Jackson Kayak Gnarvana MD

Running hard whitewater with confidence starts with a hull you can trust, and the Gnarvana is built from the ground up to deliver exactly that.

Jackson took everything that made the Nirvana a top-selling creek boat and pushed the design further. The highest rockered bow in the lineup, significant stern rocker, and a wider centre point work together to keep you riding high, dry, and stable through the kind of features that demand a boat you can rely on. That float and rocker profile also makes the Gnarvana remarkably easy to manoeuvre, so whether you're picking lines on Class V creek runs or making your way down a familiar backyard river, the hull works with you rather than against you.

Three of Jackson's patented fit systems come standard. The Bees Knees Thigh Hook System locks in your thigh contact for precise boat control, the Uni-Shock Bulkhead absorbs the hardest impacts so you don't have to, and the Sure-Lock Backband adjusts quickly and easily anywhere on the river. A carrying strap makes portaging over rocky Canadian terrain more manageable, and the hull is available in three sizes to ensure a proper fit across a wide range of paddlers.

• Hull type: High-rockered creek boat
• Highest rockered bow profile in the Jackson lineup
• Significant stern rocker for maneuverability and stability
• Wider centre point for high, dry, stable ride
• Bees Knees Thigh Hook System (patented) for enhanced thigh contact and control
• Uni-Shock Bulkhead System (patented) for superior impact absorption
• Sure-Lock Backband System (patented), lightweight and fully adjustable
• Integrated carrying strap for easier portaging
• Available size: Medium
• Available in Small, Medium, and Large
• Backed by Jackson Kayak's warranty programme
• Made in the USA