Destination Update- When and Where to Paddle in California! by Darin McQuoid by Darin McQuoid | Feb 28, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterCalifornia is my favorite place in the world to enjoy kayaking. The best season is May through June when temperatures are warm and snow is melting. Hot sunlight, clear cold water and smooth rocks make it a unique experience. Boat’s can be bought or rented at...
Winter Kayaking in Idaho! by Micah Kneidl | Feb 14, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Team JK, Uncategorized, WhitewaterMy home state of Idaho is unlike many other states. In the winter months, most paddlers hibernate as options are limited. Winter precipitation rarely does anything to the low flows of our rivers here. Most paddlers just wait for the month of May to begin their season...
Been rocking out for the last few months……Rockstar Review by Dane Jackson | Feb 11, 2011 | JK Team Posts, Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar, WhitewaterI have been out in the rockstar for the last few months and it is sweet! I wasnt expecting to love the new boat as much as i did. But i have an easier time doing everything. The boat is so fun and awesome that for the first 2 weeks. I used the medium rockstar over the...
video: ‘THE BEACH’ mexican ocean surfing by nicktroutman | Feb 1, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Team JK, Video, WhitewaterMexico is starting to become known for its amazing river and beautiful canyons and waterfalls, and that is why I keep coming back. Though on the past trip Rafa convinced us to go with him and check out the beach. It wasn’t easy for me to want to give up a week...
D.I.Y. Villain Backpack Carry System by wildwildwes | Feb 1, 2011 | Creeking, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterI found this great blog post and thought I would share it about a simple, light and easy to assemble kayak backpack for my Villain. Check it out with this link: http://kayakhotdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-kayak-backpack-for-under-25.html
Kayak Cart or My Way of Beating Cabin Fever by Herschel Finch | Jan 27, 2011 | Coosa, Fishing, JK Team Posts, riversNovember is a lousy month to become a member of a ‘pro-staff’ fishing team. It’s cold, so’s the water, and opportunities to get out and get your new Coosa wet are few and far between. As an example…I picked up the Coosa back in Nov in Tennessee and floated with the...
Flying with Fly Fishing Gear by Damon Bungard | Jan 26, 2011 | Coosa, Day Tripper, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, JK Team Posts, Uncategorized, United StatesAs I sit here, staring at all the white snow outside, wishing it was white sand, thoughts of travel to exotic places come to mind. A topic that always seems to come up when I’m discussing a trip involving air travel, is how I successfully get my fly fishing gear...
Choosing the right fishing rod by Robert Matthews | Jan 26, 2011 | Coosa, Featured Post, Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team PostsAre you using the right rod for the species of fish you are after. Many people walk into a store to get a fishing rod and buy based on price and feel. There is nothing wrong with this but if you could piece together the perfect rod to fit your style of fishing you...
A Picture Says a Thousand Words….. by Darin McQuoid by Darin McQuoid | Jan 25, 2011 | Creeking, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterAs they say a photo says a thousand words so I’ll leave it at that 🙂 Here they all are, the unpublished images of the wonderful Jackson Kayaks 🙂 Darin McQuoid [nggallery id=176 blog=1]
Devon Shares the Joy of Whitewater Kayaking in Bend Oregon! by Devon Barker | Jan 25, 2011 | Clinics, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Whitewater The Metolius River is spring fed. We were able to go right to the source to see the river come to life. I first paddled with CE when they brought their kid’s club to Kelly’s Whitewater Park and then again with their adult classes. Bend is lucky to have...
video: Mexico Creeking = WATERFALLS by nicktroutman | Jan 25, 2011 | Creeking, Featured Post, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, River Running, Team JK, Trip Reports, Video, WhitewaterCheck out a video update from our three weeks creeking in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Joel Kowalski, Dane Jackson, Rafael Ortiz, Phil Quinn, Nick Troutman and ‘Deuce’ paddled some of Mexico’s best on the famous Alseseca, and epic Jalacingo. Check out the...
NEW 2011 Hero Promo: video by nicktroutman | Jan 22, 2011 | Creeking, Featured Post, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, River Running, Team JK, WhitewaterCheck out the new 2011 Hero in ACTION! Dane, Rafa, and myself took it down Mexico’s most famous runs from amazing class 3-4 up to its hardest class 5, and most beautiful waterfalls. Check out and the video and then go try one out for yourself. ...
