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Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14805

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I just found a dealer that has a fluid and jackson and I was wondering wich one is better on flat water tricks. And wich one si better for river running and maybe a small waterfall or drop

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14807

I would go with a FLuid Flirt. That is what i like the best. Its way more playful than teh funs

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14809

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What about for drops and river running

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14819

I've paddled my Flirt on grade 3+, 4 rivers without too much difficulty. It is a bit slow at times and in pushy water the stern does catch every now and then.

Check out this link:
adrian.playak.com/index.php?option=com_c...p;id=11&Itemid=3

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14823

I would go for a Jackson Fun, its has really low volume, and nice cutting edges for easy flatwater boating. Flirt has more volume and makes it harder on flatwater. You should just try both boats on flatwater (most dealers are ok with testing boats on flatwater).

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14826

I used the small Flirt on the Zambezi for a full season, so it can definately river run. I personally think it is a much better flatwater boat than the Fun as well - much bigger flatwater loops.

Scotty

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14834

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Wich boat is more stable?
and I am ralking about the fun 2007, I dont knwo if that changes any ones opinion

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14846

Check out the new Fluid Nemesis too. I think I'll be selling my ZG54 in favour of one of these. Amazingly fun boat to paddle. Very lively.

adrian.playak.com/index.php?option=com_c...p;id=30&Itemid=5

Try before you buy.. L8er

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14852

I've got a Nemesis and, man, is this boat wicked. Goes flippin huge on a wave and loops really big. However, it is a lot more difficult to throw around on the Flat, as it wasn't designed for this (to quote Celliers). Don't get me wrong it is possible and it flatwater loops higher than any boat i've used but it took a lot of huff and puff to manage the boat on end.

If that doesn't faze you then definately try get one of these babies.
Otherwise the Flirt is the better option in terms of Fluid.

Scotty R

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14858

You should demo the Fun. I think you'll really like it.

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14863

scottyr wrote:

I've got a Nemesis and, man, is this boat wicked. Goes flippin huge on a wave and loops really big. However, it is a lot more difficult to throw around on the Flat, as it wasn't designed for this (to quote Celliers). Don't get me wrong it is possible and it flatwater loops higher than any boat i've used but it took a lot of huff and puff to manage the boat on end.

If that doesn't faze you then definately try get one of these babies.
Otherwise the Flirt is the better option in terms of Fluid.

Scotty R


Humm, I can't wait for the Nemesis Medium to get here. There's a prototype at our local shop but it's a Small and I can't get in :(

Then again, I mainly use the Flirt for flatwater and surf so I guess I'll stick to the Flirt then..

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14864

Then again, I mainly use the Flirt for flatwater and surf so I guess I'll stick to the Flirt then..


If surf is your thing, you must check out the Fluid Element. Contrary to popular belief it is not like your typical surf kayak. Its a hybrid between a playboat and a traditional surf kayak, wicked fun for all freestyle moves not just the carving types.

Sorry to go off topic ;)

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14865

@ScottyR: I know, there is a prototype of the Element around here as well but I just sold my Mega surfkayaks because they can only be used in the surf and I wanted to play more anyway.

80% of the time I paddle on flatwater because I live nearby it and a quick session of cartwheeling and bowstalling (haven't mastered the loop yet, but I will ;) ) clears my head from a day at the office. Surf overhere is no fun if you can't go whenever you like (like some mates of mine, who are 10 years younger, don't have kids etc.) :D

But I'll give the Element a decent workout this summer, I'm sure about that.

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Re:Jackson fun or fluid flirt 18 years 7 months ago #14896

Sorry, i wanted to post an image of the new boats but i'm battling to upload them.
This weekend i'll put a nice little article together and post on my website for you all to see...

The Fluid Element...a closer look.

Scotty R
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