First Impressions of RockStar 4.0 by Kat and David Levitt | Jul 12, 2018 | Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI just paddled the New RockStar 4.0 at Hell Hole and am super impressed! The video below is a quick edit from my first ten rides. I am 5’7″ and 175 pounds. 31″ inseam size 11 foot. My seat is 1 forward from the middle. I have a foot block with 3...
Party Surfing – a fun way to develop boat control by Vincent Family | Jul 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWe have used party surfing for years as a fun way to develop and fine tune boat control. It turns learning into a game that is highly interactive and fun for everyone. It is also a fun game that can be played with both kids and adults. Step one: Find a bunch of...
Coosa HD and Liska Side by Side Comparison by Chris Funk | Jul 4, 2018 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Liska, Reviews, United States, VideoSorry for the long vid, but there is a LOT to compare on these 2. By far my favorite of the Jackson Kayak SOTs, I hope this video helps any who are considering purchasing one. My best advise is to paddle them both if at all possible. Seat time is MUCH more important...
Liska Fishing Kayak Review by Eric Atkins | May 30, 2018 | Fishing, Liska, ReviewsThe all new Liska fishing kayak a sweet blend between an original Coosa and a Mayfly and it has paddled wonderfully in the moving creeks and rivers of Alabama. The Liska, with its weight savings, storage capacity, and extra fishing features, is arguably the best value...
MixMaster Walk Thru Video by nicktroutman | Apr 19, 2018 | Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, MixMaster, Reviews, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesCheck out the latest whitewater kayak from Jackson Kayak, the New MixMaster! Old School is the new cool, as the MixMaster takes it back, as we cartwheel, splat, and slice up the river. Check this walk-thru as Eric Jackson shows us all of the design features and...
Antix Fun! by samantharuppelt | Apr 15, 2018 | Antix, Reviews, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhat I love about the Antix is that it allows me to play and creek as much as I want, even on the same river! I have taken it down Tallulah, the Green, the Ocoee, and most recently the Tellico. I can avoid rocks if I want to, I can boof or splat them if I choose. I...
First Impressions of the Jackson Antix (L) C-1 by sethchapelle | Apr 14, 2018 | Antix, C1 Outfitting, Playboating, Reviews, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI recently picked up a beautiful Jackson Antix (Large) in the new color of “Bluegrass” which is a very aesthetic green/blue combo. This is a boat I was very excited to paddle. I picked the Antix up when I was in NC around the Green Race. The first day in the boat I...
Photo Session – Brand New Coosa FD (Arctic) by Scott Myers | Mar 11, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, ReviewsI recently took delivery on my new Coosa FD, and as soon as I got the wrapping off and checked out the Arctic color, I had this shoot in mind, which I wanted to get accomplished before I got the kayak nice and dirty and scratched up. As a photographer by trade, I...
Taking a breath to write it all down. by Jezz | Feb 11, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, C1 Outfitting, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Media, New Zealand, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesSo this year was once again packed full of fun and adventures. A worlds year, a bunch of new firsts and everything in between. Worlds So this year since having recently been appointed on the ICF Freestyle Committee, I have seen the hard work and...
Year End 2017 by sagedonnelly | Feb 3, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterThis past year has been dizzily busy and hectic, but it has been one of the most fun years to date! I started off in New Zealand and Australia for slalom training and a couple races, where I took first in K1 Jr. Women’s at Oceana Championships. I then flew home after...
Love at 1st Sight by teamjk | Feb 1, 2018 | Fishing, Liska, ReviewsThe Liska is something that I have personally been looking forward to since the unveiling of our prototype last summer. I find myself taking people who are new to kayaking out a lot every year, and this kayaks dimensions caught my eye right away. The 12’-1” length is...
Epic Year-End Review, 2017 by teamjk | Jan 29, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFirst, I want to begin this entry with a HUGE, THANK YOU to my family, Jackson Kayak, and my paddling family FOR AN OUTSTANDING 2017. What an epic first competition-year as a freestyle, whitewater kayaker. I’ve spent close to 250+ days paddling whitewater in 2017;...