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...
Alseseca Race Results: A Jackson Tie and Karma Winners! by JK Team | Jan 14, 2013 | WhitewaterThe Alseseca Race is held on the roadside section of the Alseseca River in Veracruz, Mex. Dane, EJ, Nick, and Clay all headed down to meet up with JK crazy man Rafa Ortiz. They went straight to the course after some quality travel chaos and did 5 laps on their first...
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...
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...
First days in the Karma/Heading to Chile by Dane Jackson | Nov 18, 2012 | Creeking, Events, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterDay after tomorrow i head to Chile for my first time. I am so stoked, this is a place i have wanted to see for a long time. I have a month of traveling all around. I start off in Santiago and work my way to Pucon where i will be based out of. This is not only an...
Fine tune your “take-a-part” closest to the real thing. by Patrick Levesque | Nov 17, 2012 | Canada, Creeking, Instructional, Internationalisation, JK Team PostsMake a take-a-part paddle as stable as a real paddle (Comme toujours, la version française suit le texte…) When you’re committed in a class V run and you broke a paddle, there’s one thing you hope for while you assemble your spare. That your Break-down paddle...
Getting to Mexico and Traveling with a Creek Boat for Dummies by Galen Volckhausen | Nov 3, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Trips, WhitewaterI am extremely impulsive and not very good at planning ahead. As soon as I got enough money I bought a ticket to Mexico. I had no idea if anyone was going, where to go in Mexico, and how to get there. I hope this information helps the next dummy who books a flight...
CaliBurn Fest by JK Team | Oct 22, 2012 | WhitewaterCali Burn Fest is an annual river festival and race on the Burnt Ranch section of the Trinity River in Northern California, put on by Paul Gamache. This event is always tons of fun and I try to make it up for the festival whenever I can. The race itself is always fun...
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...
Villain Killin’ it on Cataract Creek Alberta by davecrerar | Oct 2, 2012 | WhitewaterPeter and Mikkel As you drive West, and away from the Albertan flat lands and into the foothills, the world around you changes and you no longer feel like you are miles away from any potential kayaking. As we ventured on towards Cameron creek, the day got...
Deadwood by dark by Devon Barker | Sep 20, 2012 | Hero, WhitewaterDuring my last days of summer vacation I received a message from Brent Lafay inquiring if I ‘d like to paddle the Deadwood River, a tributary of the South Fork of the Payette. “Meet at the dam in the morning. It’s a long day.” I invited a few...
Cameron Creek- BC by davecrerar | Jul 28, 2012 | WhitewaterWith poor weather on the horizon, we headed towards Waterton, a diamond in the rough in my opinion. Waterton has an old Swiss feel to it, the picturesque town is in the middle of a national park and so is kept pristine. As it was May long weekend the town was busy,...
