Surprise Wave Video by Galen Volckhausen | May 28, 2012 | Playboating, Rockstar, WhitewaterHidden away a couple miles above the put in for the New River Gorge is Surprise Wave. The rapid springs out of the flat water around it with large rollers. With the right water levels one of these rollers begins to break and creates Surprise Wave. Check it out as I...
BV Pro Rodeo- Competition Wrap Up- Men’s and Women’s Results by ericjackson | May 27, 2012 | JK Team Posts, Rockstar, the athlete, WhitewaterCKS Paddlefest is the beginning of the Colorado Tour for the freestyle events. It is also a big gathering of paddlers to the Arkansas River for the “summer kick off”. Snow season turns to paddling season and paddlers around the state dust off their...
Road tripping with “A Wet State”- in CALI by colinkemp | May 27, 2012 | WhitewaterAfter entirely too many hours at work, I decided to play hookie for two days and take a long weekend roadtrip up to Northern California and the Trinity and Scott Drainages. On our trip, we were able to get on two runs which have eluded me for much too long, the North...
CKS Paddlefest Underway- BV Rodeo Underway as well! by ericjackson | May 26, 2012 | WhitewaterPaddlefest is full of activities here in Buena Vista, Colorado. Kayaking, SUP clinic to the general public, free demos all weekend, parties at night, and a freestyle competition in the BV Whitewater Park make for a BUSY/FUN weekend! There is a great local attitude...
Paddling – Italian Style – part 2 by Jessie Stone | May 26, 2012 | WhitewaterJuerg and Lars decided to sample the local beers before dinner and celebrate a very fun day of paddling. Once we made it to dinner, Lars (Lars’s family makes wine in Switzerland so he knows a lot about wine) picked out a delicious wine for our dinner – also not very...
CKS Paddle Fest- Come on Out! BV- CO by Emily Jackson | May 25, 2012 | Events, WhitewaterThis weekend has a lot to offer if you are anywhere near the great state of Colorado! Today is the first day of the CKS Fest at Colorado Kayak Supply. From on water clinics, to fantastic discounts and deals. This is an event you don’t want to miss. Jackson Kayak has...
Chasing Bigger Drops and Bigger Dreams by Galen Volckhausen | May 25, 2012 | the athlete, WhitewaterI have been trying to get white water kayaking out the public for a while. It started with an interview from Ithaca Times about what I do. This was soon followed up by an interview request from Alex Ash, a student at Ithaca College. The Interview resulted in the...
The Road Less Traveled- Emily goes to Europe for Slalom! by Emily Jackson | May 24, 2012 | WhitewaterI was raised to believe everything you do in life is a choice. You’re born a certain way with certain features and personality traits but everything else is a decision you are making. My Dad always said your not happy or sad, you choose to be happy or sad, you choose...
Dustin Urban Reviews: The Rockstar by JK Team | May 24, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterDustin Urban Recently Removed himself from Team Jackson Kayak in hopes to further his website that will provide gear reviews in all things Whitewater Paddling. His reviews are thorough and from the best! Here is what Dustin had to say about the Rockstar:...
Green River Rodeo, Wyoming by nicktroutman | May 23, 2012 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Trip Reports, Whitewater The Green River Rodeo is a fairly new event, with this being the second year of their annual event. The whole place has a small town feel, with great hospitality, especially towards all of the kayakers. It is a fun little whitewater park with a gorgeous park...
Rogue takes on the Mississippi by JK Team | May 23, 2012 | RogueI love my Jackson Rogue. It’s the Swiss Army knife of boats. Since purchasing it in March, I’ve paddled whitewater in Arkansas, a 40,000 acre lake and most recently a stretch of the Mississippi River north of Memphis. It’s nimble in fast rivers and...
Kelly’s Whitewater Park- directors-Nationals- Kelly’s Kayak School by Devon Barker | May 23, 2012 | WhitewaterKelly’s Whitewater Park (KWP) located in Cascade is pleased to announce that Devon Barker-Hicks and Mike Hicks have agreed to share the Director responsibilities for the Park for the coming season. Devon is a 2-time National Champion and World Champion in Surf...
