Karma!!!!! From one Stomping Machine to the Next!!!! by Hunt Jennings | Jan 5, 2013 | WhitewaterKarma Review: Hey Guys, here are a couple of thoughts that I had on the new Karma! I am loving this boat! These are a couple of differences that I noticed in switching from the Villain S to the medium Karma. Also, just an overview of the boat in General!!! And a video...
Jackson Kayak Cruise Review by Brooks Beatty | Jan 4, 2013 | Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, WhitewaterCruise Review. If I could choose any place in the United States to give a brand new kayak a test run, the Florida Keys, without question would be one of my top choices. It’s hard to beat the warm sun, insanely clear water, unbelievable fishing, gorgeous surroundings,...
The First Day of the New Paddling Season by Holcombe Family | Jan 3, 2013 | WhitewaterWe get lots of weird looks driving west on I-70 with five kayaks on the roof of my truck. Many of the other vehicles have skis and snowboards and are headed to one of the many world class ski resorts Colorado is famous for. But this New Years Day we are headed to...
Flat Water Creeking/ Bay Area Paddle in California by JK Team | Jan 2, 2013 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, RogueCreeking usually involves descending very steep low-volume whitewater. But there is an alternative flat-water version that will appeal if you are not hooked on adrenalin and not looking to hurl yourself down some steep ravine. Many watersheds have quiet backwaters...
Photos from a great day at the Rock Island Falls and Sieve City by stephenwright | Jan 2, 2013 | WhitewaterWe got out at 8,000+ cfs in rock island to enjoy our new Karmas on various lines at the falls, and Sieve City. 2 new lines on the falls were dropped for the first time–one by Dane, the other by Clay (followed by Hunt and me). Both EJ and Hunt were worked in 2...
The Karma: A Best Buy Boat for Baby Boomers and Beginners? by JK Team | Jan 1, 2013 | WhitewaterIn a word, yes. Not pulling punches here. This review may not be for you if you’re an experienced WW paddler. It’s for beginners, older folks about to retire, and even older folks looking to enjoy the health benefits and joys of kayaking. I’ll bet a case of Fat Tire...
EJ’s Year End Review of all things Jackson by ericjackson | Dec 31, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater, Wrap UpsIt is the end of one year and the beginning of another. This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year. In doing so, you get a better perspective on life, remembering so many of the little blessings...
My Final Post for 2012: Highlight Reel by nicktroutman | Dec 31, 2012 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterWell I am sitting here and watching the sunset reminiscing on a year come and gone yet again. 2012 turned out to be a pretty good one for me. I look back and cherish the moments given to me. As always life is a filled with ups and down and learning experience,...
Travis Stewart from John Glenn Middle School checks in after thier first pool slalom. by colinkemp | Dec 30, 2012 | WhitewaterOn December 29th the John Glenn Whitewater Kayaking Club held its first pool slalom. With temperatures dipping into the sub zero here in Minnesota, winter is a great time to work on balance and stroke technique in the pool. The student in the club, ages ranging from...
Jessica’s 2012 – Surviving the Apocalypse by Jessica Yurtinus | Dec 30, 2012 | Whitewater“What. . . you’re taking more time off?” I am pretty sure I heard the above sentence from just about everyone this year. Patients, family, boss, bosses boss, friends, strangers, and I think the fat homeless guy down the street. Apparently I took a lot of time off. So....
Vancouver Island by davecrerar | Dec 29, 2012 | Whitewater BC got absolutely rocked by rain storms in late June and early July this year which meant land slides, floods and too much water to safely kayak anywhere in BC, so we took off to Vancouver Island to check out the so called goods out there. About 100kms and a...
Dane’s Karma Review with Action Video from Chile! by Dane Jackson | Dec 28, 2012 | WhitewaterAfter a month of paddling in Chile on various types of runs, I have been shown just how amazing the Karma really is. It has much more initial speed than I had anticipated. Even with its speed, it’s super easy to control and very predictable. Without extreme...
