Jackson is proud to continue their legacy of making the best freestyle boats in the world with the Rockstar V. Jackson’s goal when designing this boat was to combine the best qualities of their favorite older playboats with a sweet, new shape that will make everyone excited about playboating. The Rockstar V makes it easier to have more fun in every type of play environment. Waves, holes, flatwater, and downriver just got awesome!
Whether you’re just learning to get vertical in the flatwater, or hoping to WIN the next World Championships, this boat will make it easier.
Features
- Double rails for superior carving
- Loosest hull for spins
- Increased comfort for knees
- Increased foot room
- Jackson Kayak’s Bees Knees Thigh Hook System for increased contact and control in the thigh brace area
- Jackson Kayak’s Uni-Shock Bulkhead System – the highest shock absorbing system on the market
- Jackson Kayak’s Sure-Lock Backband System – the lightest, most user-friendly system that can be adjusted anywhere
- Jackson Kayak’s Warranty Program
- Jackson Kayak’s Sweet Cheeks Seat System – the only adjustable seat system that can be shaped to you for all day comfort
- Jackson Kayak’s Foam Footblock System – a footblock with individual wedges to cater to your inseam
- Available in three broader sizes – Small, Medium, and Large
Details
- Designed For | Anyone looking to try freestyle kayaking. Whether you’re hoping to get your first surf or cartwheel, or win the World Championship, this boat is designed to PLAY
Specs
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Specification
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Small
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Medium
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Large
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Length
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5’ 4” / 1.62m
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5’ 8” / 1.72m
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5’ 11” / 1.8m
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Width
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24.75” (2’ 0.75”) / 62.9 cm
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26.1” (2’ 2.1”) / 66.4 cm
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27.5” (2’ 3.5”) / 69.9 cm
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Height
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14” (1’ 2”) / 35.6 cm
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14.9” (1’ 2.9”) / 37.8 cm
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15.5” (1’ 3.5”) / 39.4 cm
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Volume
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50 gal US / 189.3L
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59 gal US / 223.3L
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69 gal US / 261.2L
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Boat Weight
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29 lb / 13.154 kg
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31 lb / 14.061 kg
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34 lb / 15.422 kg
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Paddler Weight Range
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100 lb - 160 lb / 45.359 kg - 72.575 kg
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140 lb - 200 lb / 63.503 kg - 90.719 kg
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180 lb - 240 lb / 81.647 kg - 108.862 kg
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Brent Nadeau 12-03-2025 21:39
The Rockstar V sits at 3 stars for me for 2 reasons - it's build quality and the customer service from Jackson. The boat fits and performs beautifully - they did a great job on the hull design, the performance is there well beyond what my meager skill set can eek out of it, but you can watch monster paddlers throw monster moves in it all over youtube. I have no aspirations to become a freestyle paddler - I bought mine at Trailhead for the expressed purpose of using it to improve my hole paddling and river running. Bought new in later December 2023, and used pretty much only in swimming pools, 14 months later the cockpit rim split apart, and two holes had formed in the combing outside where the string cleats attach to the knee braces. I am very aware there have been several reports of this having happened. Jackson's policy - %70 off on a new boat, which, after shipping / conversion / taxes / tariffs will cost me essentially what I paid for the boat in the first place. The build quality is about as strong as Jackson's commitment to taking care of their customers - at least that's been my experience.
3 stars based on
1 reviews
