Karma RG First Impressions by JK Fans | Aug 5, 2014 | Karma RG, Karma Rock Garden, Recreational/Touring When I read Steve Fischer proclaim that if he could choose only one boat it would be his new Jackson Kayak Karma Unlimited, I figured he was just kissing up to his new corporate sponsor. I’ve been paddling the Karma RG version for the last several weeks...
Me, the Flat-water Guy by Henry Jackson | Aug 1, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, United States“Oh… so you’re a flat-water guy?” I recoiled as if slapped. Me? A lifelong river runner and lover a large rolling seas being called a flatwater guy? And all of the extra emphasis on “flatwater,” what’s up with that? I shot...
Me, the Flat-water Guy by Henry Jackson | Jul 29, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, Saltwater“Oh… so you’re a flat-water guy?” I recoiled as if slapped. Me? A lifelong river runner and lover a large rolling seas being called a flatwater guy? And all of the extra emphasis on “flatwater,” what’s up with that? I shot...
Flatwater by JK Team | Jul 28, 2014 | Journey, Recreational/TouringI broke my back 4 years ago. After a year of physical therapy I was able to walk again. I still have weakness in my left leg and my left ankle only has so much movement. It was clear that I had climbed my last mountain. After trying out one of my friends kayaks on a...
A Paddle on the Wild Side by Sean Morley | Jul 24, 2014 | Cruise 12, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Tripper 12Elkhorn Slough and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary As you approach the fishing village of Moss Landing on California Highway 1 the view is dominated the cooling towers of the Moss Landing Power Plant, the tops of the towers often obscured by grey cloud. It...
Journey river love! by colinkemp | Jul 22, 2014 | Journey, Recreational/TouringJACKSON JOURNEYS SHOW WELL IN THE SHOW-ME STATE by jay doty Background: • Missouri has the largest volunteer corps of Stream Teams in the country. • Managed & well-supported by the Missouri Department of Conservation • Some do cleanups, some monitor water quality,...
Start Them Right ! by Chris Funk | Jul 15, 2014 | Freshwater, Recreational/TouringOne of the greatest Privileges my family has as part of Jackson kayaks promotional staff is putting people on the water for their first time. Some may have been before but have never been shown how to paddle correctly or frankly were put in a kayak that just wasn’t up...
There’s Something About the Smell of Plastic in the Morning by Butler Cox | Jul 15, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, United StatesThe minute I got out of my car I felt something special. Like the smell of the hot pits before the flag falls: beyond words, just the silence of smell. Strangely, it felt like the adrenaline of VP Blue 98 screaming out the loud end at 10,000+, like the perfume of hot...
SUP with kids, A SUPerNATURAL way to introduce paddling to kids! by Patrick Levesque | Jul 4, 2014 | Recreational/TouringHeat wave is hitting us. Zachary, my 2yo is pointing the kayaks and keep saying “Papa, ayak, ayak, ayak”. 2 days ago the Lac Saint-Jean had a northern wind blowing making some small wake so we went out for a quick paddle afterwork to play in the waves. He...
It’s not the destination; it’s the Journey… by Samantha Christen | Jul 3, 2014 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, Saltwater, Trip Reports It’s about sitting back, holding the line, being prepared for the unexpected, and rollin’ with the flow. Literally. As it always goes, regardless of how meticulously you prepare, things don’t always turn out as expected, right? Yeah, well, so went this trip!...
Summer Rains Can’t Dampen Your Spirit… Unless you are 5 and kayaking with Mom and Dad! by ericjackson | Jun 29, 2014 | Recreational/Touring, RivieraKristine, KC, and I decided to head down the hill to run the rapids in front of our house from the “Powerhouse to the Boat Ramp” a 1.5 mile journey through a deep gorge, some nice rapids, beautiful waterfalls, and lots of birds and wildlife. We made...
Kilroy/Tripper 12 Comparison by Chris Funk | Jun 15, 2014 | Day Tripper, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, KilroyHey everyone, here’s a little video I put together comparing the tripper and the Kilroy. Hope this helps y’all get a better understanding of the similarities and the differences between these two great kayaks....
