Villain review, sweet lines in Australia by Jezz | Apr 29, 2011 | Creeking, Hero, rivers, Uncategorized, WhitewaterHey guys, Victorian paddler Shane Pennicuik here. I have been boating for just over 2 years now, mainly interested in creeking but love to get out in the play boat from time to time also. Hey guys, Victorian paddler Shane Pennicuik here. I have been boating for just...
Quick Dent Fix for Jackson Kayak! by wildwildwes | Apr 26, 2011 | Creeking, Featured Post, Hero, Instructional, JK Team Posts, Team JKCreek boating is great fun and an excellent way to explore the world around you with some of your best paddling friends! It can be very physically & mentally challenging too! Sometime the challenges can take a toll on our kayaks too when we crash! But have no...
NOC Demo Days…EJ’s iPhone photos and writeup by ericjackson | Apr 20, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Rogue, Whitewater, Wrap UpsNOC is one of the longest running whitewater kayak shops and outdoor centers in the world and have always been a leader in everything from kayak instruction, accomodations, retail, and running events. I have been going to NOC since 1984, at least once per year. ...
Creeking in the Chiapas, Mexico by nicktroutman | Apr 20, 2011 | Creeking, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, River Running, Team JK, TripsI have been in Mexico for just over half a week and it has been sick. I met up with the Adidas Sickline Team and Rafa Ortiz as our little mexican guide. We all flew into Cancun, took 4 different bus rides and 24 hours to get to Palenque. We have been based out of a...
The Upper NJ by Jezz | Apr 18, 2011 | Creeking, Hero, Trips, Uncategorized, WhitewaterBy BONDY Unfortunately the seasons is once again coming towards the end over here in Far North Qld – Australia. However that does mean one good thing though, all of the classic two day, class IV – V big river trips are dropping back down to paddle-able levels. ...
Stookesberry and Korbulic revel in final days in Venezuela by christopherkorbulic | Apr 16, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterRio Caroni, Bolivar, Venezuela We were sitting around a glowing fire that heated our dinner and lit the amphitheater of jungle around us as we leaned back on boulders or pieces of fallen trees. It was Pedro Oliva, Ben Stookesberry, and me waiting for what we were...
Bridge Creek and back by Clay Wright | Apr 7, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Team JK, WhitewaterIt’s hard to find new creeks in the Southeast, but with some local knowledge and a little poking around you can find something new to do most anywhere. Case in point is Bridge Creek – first attempted in the late 90s the result was a long night of hiking...
Carbon River WA by johnmcconville | Apr 6, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, rivers, Team JK, Trips, Video, WhitewaterWintering in Hood River, OR may not be as warm as the empanadas of Chile, or ever close to as sunny. Actually, I haven’t see the sun in days, it’s been raining for weeks, and everything seams to always be at a great level! So… Yeah, other than those...
JK’s Own Tommy Yon runs Bald River Falls….. FROM THE TOP!… by Rick Thompson by JK Team | Apr 3, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterGreat Story, Great Photos and Amazing Line- Check out Tommy Yon showing the Tellico whats up! http://regions.worldkayak.com/atlanta/2011/03/31/tommy-yon-runs-bald-river-falls/
Monsoon Madness White Water Festival 2011 by Jezz | Apr 1, 2011 | Creeking, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Playboating, rivers, Uncategorized, WhitewaterThe monsoon madness held over the weekend on the 12 th and 13 th of March was a massive success. We had over 40 competitors from around Australia attend the event and enjoy some of the best rain we have had all season The monsoon madness held over the weekend...
Villain Bulkhead Test=Success- Letter from Jean Cyr by JK Team | Mar 28, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterDear Eric, Here is the story of how Jackson Kayak saved my legs/life. I would just like to take a few minutes to thank you for making such solid and awesome boats. The combination of the crosslink plastic, footbrace and bulkhead system on the Villain saved my life....
Chris Korbulic Reports from Venezuala- You Win Some, You Lose Some. by christopherkorbulic | Mar 25, 2011 | Creeking, Team JK, Whitewater You win some. You lose some. Such is life, such is the story of adventure, and of filming a kayaking television series. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the difference between a win and a loss, and reason doesn’t always support what you think you have in...
