Whitewater

The Villain was made to take your river running and creeking as far as you want to go. Hardcore creeking or casual river running are done best with what the Villain offers, a stout package of performance and safety features.

Super Fast, stable, easy to roll hull, that reads your mind and goes where you want it to. Comfortable, but secure feeling cockpit, is backed up with Boat Armor outfitting to protect you if you need it. Super dry paddling boat that goes over things most boats go through. Boofing is as close to automatic as a boat gets in this bad boy.

The Paddler’s Advantage: Imagine feeling invincible.   Feeling stable, and well protected with the ample volume around you, while feeling like you are paddling at your best.   The Villain gives you that feeling.  If you flip over, you’ll also be confident in your roll in this boat.

1. Beginners- begin to get feelings of accomplishment right away.   You’ll be rewarded with a stable easy to move around package.   Learn to roll, boof, and river run.
2. Intermediates- You’ll want to start finding new, more challenging creeks and rivers to take your Villain too.   Catching eddies, ferries, boofing, and going over holes and out the other side will all feel easier.   You’ll feel like your boat wants to stay upright more than ever before and you’ll be able to focus on the river more.
3. Experts:   The speed of the hull, paired up with the snappy turns into the smallest micro eddies make this boat a confidence inspiring ride through the hardest waters.   Predictable waterfall running and resurfacing,  Stable on, in, or under the water in big drops.   Uni-shock bulkhead for leg, ankle, and boat protection in the case of impact.   Perfect choice for extreme racing.

Villain S - $1199 (Elite) – $1049 (Super Linear)

• Length: 8’2”
• Width: 25.5”
• Height: 14.5″
• Volume: 79.5 gallons
• Cockpit size 20.5″ x 34.75″
• Weight:  45 lbs
• Target weight range: 100-180 lbs

Villain - $1199 (Elite) – $1049 (Super Linear)

• Length: 8’8”
• Width: 27.0”
• Height: 15.5”
• Volume: 92.5 gallons
• Cockpit size: 21.63″ x 36.75
• Weight: 48 lbs
• Weight Range: 155-230+

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.

Hero - $1,149 (Elite) – $999 (Super Linear)

• Length: 88” (or 7’ 4”)-  223cm
• Width: 26″- 66cm
• Height: 15.0” – 38 cm
• Volume: 76.5 gallons- 289 liters
• Cockpit: 35″ x 20.5″-  89cm X 52cm
• Weight:  39 pounds – 17.7 KGs
• Target weight range: 115-190 pounds-   52KGs-86 KGs

Super Hero - $1,149 (Elite) – $999 (Super Linear)

• Length = 93” (or 7’ 9”)-  236cm
• Width = 27″- 68cm
• Height=16″-  40cm
• Volume = 90 gallons- 342 liters
• Cockpit: 37″ x 21.5″  – 94cm X 54.6cm
• Weight: 42 pounds-  19 KGs
• Target weight range: 155-290 pounds-  70KGs- 130 KGs

Above: 2 FUN, 4 FUN, FUN

The Paddler’s Advantage: Expect to be blown away with the combination of ease of paddling, lightweight construction, and comfort during your river run, and the high performance feel for surfing, and all playboating. This is a “go to” boat for kayak schools and beginners as well.

• Beginners: ideal boat for learning the roll, and for a steep learning curve. Learn river running and playboating in one boat, have more fun on smaller water and be comfortable out there.
• Intermediate paddlers: Watch your playboating skills develop quickly as this boat is a joy to play in. Hit up harder rivers and feel confident.
• Expert boaters: First choice among Team JK hitting up the Niagra Gorge and other big water runs. The Fun series has also been used to win World Cup and USA Team Trials events!

New Fun- Version 2010:

• The new Hull shape keeps the bow from pearling for better surfing and river running.
• New sidewalls and deck improves cartwheels, loops, and other playboating moves.
• Rolls easier with new cockpit and sidewall shape.
• More footroom- fits a larger range of people.
• Lighter weight in 2011



Price: The price of the new Fun is now only $999 for the Super Linear version and $1149 for the Elite Version. The re-sale value of these boats are incredible, making it one of the best values in the sport.