2022 – full kayaking season in Norway by capucinethomaslepine | Feb 22, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, Internationalisation, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Norway, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2022 I was kayaking only in Norway. I spent 70 days on the water while working full time, being the mum of a 1-year-old child and expecting a second one. It is possible when you decide to prioritize it and get the support you need, and do not forget to get some...
GnarVana Review From a Non Gnar Boater Perspective by Hilde Schweitzer | Feb 16, 2023 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI held off writing a review of the GnarVana for a few weeks to be sure my first impressions would hold up. I am sure we have all been there—instantly loving a boat that later starts to sour on you. First, some stats: Female, 5’8”, 137 lbs, 31 inseam, size 10-11...
How to T-Rescue by Bartoz Czauderna | Feb 13, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to T-RESCUE by doing exercises in the video! What is it? The first step to being able to get back upright is learning the T-rescue. The T-rescue is a way of righting yourself using another kayak (*or an obstacle!) by putting your hands on it for support and...
Rewind, the Mixmaster is back! by Alex Horne | Feb 10, 2023 | Featured Post, MixMaster, Playboating, Reviews, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesRewind, The Jackson Kayak Mixmaster is back! 2023 marks the return of the Mixmaster, our favorite full slice boat! Whether you’re a longstanding Mixmaster fanatic that’s been waiting for this day for years, or a kayaker that loves to have fun and is wondering what the...
How to Air Screw by Bartoz Czauderna | Feb 9, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to AIR SCREW by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Air Screw is a 360° rotation around the longitudinal axis of the boat, starting and ending in a front surf position, where the boat is aerial for at least 180° of the move, initiated and finished between...
Small Gnarvana: Initial Impressions and Performance Review by JK Team | Jan 30, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplinessubmitted by Christina Kossis The Gnarvana has transformed creek boat designs to the next level for all types of whitewater; being the most fun, agile, and stable boofing machine that I have ever paddled! Find out why below in my initial impressions and full review...
Downriver Paddling Preparedness in Below Freezing Temperatures by JK Team | Jan 27, 2023 | Creeking, Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplinessubmitted by Christina Kossis Winter is in full swing here in West Virginia with temperatures averaging below 30 degrees each day. For those that dare to continue kayaking, it is important to be aware of the many hazards involved and be as prepared as possible for...
How to Lean Clean by Bartoz Czauderna | Jan 24, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to Lean Clean by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Lean Clean is a spinning technique that makes you spin around on Flat Water by digging in your ends without using your paddle. This technique will help you strengthen your core muscles and introduce you...
What an epic year 2022 by Jack Newland | Jan 21, 2023 | jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesStarting 2023 with a little look back at 2022. It’s been quite some time since I did one of these videos, but considering how good 2022 was I thought it was a good idea. The last 3 years have been epic but here is a video to let you all know what iv been up to....
Summer Recap Pt. 6 – Finale: Tongue River Canyon and HOME! by Hannah Ray | Jan 20, 2023 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesContinuing our journey towards home we dropped down into Wyoming to find a place to work remotely for a few days. I found a couple of promising boondocking spots not too far off of I-90 near Sheridan, WY. The first spot was alright, but a little too close to town and...
The Feelings of Losing by Cashion Porter Shirley | Jan 19, 2023 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI came into the 2022 Freestyle World Cups in Columbus, GA, with complete confidence in my ability to quickly adapt to the new features and create rides that could take me to the top. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. I felt strong in prelims of WC 1 (Ambush), but my...
How to Stern Stall by Bartoz Czauderna | Jan 17, 2023 | Blogroll, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesLearn to STERN STALL by doing exercises in the video! What is it? Stern Stall is a vertical end at the angle minimum of 70 degrees held for at least 3 seconds. It is a more advanced move than Tailee however, after mastering it, learning the stall will be easier. Step...
