Exploring Element’s fantastic write up with photos of JK Factory Tour by stephenwright | Apr 24, 2014 | WhitewaterCheck out what Bryon Dorr (of www.exploringelements.com) captured on his website: Clay and I recently paddled with him and have him a JK factory tour. Really cool write-up with fantastic images of a day in the life of the Jackson Kayak Factory! Bryon’s a great...
Getting Ready for the Reno River Festival by sagedonnelly | Apr 24, 2014 | Whitewater It’s that time of year! The Reno River Festival is just around the corner and the Reno Whitewater Park is primed to deliver a great festival. Even though the Sierra Nevada Mountains have a low snowpack, the Reno Whitewater Park was designed to have...
Karma Unlimited: Expectations and getting started by colinkemp | Apr 24, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, WhitewaterNew toys are rad! I recently received my new toy, the Karma UL. With the arrival of my new toy I am taking the opportunity to offer up some ideas and guidance for boaters looking to get into their first long boat as well as general information for long boat...
Whitewater Grand Prix- Training Video by nicktroutman | Apr 23, 2014 | Events, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar, Trip Reports, Video, Video, Whitewater5 more days until the Whitewater Grand Prix begins. Top athletes from all over the world are beginning to flock to Eastern Canada to compete at the six stage event being held over the next two weeks. With high water on the rise and a huge pool of skills I’m sure...
Pay it Forward with David Silk by JK Team | Apr 23, 2014 | WhitewaterAs a whitewater kayaker, the most important thing to have on the river isn’t a top of the line boat, or the best gear on the market, or even the best skills. Its to have friends on the river, people who you can have a great time boating with be it class I or...
How to Reduce a Dislocated Shoulder in the Backcountry by dianegaydos | Apr 22, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterHow to Reduce a Dislocated Shoulder in the Backcountry This article was written for the new KayakEducation.com website that will be released this spring, 2014. Check it out! Whether or not this is a topic you have personally had to deal with on the river, you have...
Karma Unlimited Video – Includes Left-Middle-Line on Cheoah by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 20, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Karma Unlimited, United States, WhitewaterMy first day in the Karma Unlimited I was pleasantly surprised with a much more fun design than I expected. I was having so much fun that I pull out my Levator Mount for some elevated footage on Bear Creek Rapid. It’s just a quick 30 seconds so check it out and...
My Life- the Next 50 Years- an EJ Essay and Inventory by ericjackson | Apr 20, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, EJ Thoughts, Karma Unlimited, Playboating, Team JK, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, WhitewaterMy Life- Chapter 1: 50 Years gone by: Intermission: Sorry there will be no time for intermission in this story My Life- Chapter 2: The Next 50 years Before I can really anticipate my next 50 years I need to take an inventory of the assets i have today. A wife,...
NZ 2014 Freestyle Nationals by Courtney Kerin | Apr 19, 2014 | WhitewaterThe New Zealand national championships happened over the last weekend of march at the hawea whitewater park, situated in the central region of the South Island. It is New Zealand newest freestyle location and without a doubt our best. Last years nationals featured as...
Facing Waves TV show: Mexico by nicktroutman | Apr 19, 2014 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, Uncategorized, Video, Video, WhitewaterMexico in the past couple of years has become one of the top hotspots for creek boaters and waterfall hucksters alike. Personally it is one of my favorite places to paddle, with jungles for river banks, warm weather, perfect waterfalls and tons of top class rapids it...
Kilroy Takes a Ride on a Yakima Rack and Roll Ultralight Kayak Trailer by Damon Bungard | Apr 18, 2014 | Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team Posts, Kilroy, Recreational/Touring, Saltwater Fishing, Team JK, Video, WhitewaterLet’s face it, big fishing kayaks aren’t as easy to throw on your roof as tiny whitewater kayaks. Bigger and heavier, it’s usually a two person operation, or a one man balancing act. So, kayak anglers are looking more and more at kayak trailers, and...
Season Kick off in France by Mathieu Dumoulin | Apr 18, 2014 | JK Team Posts, rivers, Rockstar, Team JK, Video, WhitewaterSeason started last week in France, with our first event in Saint Pierre de boeuf. It was the first year of this awesome event where you can obviously kayak, but also SUP, slack line and.. chill! The freshly created team France rocked the Rock Star with podium in all...
