New Jackson Kayak Outfitting Review by Joe Keck | Dec 17, 2012 | WhitewaterI just received my brand spankin’ slick new Karma Large. There are lots of great reviews discussing the amazing stability and speed, but I wanted to mention the new outfitting. For comparison, I have my old Villain. Of note, both the Karmas and new Villains come...
WWGP Chile- FINAL RESULTS- Dane Takes the GOLD in his 2013 Karma! by JK Team | Dec 16, 2012 | WhitewaterDane wins his second WWGP Title! Today was a 20 minute race down the Futatlafu River in Chile. Dane won today’s event as well as the boater cross two days ago securing his first place title in the 2013 Karma. Also a Huge congrats to Joel Kowalkski who was also...
Idaho and Back: 4 months on the road & back to Dec boating at home. by Erin Clancey | Dec 15, 2012 | WhitewaterI left Moscow, Idaho on July 30th of this year and headed east across North America. My plans were to surf on the Ottawa for a few weeks, head south to compete in the World Cup, and then spend some time on the Gauley River in West Virginia. I got to paddle so many...
Antelope Canyon by Paddle by Holcombe Family | Dec 14, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Trips, WhitewaterIt’s November in Colorado and one of the driest years in recent history. As a paddling family we are not quite ready to hang up the paddles for what we hope will be a very snowy winter. It’s our daughter Abby’s Thanksgiving break and we have a long history of spending...
WWGP Stage 4 Results: BOATER CROSS on the FUTA!- Chile- Video by JK Team | Dec 13, 2012 | WhitewaterResults: JK Karma takes the Lead with Dane in it! One more Race to go, and its 20 minutes long! Best of Luck to Dane to who will be facing two very consistent fast paddlers: Isaac and Eric Deguil. Isaac is an ex slalom paddler who retired from Slalom only this year,...
Jackson Kayak/GoPro “Levator” Elevated Mount for Kayaks Now Available for Purchase! by ericjackson | Dec 13, 2012 | the innovator, WhitewaterTaking photos or video of kayaking has never been easier than it is today with the invention of the GoPro camera and mounts that work on helmets, boats, paddles, etc.. There is one angle that is almost never seen and produces the most impressive shots in kayaking,...
River of Life & the Flow of Time by Jason Craig | Dec 12, 2012 | Rockstar Carbon, WhitewaterI breathe in deeply and close my eyes to calm the flow of thoughts in my mind. This is my last ride of the entire competition. I am sitting in 5th, the lowest position I could be in the finals. This is my last chance, but no matter what I have already succeeded. All...
JK Karma M Review by Tommy Clapp by wildwildwes | Dec 12, 2012 | Featured Post, Reviews, Whitewater On November 2nd I traveled up to Elizabethton TN to connect with Jeremy Gass and Wesley Bradley in preparation for the Green Race. This was the first time I was able to look at a Karma up close. Laying it side by side I could see some difference right away in...
Adam Swett’s Year End Allstar Review- Big Waves and ME Classics! by Adam Swett | Dec 11, 2012 | WhitewaterAs I sit at my computer it is literally 14 degrees fahrenheit with a high today of 26! Is this too cold to paddle? My old cut-off used to be 45 but that was thrown out the window. I guess we will just have to wait and see as next week it will be a balmy 46 degrees and...
A Family Thanksgiving River Trip on the Moab Daily. by Holcombe Family | Dec 10, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, Recreational/Touring, Rogue, Trip ReportsOur annual Thanksgiving trip to the desert of southern Utah offers a great time to hike, climb, explore and even paddle. Here are a few images and video about three families coming together to give thanks in a very special place on Thanksgiving day. Six adults and two...
The SUPerCharging Rise of Whitewater SUP by Ken Hoeve | Dec 10, 2012 | WhitewaterIt’s pretty amazing and undeniable to see how fast stand up paddling has taken off. Especially in whitewater. While many have enjoyed it’s benefits along the coasts for decades, it’s meteoric rise in the rivers has far exceeded everyones...
Jez’z YIR with the Southeast, CO, WY and World Cup! by Jezz | Dec 10, 2012 | WhitewaterMy Year in Review, Southeast, Colorado, WY and World Cup. What an amazing summer it has been. I can’t believe I packed so much into it. For me this summer included trips to the South East, West Virginia, Colorado and the World Cup Event. I was very fortunate to take a...