Stephen’s Final Uganda Photo Update: More Birds, lizards, and boating! by stephenwright | Mar 26, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trips, WhitewaterWhat a trip it’s been! 5 weeks in Uganda has gotten me back in shape, and given me lots of time to work boating skills and ponder the mysteries of life :). I had the opportunity to coach with the New River Academy for a week here, which was a blast. It was...
Africa 2011: The Children by nicktroutman | Mar 24, 2011 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trips, WhitewaterWe decided to head back to Africa this year with the excuse that we would be training for the World Championships. To be honest I would probably have gone regardless of whether we were going to ‘train’ or not. I just love the White Nile and Africa. Now when I say...
My Carbon Rock Star- What can I say besides, “HOLY #$%#@!” by ericjackson | Mar 24, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater[singlepic id=26115 w=320 h=240 float=none][singlepic id=26103 w=320 h=240 float=none]I am still flying high on my Rock Star M from Africa. It is one of those times where you are so impressed and fired up with your new boat that seems to be an answer to all of your...
Alabama Mountain Games kicks off Spring Comp Season by Clay Wright | Mar 22, 2011 | Events, Rockstar, WhitewaterThe 2011 event season kicked off with 75 degree weather and plenty of water for the Alabama Mountain Games – the first event of the USA Point Series for Freestyle Kayaking. The venue was perfect for this 4-day event – a huge field for bands and vendors...
Carbon Rock Star! Oh Yea! by ericjackson | Mar 22, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, WhitewaterCheck out my newest ride! I requested a random color, “surprise me” when I got my boat made. Kristine intervened and I have the most incredible boat for my taste. Checkered flag to match my 80’s upbringing and my shoes, and the arrow is from the...
Rock Star Review- Ottawa River by Ryan Whetung | Mar 21, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterWell, it is officially springtime here on the Ottawa River. However, we still have a lot of snow and ice still to melt. With temperatures above freezing and sunny, it seemed like a perfect day to try out my new Rock Star kayak! The first thing I noticed about the Rock...
Justin Owen Flies on the Dries- RockStar is Where It’s At! by Justin Owen | Mar 20, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterThe storms have arrived here again in Tennessee. For that matter, most places in the eastern U.S. have been hit as of late. All of the water brought with it some long overdue creeking, as well as a chance to hop in the new Rockstar L. At 6-3 180lbs, I had been toying...
First Impression of the Rockstar M by Jake Measom | Mar 20, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterLast wednesday, amid the rainy and cold weather some friends and I were able to break away from school for a late afternoon of boating on the riverdale wave in ogden, which due to the rain was flowing higher than normal for this time of year. We got down there to find...
Out of Africa- Jackson’s Head Home by ericjackson | Mar 15, 2011 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, Rockstar, the athlete, Whitewater, Wrap UpsOut of Africa- Jackson’s Head Home I remember our first trip to this continent in 1999. Neither Emily or Dane paddled as they were only 6 and 9 years old. Things sure have changed over the years as Emily just had her 21st birthday, and Dane is 17, and they each...
Stephen’s 2nd Uganda Photo Update: Flying Monkeys, Birds, Schools, and the Rockstar! by stephenwright | Mar 14, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterHere’s my 2nd photo dump of my Uganda trip 2011. It’s been a great month! I’m just off a week of working as a guest instructor with the New River Academy. They had a great group of kids and fantastic staff–everyone was eager to learn, which...
New Rockstar Promo Video Released by ericjackson | Mar 11, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterLive from Uganda, team Jackson has released a new Rockstar promotional video for all to see… check it out: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYTqCbr4tMQ[/youtube]
Jackson kayak at Canoecopia 2011 by Marty Cronin | Mar 8, 2011 | Allstars, Coosa, Day Tripper, Dealer, Dynamic Duo, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hero, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Riviera, Rockstar, Rogue, Whitewater Three years ago was my first time going to Canoecopia and I will never forget it. For anyone who has not been to this consumer show, it is truly like nothing I have ever seen in paddle sports. Canoecopia is one place where you can see it all. Almost every brand...
