Craftsmanship with our Master Boat Builders by nicktroutman | Oct 27, 2012 | Big Tuna, Coosa, Cuda, Whitewater, ZenEach boat at Jackson Kayak is built with pure dedication and craftsmanship that comes from kayakers building kayaks for kayakers. Check out a boat built from scratch from our Jackson Kayak Master boat builders....
What makes Jackson Kayak creek boats stand out by Darin McQuoid | Oct 19, 2012 | Whitewater, Zenn the world of expedition kayaking, weight can mean the world. Packed for an overnight trip, my 41lb Villain S now weighs the same as the average creek boat on the market. That means that even with all my gear, performance remains high and the whole load is easier not...
Sickline Race 2012 by nicktroutman | Oct 12, 2012 | Trip Reports, Whitewater, ZenWell, the 2012 Sickline extreme World Championships has come and gone. EJ, Dane and I all flew over to race at what I consider the hardest creek race ever. Some people may disagree with me, stating there are harder courses, which there are, but I think the...
The Zen: Year End Review by Nick Troutman by nicktroutman | Oct 5, 2012 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Team JK, Video, Whitewater, ZenThe Zen is quite possibly one of my favorite boat designs ever. I know that is a strong statement but I only say it because it is true! The Zen was designed as a “pure” river runner, not a creek boat. Here are some facts: – It is sleek and fast, with...
Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion.. by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, ZenIt has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking. When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine. I haven’t looked back since. Back then I was already a...
Creeking, Playing, Traveling, and the final Sprint to the Finish… by ericjackson | Sep 29, 2012 | Rockstar, the athlete, Trip Reports, Whitewater, ZenMarch 31st- the Day I packed my RV up and headed on the Road. October 14th- the day I get home again, for good. I have not missed home until this trip to Europe, without Kristine or KC. That makes all of the difference for me. Home is where the heart is,...
World Championships of Extreme Racing- Sickline- Training Begins in Austria! by ericjackson | Sep 25, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenDane, Nick, and I arrived last night in Oetz, Austria with our Zen 65, 75, and 75, plus an extra Zen 75 for the Olympic silver medalist in slalom this year. We got here, broken from the Kanumesse show, staying up late, and not kayaking for 4 days, and drinking too...
Dam by JK Team | Sep 24, 2012 | ZenI’ve paddled most brands once I set in my first Jackson I’ve never bought another brand.
The Power of the Zen by heatherherbeck | Sep 16, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenZen by definition: “The idea of being one with your mind, so that self-perfection, self-preservation, and self-renouncement are freely available. One who studies the power of “zen” is one who challenges him- or herself to attaining complete physical...
Veronique against the Butcher, Shipshaw river by JK Team | Sep 2, 2012 | ZenEnter the Zen 65, even if she had our baby boy this winter and she didn’t paddle much last summer because of the pregancy, she’s back in her boat and she’s boating the best she ever have. The Zen inspire confidence and she just love it for everything...
Living in the Moment – North Fork Championships, Little White Salmon, & USA Freestyle Nationals by alecvoorhees | Aug 8, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenThis summer has been one to remember with amazing events in Idaho, great flows, and a personal first descent. Not being sure if I would be in town for the North Fork Championships, I got to the event early and managed to snag a spot in the Expert Division due to...
North Fork of the Payette by nicktroutman | Aug 7, 2012 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Trip Reports, ZenThe North Fork is another classic I have always wanted to do, and finally I was able to get on this noble run. I couldn’t wait to get to paddle the Zen on this big water run. I knew it was going to be the perfect boat with great speed and no extra volume to get...
