Karma in Ecuador by JK Fans | Feb 12, 2013 | WhitewaterIt’s a little known fact that the Karma is the latest model of “wave ski” from Jackson Kayak. At least that’s what it was, in order to meet airline regulations, for 20 nerve-racking minutes as we checked in our 4 sparkling new Karmas at the Denver United ticket...
Rogue Ten Review by JK Fans | Jan 26, 2013 | Uncategorized“I’m freaking out, dude! Lava is big!” Kayaker A “I don’t know which way to go?” Kayaker B “I’m bailing… Going to scout the left side,” Kayaker C “Which way?” Kayaker B “Just plug it. Paddle hard lean forward, Grrrl at the wave!” Kayaker D Why is kayaker D so cool,...
The Klamath Part II- Warmest water this side of the tropics by JK Fans | Jan 11, 2013 | Trip Reports, WhitewaterI met up with Danielle, founder of Rivers for Change, and her friend, Season, after they had already been on the river for a couple of days. The heat caught me unprepared and when I arrived at our meeting point, it was obvious that it had taken a toll on the two of...
SuperFISHal by JK Fans | Jan 7, 2013 | FishingI’ve spent a good bit of time on the various fishing and rec boards on the market and I was very impressed with the new SuperFISHal! This is truly a board for everyone! The stability is unmatched and the deck layout is perfect. Plus, the integrated GoPro mount...
2013 Karma: Fast on Snow, too! by JK Fans | Jan 6, 2013 | WhitewaterDate: NYD, 2013. Time: 15:35:00 MST. Place: Shoshone Rapids, Colorado River. Temperature: positive 11. Two Colorado Paddlers, JK Team member Peter Holcombe and Pat Brown, set out to bag the Speed Record for Fastest Kayak on a Launch ramp. See the results in this...
Big Tuna Goes Pike Fishing on the Sugar River by JK Fans | Dec 23, 2012 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingWe finally had the chance to take the Big Tuna down the Sugar River in southern Wisconsin. Andi and I paddled and fished out of the Big Tuna while two friends floated in a canoe. We were fishing mainly for Pike but this river does have the occasional Musky and Brown...
Karma: Komfort and Kookies by JK Fans | Dec 15, 2012 | UncategorizedChristmas & Karma arrived early and right off the bat I discovered the updated 2013 Sure-Lock Backband on the Karma is impressively comfortable. It has a more contour and measures over an inch wider than the one on my Zen which doesn’t seem like a lot, but...
Barry Dodd reports on his Big Tuna by JK Fans | Dec 6, 2012 | Big TunaAs a freshwater bass fishing guide for many years, my bass boat has been my office. My office is where I teach people how to discern between productive and nonproductive water. How to tie different knots, how to cast and how to work the baits. I am quitecomfortable...
Big red by JK Fans | Dec 4, 2012 | Big Tuna, CudaThe comfort, stealth, and stability of the Jackson Big Tuna and the Cuda 14 help me, get to and catch, fish like this 32 inch red fish. Hardest decision is which one do I take ?!
Zen 75 Review by JK Fans! by JK Fans | Dec 1, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenZen 75 Update: Bringing mind and body together with comfort, convenience, and speed Now that I’ve put lots of time on my Zen 75, here’s what I’ve learned since the above review. It’s addressed particularly to beginners and oldsters. In short, this is one versatile...
Props to the Fun Runner from another JK educator by JK Fans | Nov 17, 2012 | WhitewaterAs the JK educationl guy I always love to hear back from a program after their first season using JK boats. Here is what Calvin Craner had to say. As the Aquatics Director at a camp that hosts 3 day trips on the Salmon River near North Fork, Idaho, I was over enthused...
12yr old Tom Dolle Reminds us of Why we made the Shooting Star by JK Fans | Nov 16, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, Shooting Star, WhitewaterHaving to wait until you are over 100 pounds and tall enough to fit a kayak shouldn’t be whats stopping you from shredding up whatever type of kayaking you want to be doing! Super excited to see the Shooting Star being used to its full potential in France!!...
