Mas Alseseca! by Brett Barton | Feb 8, 2014 | WhitewaterRio Alseseca just keeps on givin’ as long as you can hang on. There are so many runnable sections and massive waterfalls I can’t even count them all. A world class river, no doubt. Here’s a little edit from part of this year’s exploration of...
Kaituna Time Trial Results! by JK Team | Feb 8, 2014 | WhitewaterMike Dawson took 1st place in his Karma M- For a full write up check out the website here http://nzextremewhitewater.com Results Here:
Ultralight Kayak Overnighter Sleep Systems – My Choices for Ecuador by Damon Bungard | Feb 7, 2014 | Creeking, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, Internationalisation, JK University, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Team JK, Uncategorized, United States, Whitewater Camping from a kayak. No matter what types of kayak it is, whitewater, fishing or touring, camping out of a kayak and spending days on the water is one of my favorite things to do. For many people though, it can be a daunting task, and somewhat intimidating...
Jackson Kayak Zen Review by Ben Morton | Feb 6, 2014 | 2015 Zen, WhitewaterJackson Kayak’s Zen As a full time kayak instructor/guide I spend roughly 250 or more days a year in a kayak. When I look for a kayak to spend that kind of time in I’m looking for characteristics like safety, comfort/adjustability, space, and a kayak that’s fun to...
Mike Dawson Wins Australian Open by JK Team | Feb 6, 2014 | WhitewaterJackson Kayak team member Mike Dawson headed to Penrith Whitewater stadium to kick start the International Slalom season with a win in the Australian Open. He picked the perfect time to shine over the weekend, picking up one of the most important slalom wins of his...
Swing Weight by Darin McQuoid | Feb 5, 2014 | WhitewaterThere are a lot of guides available that detail packing for an overnight adventure, yet few touch on a paramount principle; swing weight. Swing weight is a slang term for moment of inertia around a predetermined axis. Moment of inertia is the resistance of an object...
Never underestimate the power of your local playspot! :-) by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 4, 2014 | WhitewaterWe all have those little local waves and holes that we tend to take for granted. Only a lucky few are fortunate enough to have a world class playspots accessible for after work sessions. Most of us work during the week and have to save the good spots for the weekends,...
Rescue For River Runners: Putting Rescue Skills to Use on Water by Mike McKay | Feb 3, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterWrapping up this excellent series, swiftwater rescue expert Jim Coffey shows how the skills covered in the previous videos can be put to use on a typical day on the river with a mixed group of kayakers. One of the less skilled paddlers has to swim, and both he and his...
Paddling Through Parenthood- Emily’s Calendar by Emily Jackson | Feb 2, 2014 | Whitewater Paddling Through Parenthood- Emilys Event Calendar Many people my age see parenthood like a bird sees its wings getting clipped. They assume that it means less time for the things they love and more time sitting around loving the little one. I fall in love more...
Jackson Kayak Big Rig First Paddle by Nik Brown | Feb 1, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterThe Big Rig has been the most anticipated kayak of 2014 for myself as well as many others, but as with all new to the market kayaks there are allot of questions that can’t be answered until it is on the water. One of these questions was the overall size of the kayak....
Mexico 2014 by heatherherbeck | Feb 1, 2014 | WhitewaterI’m sure by this time, you have all read at least one post about the Alseseca race in Veracruz, Mexico. And, if you haven’t already bought your ticket for next year, I know you are all considering it! So, if you’re interested in reading more about...
Success Is Living The Life You Want by jimrussell | Jan 31, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Saltwater Fishing, Whitewater“Success Is Living The Life You Want”…words of wisdom from our kayak fishing brother Joel “Mooch” Lotilla who left us way too soon on September 29th, 2013. 2013 was a pretty intense year for me with a lot of ups and downs…But I tried to keep...
