Seal launch under log by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedOn the N Fork of the Stanislaus in California, Andrew seal launched in his Villain S into a flat pool. But a little angle sent his nose under the sloping log, one piece of a mighty Ponderosa Pine that had fallen upstream and left pieces scattered through several of...
Boof Practice by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedJiri Vala runnin’ laps with the Villain on Yellow Creek falls during a early spring Cheoah release.’
Bull Sluice by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | RockstarMy rock star is the only play-boat that fits my long legs and still feels small, and at the same time, allows me to go big on “popier” loops, or just sit back and enjoy a nearly effortless, “perfect Surf”
Opal Creek by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedThis photo is of the gorge below big fluffy. One of the prettiest places I have ever been. And the only way to get there is in a kayak.
2011 Midwest Freestyle Championships – my spin by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedThere ain’t nothing like a good fitting pair of shoes or boots. Each variant of shoe or boot has a purpose. For example, one wouldn’t want to run a marathon in a pair of Mukluks that were too big. Similarly, my Allstar fits me. Somehow it became part of...
Cascades by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedAfter our ACA course at landmark learning the we saw the Cascades were running on the Nantalaha and couldn’t help ourselves.
Mega Boof by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedLaunching into the air on a great boof on the Lover’s Leap section of the S Fork American river in California. Unfortunately, at low flows like this it lands on a rock. My buddy broke his seat on the landing but with the speed from my Villain S I was able to...
Hurley weir – 3 gates by JK Fans | May 16, 2012 | UncategorizedWe’ve just had 2 years or drought, followed by the wettest April on record. At last, like an old friend, the River Thames (South East England) is up and the play boaters are out on the waves. Picture taken of me in my Superstar – go pro fixed to the end of...
Step by Step Cuda Review by JK Fans | May 9, 2012 | Cuda, FishingSometimes the best way to review a boat is by breaking it down piece by piece! Looking for a thorough review of the Jackson Kayak Cuda? Look no further its here: http://www.scoutdoorsblog.com/2012/05/jackson-kayak-cuda-review.html
Stand up and fish by JK Fans | May 8, 2012 | Cuda We all get tired of sitting around all day in school or in the office. It is great to leave the grind and go kayaking. It is awesome to be in the Cuda because it gives you the choice to stand or sit extremely comfortably. The Cuda has great stability no matter...
Lake Pleasant Paddlefest by JK Fans | May 7, 2012 | Recreational/TouringHelen Howard, of Desert River, sent me these photos of the Lake Pleasant Paddlefest. She got over 600 folks in JK boats durring the weekend. Well done Helen.
Headstand Surfing in the Duo! by JK Fans | May 3, 2012 | Dynamic DuoHeadstand surfing added a quick challenge to surfing practice in the Dynamic Duo with the Bowdoin College Outing Club at the Limington Rips in Maine on a lovely April afternoon!