The Nirvana is a creek boat built for Class IV and Class V water. The hull combines high bow rocker with a clean planing surface that keeps the boat high through holes and bouncing it off hydraulics cleanly. It's the predecessor to the Gnarvana, and the design established many of the creek boat features Jackson still uses today: high volume, high rocker, and outfitting that keeps you locked in when things get serious. Two sizes — Medium and Large — cover paddlers from 130 to 260 lbs. The Bees Knees thigh hook system gives you edge control and body connection in technical water. The Uni-Shock bulkhead protects your feet on hard landings and boof entries. The Sure-Lock backband adjusts without getting out of the boat. This is a confidence-inspiring, capable creek boat that holds its own on hard water. The Nirvana is a legacy model. We carry it while it's in stock. Paddlers moving up from Class III or looking for a high-performance creek boat should consider the current Gnarvana for the updated hull and current production support. Specifications Length: 8'11" (M) / 9'4" (L) Width: 26.5" (M) / 28" (L) Volume: 86 gal (M) / 101 gal (L) Kayak Weight: 48 lbs (M) / 52 lbs (L) Paddler Weight Range: 130-195 lbs (M) / 175-260 lbs (L) Style: Sit-In Whitewater Creek Boat (Legacy Model) Key Features High bow rocker and planing hull keep the boat clean and high through big features Predecessor to the Gnarvana — established the creek boat platform Jackson still builds on Bees Knees Thigh Hook System for edge control and body connection Uni-Shock Bulkhead System for foot protection on hard boof landings Sure-Lock Backband System — adjustable anywhere on the water Two sizes (M, L) fit paddlers from 130 to 260 lbs Legacy model — available while supplies last
