Grand Canyon Trip Report by teamjk | Feb 4, 2018 | Karma RG, Karma Rock Garden, Recreational/Touring, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis past November I had an opportunity to check an item off of my “bucket-list” and it was, as hoped, SPECTACULAR! Accompanied by my boyfriend, Dodge and two other friends, I completed my first self-support kayak trip through the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Due to...
Ladies on the Lake Sea Kayak Symposium by heatherherbeck | Dec 3, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Recreational/TouringThis past August, I was invited to be the “guest instructor” at the Ladies on the Lake Sea Kayak Symposium on Lake Superior in Munising, MI. I don’t have much background in sea kayaking (not sure I can even say I have ANY), but I was invited to share...
Going With the Flow by teamjk | Nov 5, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Tripper 12I decided to scout a new flow with a paddle up from a popular recreational launch. This flow is known for large bass 50 miles downstream, but would it still hold good fishing in an area mostly known for canoes and pleasure boaters? I dropped my trusty Tripper 12 into...
JK Dealer Summit from an Exploration Team Point of View by Samantha Christen | Oct 30, 2017 | Events, Recreational/Touring, riversA few behind-the-scenes shots from the 2017 JK Dealer Summit (JKDS)… Dealers, Customer Service reps, factory staff, Marketing staff, members from all JK Teams, you name it: every facet of the JK family was represented at the annual event this past weekend....
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK: A BACKCOUNTRY PARADISE by Holcombe Family | Oct 8, 2017 | Family Zone, karma traverse, Kid's Kayaks, Recreational/Touring, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterThe Channel Islands are composed of a chain of eight islands (five of which make up the national park) off the coast of California stretching from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. After a little research, we set our sights on a three day backcountry adventure on Santa...
JK Generosity in The Bay Of Fundy by Christopher Audet | Oct 5, 2017 | Karma RG, Karma Rock Garden, Recreational/Touring, Trip Reports, TripsLast week I had the pleasure of returning as an instructor for the 4th Bay Of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium. I count myself as incredibly lucky to be one of the few instructors that have been able to work all 4 of these amazing events. This year I was supported by the...
A visit to The JK Factory by Christopher Audet | Aug 27, 2017 | Internationalisation, Karma RG, karma traverse, Recreational/Touring, WhitewaterA visit to the Jackson Kayak Factory. A few months ago Exploration Team-mate Justin Varney andI left the frozen playground that is Maine in February and lit out for the warm embrace of the South East. Tennessee, to be exact. Our plan was to visit and tour the Jackson...
Sparkleberry Swamp in the Karma RG by kylethomas | Aug 21, 2017 | Karma RG, Recreational/Touring, rivers, Trip Reports, TripsSince my early days of learning to kayak, I can often recall a mentor in the sport recommending that I visit Sparkleberry Swamp. Honestly, I had never heard of the place nor even knew which state it was in. But at every sea kayaking event I attended, someone would...
All At One Time by Chris Funk | Aug 3, 2017 | Fishing, Recreational/TouringI stood there with the club in my hand grimacing at the shot I had just made. I tried my best to knock the dimples off that golf ball and it went nowhere near where I wanted it to go. My buddy Robert said “it is almost 500 yards and a par 5, you don’t have to get it...
Lake Time by Adam Strachn | Jul 21, 2017 | Recreational/Touring, Tupelo, VideoIt’d been a long week at the office with everyone gearing up for a massive trade show. Luckily there’s a lake 4 minutes from my office, right in front of an airport runway, so on Friday a few of us grabbed a Karma UL, Karma Traverse, and a Tupelo with the...
Jackson Kayak Cruise FD with Flex Drive Offers Another Pedal Option by Bridgett Valet | Jul 18, 2017 | Internationalisation, Press, Recreational/Touring, Uncategorized, United StatesSPARTA, TN (JULY 2017) – Pedal or paddle with the Jackson Kayak Cruise FD kayak. The unique prop system helps keep the system clear of obstacles and easy to clean. The Flex Drive is easily deployed with the flip of a lever and an interchangeable electric motor...
Lessons Learned from the Jackson Journey by teamjk | Jul 18, 2017 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, ReviewsLooking back as a kid growing up on the coast of Maine it seems like a natural progression becoming a sea kayaker during my teenage years. Whether it is racing, rolling, surfing, or touring, we have such a diverse coastline you can really get it all. After a few years...
