Ready to Go by JK Team | Feb 2, 2012 | HeroYou want the real reason? The real, REAL reason? Okay. I love my Super Hero because its makers seem to be the only ones out there who understand that not all hips are built the same.
Now and Zen… Our Best River Runner Ever… Reviewed by EJ by ericjackson | Feb 1, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenThe Urban Dictionary defines the Zen as: a total state of focus that incorporates a total togetherness of body and mind. This is exactly how the Zen should be thought of as it is the most intuitive paddling boat you’ll ever try. It has a 100% success rate...
Emily’s Day on Cane Creek and First Impressions of the Zen! by Emily Jackson | Jan 31, 2012 | Creeking, Team JK, Whitewater, ZenEmily’s Best Day on Cane Creek and First Impressions of the Zen! Yesterday Dad, Nick and I woke up earlier then usual to the sound of heavy rains, followed with heavy hailing… This meant that Dad had already left me several voice messages Mostly along the lines,...
Lower Yuba river by JK Team | Jan 30, 2012 | FunI am relatively new to kayaking and have tried a few different boats trying to find one that was comfortable and gave me confidence . I have always been in to skateboarding , snowboarding , and mountain biking , but at 35 … I’m a little more timid learning...
Bryan in his Fun1 by JK Team | Jan 30, 2012 | Fun, Kid's KayaksThis is my 6yo son, Bryan, in his FUN1 on Grandpa’s pond in Oneonta, NY. I paddle a Super Star Classic. Even though it is much more “playboat” then I’ll ever need I love the boat. It is very comfortable for me. I feel very much in control, even...
Stomping it! by JK Team | Jan 30, 2012 | HeroMy hero has served me well. It has taken me through some rough patches when my confidence was shaken. It has helped me push my paddling to running hard and harder runs. It has helped me rehab from injury and it has helped me make good friends. It has turned me into a...
Jackson Kayaks Launches its Pure River Runner- the ZEN: Promo Video by nicktroutman | Jan 30, 2012 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, River Running, Team JK, Video, Whitewater, ZenThe much anticipated ZEN is finally here, Jackson Kayak’s first ‘pure’ river running kayak. With some more hull speed, and excellent carving abilities the Zen with make catching eddying and making your moves much easier. The reduced volume in the...
A Look Into Chris Korbulic’s Journal Entries leading to the Descent of Kundawika Falls by christopherkorbulic | Jan 28, 2012 | Creeking, River Running, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater Dec. 30 There’s a small path to the river from the last village, the truck can’t go. The villagers say it’s 20 km, but the GPS says 12. To rent bikes from the village, we have to take a rider too, so the longer the trail, and more time we have...
Happy New Year, from “A Wet State” by colinkemp | Jan 27, 2012 | Creeking, WhitewaterWith the prospect of water in the California over New Years looking quite poor, Darin McQuoid, David Maurier and myself drove to the northern most drainage in California, the Smith River, for the edge of an Oregon storm that was planned to hit. The day we arrived we...
New Jackson Kayak C1 Outfitting by Jezz | Jan 26, 2012 | C1 Outfitting, Creeking, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Rockstar, Uncategorized, WhitewaterThere is some huge news for all C1 boaters out there. After years of having to ghetto fit boats for C1, Jackson Kayak is about to release an amazing C1 system this year. C1 boaters have been waiting for this for years and finally there is something that will convert...
Grand Canyon 2012: Pre-Trip Report- Best Trip for the Rogue! by JK Team | Jan 24, 2012 | Reviews, River Running, Rogue, Whitewater Wanna go? Where? Grand Canyon. 10 days. Self-support. 1/29/12. Hell yeah!!! It’s only the “trip of a lifetime!” This message came early December, leaving about a month and a half for planning, packing, and wrangling any additional gear needed...
Conservation And Management Working Together by Tray Collins | Jan 23, 2012 | WhitewaterI joined a few members of the Lafayette Kayak Fishing Club to enjoy what was to become a beautiful day on the water, and a fishing tournament with a great purpose. The club decided to kick off 2012 with a non-series tournament that’s different than anything they’ve...
