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How to Phonix Monkey!

by | Mar 8, 2010 | JK University

The Phonix Monkey is one of the most fun tricks to do in just about any hole. It’s a move that combines the energy of a cross-bow pirouette, which accelerates all the way around and culminates in a front loop! Invented in the Kaituna Hole in New Zealand, the Phonix...

How to Wave McNasty

by | Mar 8, 2010 | JK University

The Mcnasty is a super-cool move that allows you to do a front-loop on a wave starting from a back surf! It’s always exciting to throw, because you get to drop your upstream edge, and risk a major wathunk 🙂 The Mcnasty is also one of the most bang-for-your-buck...

The Phoenix – Kayak Instruction Video

by | Mar 8, 2010 | JK University

Sometimes, being silly is the best way to be creative. The Phoenix is a perfect example of that. “Hey look, I am floating into the hole upside down.” Then that turns into, hey look, I can get my stern out of the water while upside down in the Fun. Then that turns...

How to Flatwater Loop!

by | Mar 8, 2010 | Intermediate Moves, JK University

The flatwater loop is the single coolest-feeling flatwater trick around. When you learn to flatwater loop, you’ll be able to get your kayak in the air in any pool, eddy, lake, or just about anywhere! The only real prerequisite skill is that you can get into a...

How to Clean Cartwheel

by | Mar 8, 2010 | Intermediate Moves, JK University

The Clean Cartwheel is the a fun move alone, but is also a gateway move to lead to lots of other fun tricks as well. By learning the clean cartwheel, you’ll also be learning edge control, balance, and torso rotation in a way that will eventually help you throw...

How to do Large Air Loops!

by | Mar 8, 2010 | Intermediate Moves, JK University

The air loop is probably the single most-attempted trick in playboating these days. And with good reason! It’s the easiest way to get your kayak in the air, and doing a front-flip just feels awesome. Even though other tricks are more complicated or harder, the...

How to Wave Wheel

by | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK University

The wavewheel is a fun way to enjoy any size wave train on your way down the river. It’s basically a downriver cartwheel thrown using the energy of the waves, which makes for a good time! The wave will actually help you push the bow down, so you don’t need...

How to Hand of God Rescue!

by | Mar 8, 2010 | Beginner Moves, JK University

In my opinion, the single most important and life-saving rescue skills in whitewater kayaking is also one that you won’t learn from an SRT class, or from most other safety-related courses. The “Hand of God” rescue is one of the most under-taught, but important rescue...
Back to the Upper Middle Cosumnes!

Back to the Upper Middle Cosumnes!

by | Mar 7, 2010 | JK Team Posts

I just woke up tired and very sore from a long day on the Upper Middle Cosumnes yesterday. I had a pretty good crash at V-Slide rapid that threw me into the right wall Continue reading here: Back to the Upper Middle Cosumnes!