How to Lean Boof (Ear Dip)

by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 29, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines, Zen

Photo Courtesy of: Margareta Mudrikova If you know how to boof but really want to learn to water boof, lean boof, and work toward those steezy ear dips, this video is for you. A lot of people have the misconception that an ear dip is just a roll above a drop or a...

My favorite river in the world – the Fuy

by Boyd Ruppelt | Dec 29, 2020 | Chile, Creeking, Featured Post, Internationalisation, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, Zen

By Boyd Ruppelt In all my years, travels, and imagination, I have never found a river with so much variety, scenery, and varied sections to choose from. To top it off, the water is mostly warm, except for the middle canyon, and crystal clear with a deep blue hue. The...

a few favorite moments from the southeast season

by Boyd Ruppelt | Jun 8, 2019 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

This is one of those seasons in the southeast that has just been packed with good times and epic moments…. way too many to share but I thought I’d pick out a few of my favorite moments to pass...

3 Week Review: classic southeast dam releases

by Boyd Ruppelt | May 16, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Karma Unlimited, United States, Whitewater

  While most of us think about the quality rain-fed streams throughout the southeast, we have to remember to appreciate the hard work and consistent efforts by American Whitewater Association. This April there were more dam release options than nearly any month I...

Karma Unlimited Video – Includes Left-Middle-Line on Cheoah

by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 20, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Karma Unlimited, United States, Whitewater

My first day in the Karma Unlimited I was pleasantly surprised with a much more fun design than I expected. I was having so much fun that I pull out my Levator Mount for some elevated footage on Bear Creek Rapid. It’s just a quick 30 seconds so check it out and...

Karma Unlimited – first impressions and Cheoah weekend!

by Boyd Ruppelt | Mar 22, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, United States, Whitewater

I finally got in the production Karma UL on Cheoah this weekend. I thought I’d give you guys my first impressions. It should be noted that I don’t paddle long boats very much so it took a bit of getting used to… like one lap. I’ll be in one way...

Never underestimate the power of your local playspot! :-)

by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 4, 2014 | Whitewater

We all have those little local waves and holes that we tend to take for granted. Only a lucky few are fortunate enough to have a world class playspots accessible for after work sessions. Most of us work during the week and have to save the good spots for the weekends,...

Nantahala Cascades Video

by Boyd Ruppelt | Nov 7, 2012 | Whitewater

The Nantahala Cascades has been one of those overlooked, roadside gems that most people don’t really think about. They’re short, steep, and leave the seasoned creeker wanting more, but they’re a great training ground and loads of fun with good water....

Cheoah Fun – includes left to middle line on Bear Creek Falls in Zen and Villain

by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 21, 2012 | Whitewater, Zen

Video from my helmet cam, paddling with Jonathan Street, Mike O, Kevin Wilson, Jeff Leach, and Shred Ready’s Jordan Byrum. We hit up Cheoah for some good times, fun lines, and Big grins, changing boats constantly to spice things up lap by lap… this is the...

Big Creek Fun in the Hero- VIDEO!

by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 12, 2012 | Hero, Whitewater

made a quick video from a good day on Big Creek. I was so excited I forgot to record some of it (doh!) so it’s missing some of the bigger stuff, but good times regardless. It was a perfect day, sunny, 60 degrees and another incredible day on the water… the...

Johnnies Creek, AL

by Boyd Ruppelt | Mar 28, 2012 | Whitewater

When you talk to any creekers in Alabama about their favorite creeks, Johnnies Creek will always come up in the conversation. While it’s not overly difficult or dangerous, it just has a way about it that brings even the best of creekers back time and time again....

Upper Caney Fork Run- When all you need is Kayaking!

by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 8, 2012 | Whitewater

As kayakers, we tend to need whitewater the most when everything goes wrong and we need an outlet or relief from our daily lives. Few of us are able to escape the “real world” even as sponsored kayakers because we still have to get day jobs and exist in...