Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking 101 by jacksonkayak | May 20, 2021 | Beginner Moves, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK University, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesIntro to Whitewater Kayaking 101 Submitted by Jason Smith I wish I had this intro to whitewater kayaking 101 when I started. My first experience with whitewater was as a young teen. My stepdad took us on a commercial rafting trip on a river in northeastern...
Skrew-Ups and Continuous Squirts by JK Team | May 17, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines, ZenSubmitted by Tommy Piros One of my most favorite moves, especially in the new half-slice Antix 2.0 is a Skrew-Up. What makes this move so neat is that not only does it feel really good, It also keeps you from flipping over when your stern squirts go too much and is...
How to Lean Boof (Ear Dip) by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 29, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines, ZenPhoto Courtesy of: Margareta Mudrikova If you know how to boof but really want to learn to water boof, lean boof, and work toward those steezy ear dips, this video is for you. A lot of people have the misconception that an ear dip is just a roll above a drop or a...
Improve Your Flat Water Loop: Five Tips and Tricks by Emily Wade | Apr 14, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesImprove Your Flat Water Loop: Five Tips and Tricks The flat water loop is one of my favorite freestyle kayak tricks. You can do it anywhere, it is a sick trick to impress your friends, and it is also super fun! Even better, it’s good for you: working on your tricks in...
Kayaking Dynamic Lower Body Stretches by crystalgustin | Mar 12, 2021 | Featured Post, Fitness, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionLet’s be real, most kayakers don’t stretch before they hit the river. Is this wise? As a PE teacher who instructs my athletes to do a dynamic stretch and a static stretch, I prefer to lead by example and at least do something before I get into my kayak. Why is...
Favorite Winter Kayaking Gear by Jessica Yurtinus | Mar 10, 2021 | Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLet’s face it, kayaking doesn’t just happen in the warm summer months. Here on the west coast we are very dependent on snow melt and winter storms for our water supply, and some of my best days on the water have been in the middle of February when ice...
Staying in Shape as a Boater by JK Team | Feb 20, 2021 | Featured Post, Fitness, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionSubmitted by Cashion Porter-Shirley Though it’s nice to think it is, kayaking isn’t inherently the most athletic sport. That’s why exercising, both for personally fitness and safety, is important. Having a strong upper body and core can help with getting to where you...
Choosing a Beginner Whitewater Paddling Kayak by Hilde Schweitzer | Feb 17, 2021 | Antix, Beginner Moves, Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, JK University, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater InstructionChoosing a Beginner Whitewater Paddling Kayak Ask any kayaker what they think the best boat for you is and you will likely get a confusing jumble of answers that have little to do with what you really need to know. Today lets look at choosing a beginner whitewater...
Essential Gear for Whitewater Kayaking by JK Team | Feb 8, 2021 | Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesEssential Gear for Whitewater Kayaking There are few sports that are as fun and exciting as whitewater kayaking. There’s so much to love! Whitewater kayaking is so unique in that you are able to travel down rivers in remote and beautiful places all over the world,...
How to Double Pump | Freestyle Kayaking by sethashworth | Feb 8, 2021 | Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe Double pump is the basis for most flatwater freestyle with applications of boat control into all kinds of whitewater paddling especially freestyle tricks. It can be a tricky thing to learn but Seth Ashworth has broken it down for us, see if it...
[Video] 3 Ways to Improve your Boof Stroke by sethashworth | Feb 5, 2021 | Advanced Moves, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe roof is an essential manoeuvre for keeping your bow high and dry and yourself in the most fun and efficient lines. Team paddler Seth Ashworth lays out 3 things you can do so that you can be...
How to Back Deck Roll (Quickest/easiest method) by sethashworth | Jan 26, 2021 | Instructional, JK University, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesTeam member Seth Ashworth shares his teaching method for the Back Deck roll, in his opinion the quickest way to learn this useful skill. Check it...
