Rogue Ten Review by JK Fans | Jan 26, 2013 | Uncategorized“I’m freaking out, dude! Lava is big!” Kayaker A “I don’t know which way to go?” Kayaker B “I’m bailing… Going to scout the left side,” Kayaker C “Which way?” Kayaker B “Just plug it. Paddle hard lean forward, Grrrl at the wave!” Kayaker D Why is kayaker D so cool,...
Olivia & Todd Racing the Falls by JK Team | Jan 18, 2013 | Dynamic DuoI love the story of the company and the whole Family side of the business. The Dynamic Duo is a great boat and we had a blast paddling it. It is the only current boat design out there for tandem kayak. My daughter and I have raced the Dynamic Duo on multiple...
5th Annual Alseseca Race and Switch Run! by nicktroutman | Jan 16, 2013 | Whitewater5th Annual Alseseca Race Well we just finished the 5th annual Alseseca Kayak race here in the little town of Tlapacoyan, Vera Cruz Mexico. This is either my 8th or 9th trip down here to Mexico, I start to loose count. I have been coming down since 2006 when I...
Karma Review- In Mexico! by Gary Edgeworth | Jan 13, 2013 | WhitewaterWhat could be better in December then heading to Veracruz Mexico for some kayaking? I was super fired up to take the new Jackson Karma to Mexico as I had heard nothing but hype and great things. I wanted to paddle it myself and see if this new boat would be replacing...
SuperFISHal by JK Fans | Jan 7, 2013 | FishingI’ve spent a good bit of time on the various fishing and rec boards on the market and I was very impressed with the new SuperFISHal! This is truly a board for everyone! The stability is unmatched and the deck layout is perfect. Plus, the integrated GoPro mount...
Jackson Cruise on Merced River by JK Team | Jan 6, 2013 | UncategorizedFirst impressions of the Cruise is its a perfect first fishing kayak. We used it for fly fishing and loved the simple deck layout. We put two ram rod holders on the back and away we went. The kayak does it all well. It tracks well on the flats, and turns decent when...
Karma!!!!! From one Stomping Machine to the Next!!!! by Hunt Jennings | Jan 5, 2013 | WhitewaterKarma Review: Hey Guys, here are a couple of thoughts that I had on the new Karma! I am loving this boat! These are a couple of differences that I noticed in switching from the Villain S to the medium Karma. Also, just an overview of the boat in General!!! And a video...
The Karma: A Best Buy Boat for Baby Boomers and Beginners? by JK Team | Jan 1, 2013 | WhitewaterIn a word, yes. Not pulling punches here. This review may not be for you if you’re an experienced WW paddler. It’s for beginners, older folks about to retire, and even older folks looking to enjoy the health benefits and joys of kayaking. I’ll bet a case of Fat Tire...
Dane’s Karma Review with Action Video from Chile! by Dane Jackson | Dec 28, 2012 | WhitewaterAfter a month of paddling in Chile on various types of runs, I have been shown just how amazing the Karma really is. It has much more initial speed than I had anticipated. Even with its speed, it’s super easy to control and very predictable. Without extreme...
Rangitata Gorge NZ by Courtney Kerin | Dec 20, 2012 | WhitewaterRangitata Gorge is a sweet class 4-4+ run located by Mt Peel, on the east coast of the south island. Last year some of my paddling mates (Aidan Haig, Paddy Brand) and I ventured out for the day to add this one to our books. After a long drive we finally made it to the...
Karma: Komfort and Kookies by JK Fans | Dec 15, 2012 | UncategorizedChristmas & Karma arrived early and right off the bat I discovered the updated 2013 Sure-Lock Backband on the Karma is impressively comfortable. It has a more contour and measures over an inch wider than the one on my Zen which doesn’t seem like a lot, but...
Antelope Canyon by Paddle by Holcombe Family | Dec 14, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Trips, WhitewaterIt’s November in Colorado and one of the driest years in recent history. As a paddling family we are not quite ready to hang up the paddles for what we hope will be a very snowy winter. It’s our daughter Abby’s Thanksgiving break and we have a long history of spending...