Floatation Suggestion

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    • #5600
      Dean Zeisset
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      • Total Posts: 27

      What size stern bags for a Jackson Hero?  Jackson’s website has a stern bag that’s 40″ but the stern only measures about 30″ to the back of the seat.  Need room for a throw bag and lunch.

      Thanks,

      Dean

    • #5613
      “Wild Bill” Miles
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      • Preferred Boat: Canoe
      • Years Paddling: 30
      • Total Posts: 50

      in a pinch you can use a beach ball if you need some asp!!!  any flotation is beter than no floatation.  just a thought

    • #5615
      Michael Dee
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      For my program, I have all sorts of boats and all sorts of stern bags. I just tie an overhand knot in any bags that are too long and untie them when I’m done. Like Bill said, anything at all helps.

    • #5620
      bobh
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      • Total Posts: 34

      Jackson used to make a U-shaped float specifically for the Hero, very similar to the Fun Float currently on their website. I have one and it works great (it’s been thoroughly tested). I pack a breakdown paddle and dry bag under it. You may want to contact them to see if they’re still available or if the Fun Float would fit.

      • This reply was modified 7 years, 11 months ago by bobh.
    • #5622
      Jason Cummings
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      • Total Posts: 17

      I recently tried putting fun floats in a zen with poor results. They were difficult to install and then I couldn’t reach the fill valve to blow them up. Not the best choice.  With the Jackson stern bags you can put your gear in then blow them up around your gear.

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