Here is the Edit You have been waiting for- Nick’s Full Mexico Karma Creeking edit… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterThis is a special video with angles and shots rarely seen in kayaking. I brought my DJI- Phantom Quadcopter, 6 batteries, GoPro Hero 3+ cameras, one Levitar GoPro elevated mount to capture these shots. We did a ton of epic creek boating in Veracruz, as well as a...
Eric Jackson Turns 50 Years Old- essay and photos through age 45… by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live. What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow? There is something to be said for what you...
Check out my short video edit from Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 17, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, WhitewaterOn the plane ride home from Mexico, I put this edit together of our Mexico trip in the Jackson Karma using GoPro Studio. We took my Phantom Quad on the trip and got some epic shots, of which I am not putting all of them here, but you’ll get a taste of it! ...
Good Karma in Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trips, WhitewaterVeracruz, Mexico is home to rugged mountains, jungle, wonderful people, and epic whitewater. In 2006 a first descent Expedition lead by Ben Stookeberry, with Rafa Ortiz, Nick Troutman, Phil Boyer, Eric Seymore, Darin Mcquoid, Heather Herbeck, and I opened up the...
Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, WhitewaterOut of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story; for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best. The moment I give...
Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today… by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterLife as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone. Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult. Our quest for love...
2013 Whitewater Kayaking Competition Season is underway- Mexico Creek Racing- Alseseca Race- Veracruz- Karma report by ericjackson | Jan 19, 2013 | Creeking, the athlete, WhitewaterIt is winter time in the Northern Hemisphere, but here in Veracruz we are so far south that winter is like a mild summer day in TN. Highs in the 80’s, lows in the 60’s- a mix of sun and clouds most days. However this is like a cloud forest area and the fog comes...
EJ’s Year End Review of all things Jackson by ericjackson | Dec 31, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater, Wrap UpsIt is the end of one year and the beginning of another. This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year. In doing so, you get a better perspective on life, remembering so many of the little blessings...
Dane Jackson- a Father’s Essay by ericjackson | Dec 21, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, WhitewaterThere are moments in people’s lives where they look up from what they are doing, and recognize the achievements and talents of others due to some incredible feat, result, or action, or all of the above. This is one of those moments for many people, including...
Jackson Kayak/GoPro “Levator” Elevated Mount for Kayaks Now Available for Purchase! by ericjackson | Dec 13, 2012 | the innovator, WhitewaterTaking photos or video of kayaking has never been easier than it is today with the invention of the GoPro camera and mounts that work on helmets, boats, paddles, etc.. There is one angle that is almost never seen and produces the most impressive shots in kayaking,...
Jackson Kayak Launches new Instructional Series Filmed on GoPro Cameras by ericjackson | Nov 30, 2012 | JK Team Posts, JK University, the teacher, WhitewaterPOV cameras are the perfect way to get up close and personal for filming instructional videos. Now that all Jackson Kayak boats have GoPro mounts on them, we want to take advantage of this and get a new perspective on instruction, really getting the student in the...
Casio and Kayaking… Three new videos- Here is EJ and his ProTrek Watch… by ericjackson | Nov 25, 2012 | the athlete, WhitewaterI love it when a new brand sees what we are doing in our kayaks, using their products and recognize the abuse and challenges that kayaking puts any product through. Here is a video Nick and Dane made for Casio… Look for two more videos- one on Nick and...
