Why the Rockstar is Still the Best Playboat I’ve Ever Owned by katelyngreen | Nov 13, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s been about two years since the release of the latest Rockstar, and I’m just as in love with it as I was when I first paddled it. My first experience in a 2016 Rockstar was in Ausable Chasm in upstate New York in 2015. As I practiced on flatwater in between...
Nirvana Review by tylerbradt | Nov 1, 2017 | Creeking, Nirvana, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines// November 01, 2017 Nirvana Review After a full five months paddling the Nirvana in all kinds of situations I finally feel ready to write a review of this boat. My first time ever paddling the Nirvana was on the North Fork of the Payette five days before the infamous...
Video – Jackson Kayak Coosa FD on the water demonstration by Drew Ross | Oct 28, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Reviews, VideoI’ve considered pedal kayaks in the past but was always worried this style of kayak would not work in my area. When Jackson Kayak introduced the Coosa FD I was beyond excited. Here’s a quick video that shows why I love the Coosa FD. I feel like it was made...
Why the Antix is Awesome! by bryceaaron | Oct 24, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI’ve been paddling in Northern Quebec for the past 3 weeks and paddling the Ottawa for a total of 9 weeks this summer. I used the Antix on almost every run we did, some of which were the Upper Valin, Shipshaw, Jacque Cartier, Malbaie, and the Seven Sisters of the...
Reflections on the Jackson Kayak Zen by kylethomas | Oct 19, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI know, I know. People often want to hear about the new stuff. But I figured I’d spend this blog post reflecting on 2015 Jackson Kayak’s Zen whitewater kayak. This kayak changed me as a paddler, my relationship with Jackson Kayak, and how I thought about sizing with...
Coosa FD Follow Up Thoughts by Chris Funk | Oct 19, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Reviews, VideoSome spit and whittle about the Jackson Coosa FD. I am still trying to get used to the differences between pedaling and paddling. I can still see benefits to both and will do whatever it takes to get me on the water. Sorry for no footage from the front camera, the...
2017 in the JK Antix! by Micah Kneidl | Oct 6, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis past spring was the best kayaking season I’ve had in a few years. I received my new JK Antix in March and started paddling it as the season really started to get exciting. About a week later, I sold my creekboat but I planned to replace it quickly. Before I knew...
Coosa FD First Impressions by Eric Atkins | Oct 6, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, ReviewsA few months ago, a few Jackson Kayak Fishing Team members got to take test drives of pre-production models of the Coosa Flex Drive (FD) pedal kayak. During that outing I realized that the wait has been well worth it! Features like instant reverse, instant retraction...
Antix antics by Hilde Schweitzer | Sep 29, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAntics:(noun) foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior Antix:(boat) A means to accomplish all of the above We have been using the Medium Antix since December. It has been down the Grand Canyon, the Middle Fork Salmon, and spent many days on the...
Say WHAT? by Hilde Schweitzer | Sep 17, 2017 | Accessories, Reviews, WhitewaterIf you have boated for any length of time, chances are that you have had, or currently are having some sort of ear issues. This can range from water not draining, ear infections, vertigo, and other unpleasant conditions. Ear plugs should be a part of any...
One For the Money by joey monteleone | Sep 3, 2017 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Reviews, United Statesnvariably the question is eventually asked, “If you could only have one lure to catch bass what would it be?” Given the artificial lure avalanche created when I dump out a tackle box and the spectrum of lures available to today’s bass angler it seems like a crazy...
Jackson Coosa HD and Cuda HD Comparison by Chris Funk | Aug 19, 2017 | Coosa HD, Cuda HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Reviews, United States, VideoLooking at the Jackson Coosa HD and Cuda HD side by side. A little long and I am sorry for that but there is a lot to talk about with these kayaks. Hope this helps a...
