning the double pump and I’m wonder if these things would be easier in a 2013 Allstar or if I should stick it out with my fun because it is a few gallons less even though it is a little less playfull design. I still want run rivers and most of the play is catch on the fly.
Thanks,
I’m 6’4″ and about 200lbs. size 13 foot and 36inch inseam. I’m looking for a good combination of play boating and river running capabilities. Would the 4Fun be a good fit or is there a better option for us big guys?
Hey guys,
As of right now I’m 6’4, size 11.5 feet, and gravitate between 200-210. I have an offer to buy someone’s used 2010 Super Fun, but I’m worried I fall too shy of the weight range to be able to throw it around playboating, as I’d be using it as more of a playboat than a river runner. On the other side of things, I’m worried I wouldn’t fit lengthwise into the 4 Fun with a 36 inch inseam. Thoughts?
I’m helping some international friends buy kayaks, getting several Fun 1.5 and Fun 1 for the kids, but some parents have asked for boats as well. They have never actually paddled and I’m on the fence between the Fun and Fun Runner. Unfortunately there aren’t any demos in the area they’re based. I’m guessing that as they progress at the most they’ll be out on class 1 and 2 easy water with their kids. Some of the parents might be interested in slicing in and out of eddies and cruising around a little more aggressively, but overall my guess is that they’re not likely to become very aggressive paddlers. Any thoughts? How about from a teaching perspective? In some ways it seems like having a boat with some more speed will make it more fun to teach some of the strokes, eddy crossing, etc, but it also seems like the Fun Runner could be slightly less forgiving than the Fun. I’ve paddled the Fun Runner a bunch and love it, but I don’t think I’ve paddled this variation of the Fun, so it’s hard to know.
Many thanks!
Hi Guys,
looking to get a boat for mainly river running,grade 3/4 like to play on the features (old school moves) and escorting newcomers on introduction trips and coaching.
At 180 lbs and 5ft 7 inches would you recommend the Fun, 4Fun or the Fun runner 60.
thanks.
I already have a 2012 Super Hero and love it. But I’d also like a smaller boat with a little more play for Class II/III and park & play. I’m 5’10” 190-195 pounds, 32” inseam, size 9. I found an OK deal on a 2008 4Fun. It should be good for me, right? I’m curious if there have been significant upgrades since then and how this boat compares to the current and previous models.
Sitting in the 4 Fun barefoot, the stock foam bulkhead feels fine without any adjustment. But seems there’s no way to get in there with water shoes on, unless I change my feet position more pointing forward. The front of the boat is simply not big enough for a more flared foot position.
Anyway, if I go with Happy Feet, based on the description, should I go with L or XL? Everything else being equal, I assume more bean is better than pumping air?
My fiance has just started kayaking with me. She is 5’10, 145 pounds, with a 35 inseam. I started her in a hero and she is very stable and happy. I am treating myself to a new boat and will still have my 2009 4Fun. Because of her height and leg length it seems lie a good fit for her. How would it paddle for someone at her weight?