The 2011 Hero and Super Hero were created to make river running and creeking easier and more fun than ever before. Paddlers looking for a uber stable, sporty, quick, easy to control, roll, and boof kayak should be seriously looking at this latest design by EJ/Knight.
A very short package that is surprisingly fast, nimble, and just plain easy to paddle is the result of a very well thought out hull package for starters. It is as wide and flat as possible, while still allowing the paddler full edge control both on the water and on rocks.
The Paddler’s Advantage: If you want a feel for how the boat will paddle…. Think sporty- the Hero is short and stable, yet super fast for the length. This will become a staple for anyone wanting to teach or learn the roll as well.
For beginners look for easier to roll, easier to steer and stay on line, and much easier to keep on the surface going through waves or holes.
For intermediate paddlers, you’ll get the same, plus the best boofing you can imagine, and stability in harder rapids, and a much more friendly/fun surfing machine.
For Expert boaters, the creeking and big water capibilities is greatly improved, along with the simple stability which keeps you right side up in harder stuff.
Vers. 2011: Specific improvements over the last version are:
Faster, better boofing,
easier to control,
better surfing,
greatly improved creeking ability,
lighter weight
Narrower knee profile for more comfortable ergonomics
Price! The price went down for 2011 for the new Hero as well making it an even better value! $999 for the Super Linear Version and $1149 for the Elite/Cross Linked version. We put more value into this boat, offering the newer paddler the opportunity to get more for the money.
Jackson Hero Series Specifications
Model:
Hero
Super Hero
Length:
7' 4"
7' 9"
Width:
26"
27
Height:
15"
16"
Volume (gallons):
76.5
90
Cockpit
Length:
35"
37"
Width:
20.5"
21.5"
Weight:
41 lbs
44 lbs
Paddler Range (lbs):
115-190
155-290
2011 MSRP:
Elite:
$1,149
$1,149
Super Linear:
$999
$999
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additional information from Bel Haven Paddlesports on the Jackson Hero Series Kayaks.
Specs: Elite
Crosslinked polyethylene hull
Composite beam
Sweet Cheeks seat
Unishock footbrace system
Specs: Super Linear (SL)
Superlinear polyethylene hull
Welded-in plastic seat track
Foam seat pad
Unishock footbrace system
Choosing between SL or Elite?
So, you’ve decided which Jackson whitewater model is best for you, now you get to decide between two versions of that model. Relax, either way you go, you’re guaranteed to get a great boat! But both have advantages.
SL (Super Linear)
The hull is made from Superlinear, a metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene that is the whitewater industry standard. This stuff is super-strong and fairly easy to repair, in the unlikely event that you ever break it.
A comfy, foam padded seat sits atop a welded-in plastic track. Simple and easy to adjust.
Adjustable, contoured hip pads and backband, same as in the Elite version.
All Heros feature Jackson’s unique, adjust-on-the-fly Unishock footbrace system.
And best of all, Jackson’s SL models are competitively priced!
ELITE
The hull is made from crosslinked polyethylene. No other major whitewater brand uses crosslink, despite its superior impact strength and abrasion resistance. Why? Crosslink is more expensive, takes longer to process, and requires more highly-skilled molders. Superlinear is tough. Crosslink is tougher and can be molded a bit lighter.
Elites feature a seat with “Sweet Cheeks”, Jackson’s unique, custom-fit butt-pad, for all-day comfort.
The Elite seat sits atop a composite beam that integrates into the foam walls, providing unparalleled hull stiffness and total outfitting integrity.
All Heros feature Jackson’s unique, adjust-on-the-fly Unishock footbrace system.
*Colors may vary slightly from those shown. Color combinations will vary from those shown in catalog and are unique for each boat produced. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.
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