The Glorious, 40th Annual, Upper Yough Race by JK Team | Aug 5, 2020 | Creeking, Karma Unlimited, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature40th Annual Upper Yough Race I’m a new observer of white water paddling and all that it entails. A year ago, I didn’t really know about these men and women with broad shoulders and calloused hands who regularly use the word ‘boof’ in conversation. During the time of...
The paradise called Soca gorge by JK Team | Jul 6, 2020 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Austria, Creeking, InternationalisationMany people have told me good things about the Soca gorge. Eventhough it is only 5 hours away from my hometown, Innsbruck, I haven’t paddled it until now. The famous Soca has several sections, from super easy up to solid class V, with the Soca gorge being its...
What’s going on with the Dam on the Oetz river? by JK Team | Jun 17, 2020 | Australia, InternationalisationMost likely you have seen one or the other post about the dam on the Oetz river in Tyrol. I thought it might help to write a short recap of what has happened to make it easier for you to understand what is going on at the moment. It started in march 2020 when they...
Choosing between the Jackson Zen 3 vs Nirvana by JK Team | Jun 5, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Reviews, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, ZenI had the pleasure of paddling the new Zen 3 every day in Chile once it came out. One of the biggest questions I received was simply, “how do I choose between the Nirvana and the Zen 3?”. Hopefully this video will help clear things up. – Boyd Ruppelt...
From the Pedal to the Pole | The Blue Sky 360 Angler by JK Team | Jun 2, 2020 | Blue Sky, Featured Post, Fishing, JAdventures Main Banner, Outdoor AdventuresPedal, Paddle or Pole Getting Started About a year ago, I demoed the BSB Angler 360 for the first time. Being a mirage drive guy for 9 years, I was very skeptical, but hey, try something new, right? It was a perfect summer day bass fishing on Lake Conroe. The drive...
The Jackson Bite Angler and Bite FD: Accessibility, Comfort and Stability by JK Team | May 29, 2020 | Bite, FD, Featured Post, Fishing Boats, JAdventures Main BannerWhen I review any product I make a list of criteria that I use to evaluate the product’s design and performance. Generally, I write a preface, build things up, establish a metaphor, and so forth. I decided in this case to put the criteria in my title and jump right...
Adding a Trolling motor to the Blue Sky Angler 360 by JK Team | May 26, 2020 | Blue Sky, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing TournamentAdding a Trolling motor to the Blue Sky Angler 360 The tournament anglers have been increasing their range and fishability of their kayaks and BSB by use of Electric Motors. With the incredible stability of the BSB, I knew adding a trolling motor would be a...
Shohola falls by JK Team | May 15, 2020 | Antix, Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFirst time dropping the vert line on Shohola falls. Tallest waterfall I’ve run so far. Awesome day! -Daniel Smith
Reminiscing Japan by JK Team | May 13, 2020 | River Running, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureIf you’re anything like me, quarantine life has led me to watch even more kayaking videos than usual. Here’s a throwback to an amazing trip we took 8 years ago to Japan, while I was procrastinating studying for the first part of my medical licensing exam....
Distance Paddling at Its Finest! by JK Team | Apr 1, 2020 | JAdventures Main BannerFor Immediate Release- Spring 2020 Jackson Kayak is taken innovated measures to help ensure our paddlers are practicing social distancing through these trying times. The Distanced Duo and Big Stretch are modified kayaks off our Dynamic Duo and Big Tuna Line. Both of...
Outdoormix Winter Edition Snow Kayak 2020 by JK Team | Mar 5, 2020 | France, InternationalisationC’était la 3ème édition de ce Boater Snow Kayak qui a lieu sur Vars, au coeur des Hautes Alpes. Entre coupes d’Europe de ski/snow Slopestyle, Freeride, Jumpline, et Dowhill VTT, on retrouve sur la piste de l’adroit un étonnant balai de kayak. 300 metres de longueur,...
Kayaking in Snow | Winter Outdoormix SnowKayak 2020 by JK Team | Mar 5, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, France, Nirvana, Outdoor AdventuresKayaking in Snow | Winter Outdoormix SnowKayak 2020 This was the 3rd edition of our Snow Kayak Boater X Event which takes place in Vars, in the heart of the Hautes Alpes. A mammoth winter sports festival comprising of Slopestyle, Freeride, Jumpline, and Downhill MTB...
