Currents – Rio Alseseca (Teaser) by Mike McKay | Mar 8, 2013 | WhitewaterThe final episode of Currents comes out in April. Featuring Jackson paddlers Clay Wright, Eric Jackson, Nick Troutman, Dane Jackson, & Mike McKay. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/60022710[/vimeo]
Uganda- One of the Most Rewarding Places to Visit! by Emily Jackson | Mar 7, 2013 | WhitewaterWhen winter comes to the States there is only one place to go in my mind: UGANDA! Although there are many other places I still crave to visit I have a hard time putting Uganda behind those new exciting places. Mainly because every visit is always an adventure, and one...
Changing of the Helmet by Devon Barker | Mar 6, 2013 | WhitewaterMarch marks the transition from my hockey helmet to my kayak helmet, from standard time to daylight savings time, from pool and creeking to kayak surfing, and it marks twenty days until my first surf competition at Steamer’s Lane in Santa Cruz, CA. I had a great day...
2013 Allstar in the Ocean by Adam Swett | Mar 5, 2013 | WhitewaterMy big nemesis is trying to hit the ocean waves here in Maine. Trying to get swells, buoys, wave heights and winds all nailed down is a real struggle. Sometimes I get completely skunked because there’s no surf, the waves are way too big or it’s crazy...
Spring arrived in Cali by David Stefan | Mar 4, 2013 | WhitewaterAs usual I always get excited about spring here in Cali. There is many play waves and creek running soon. Here is some shots from Cali. Cheers David Stefan
Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, WhitewaterOut of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story; for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best. The moment I give...
Southeast Karma Review!- David Levitt by JK Fans | Mar 3, 2013 | WhitewaterIn my 20 years of paddling whitewater, this is the first time I have ever been compelled to write down my thoughts about a new boat. The Karma is everything a creek boat should be! I am 5’7’’ and 175 pounds and paddling the Medium. So far, I have paddled the Karma on...
Getting Some Good Karma! by wildwildwes | Mar 1, 2013 | Creeking, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Team JK, WhitewaterI have been waiting a while to give a review of the Jackson Kayak Karma L (Large Size). I have had my new white limon Karma L since late Oct 2012. I have made multiple runs in the Karma on: Upper Russell Fork River, Russell Fork Gorge, Upper Green River, Green River...
Zen 55 C1 JK Outfitting! by sagedonnelly | Feb 28, 2013 | C1 Outfitting, Kid's Kayaks, Uncategorized, Whitewater, ZenJK factory C! outfitting!I recently received my Zen 55 C1 with Jackson Kayak Factory C1 Outfitting and I love it!!!! It was so easy to outfit the final touches from the factory build that I was able to use it the same day. The boat itself was super fast and...
Jackson Kayak Fun1 Review by Taiga Schorr by Nikki Rekman | Feb 26, 2013 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterI met Taiga, two years ago when we paddled down the Green River in Utah. Also with us were our friends Leon Somme and Shawna Franklin from Body Boat Blade and Erik Schorr (Taiga’s dad) of Anacortes Kayak Tours. I recently asked Taiga if he would be interested in...
Crossing Borders by Darin McQuoid | Feb 25, 2013 | WhitewaterPaperwork, isn’t that what we are trying to escape while on vacation? Unfortunately it has caught up with us in Argentina, and delayed us for a few days. Thankfully that’s behind us now and we head into Chile. Views are incredible as to head to the border...
Stephen Wright: The Gear that Gets me on the Water by stephenwright | Feb 22, 2013 | WhitewaterHey everyone! Here’s a list of all my favorite kayaking gear. I’ve been paddling for more than 15 years, with lots of warm and cold days of river running, play boating, creeking, squirt boating, pool sessions, and instruction. This represents, in my...