Gettin the Karmas on Suck Creek

by Dane Jackson | Jan 8, 2013 | Whitewater

I came back from the grand prix in Chile to lots of water in the southeast, and right away i got on Suck creek which is one of the funnest runs in the southeast. Its short and sweet with the ability to get lots of laps in one day. It almost always promises a good day...

EJ’s Year End Review of all things Jackson

by ericjackson | Dec 31, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

It is the end of one year and the beginning of another.   This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year.   In doing so, you get a better perspective on life, remembering so many of the little blessings...

Dane Jackson- a Father’s Essay

by ericjackson | Dec 21, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Whitewater

There are moments in people’s lives where they look up from what they are doing, and recognize the achievements and talents of others due to some incredible feat, result, or action, or all of the above.    This is one of those moments for many people, including...

Jackson Kayak/GoPro “Levator” Elevated Mount for Kayaks Now Available for Purchase!

by ericjackson | Dec 13, 2012 | the innovator, Whitewater

Taking photos or video of kayaking has never been easier than it is today with the invention of the GoPro camera and mounts that work on helmets, boats, paddles, etc..    There is one angle that is almost never seen and produces the most impressive shots in kayaking,...

Jackson Kayak Launches new Instructional Series Filmed on GoPro Cameras

by ericjackson | Nov 30, 2012 | JK Team Posts, JK University, the teacher, Whitewater

POV cameras are the perfect way to get up close and personal for filming instructional videos.    Now that all Jackson Kayak boats have GoPro mounts on them, we want to take advantage of this and get a new perspective on instruction, really getting the student in the...

Casio and Kayaking… Three new videos- Here is EJ and his ProTrek Watch…

by ericjackson | Nov 25, 2012 | the athlete, Whitewater

I love it when a new brand sees what we are doing in our kayaks, using their products and recognize the abuse and challenges that kayaking puts any product through.    Here is a video Nick and Dane made for Casio…     Look for two more videos- one on Nick and...

Good Karma- EJ Reviews Our Newest Creek Boat Ever!

by ericjackson | Nov 10, 2012 | Creeking, Hero, Whitewater, Zen

I wanted to wait until after getting off of the Green to write a review of the new Karma.     I got to paddle with Nick, Dane, Clay, Zach, Kelsey, Joel, and more with the Karma, watching, talking to them, and comparing notes to what I am finding to get you this...

Creeking, Playing, Traveling, and the final Sprint to the Finish…

by ericjackson | Sep 29, 2012 | Rockstar, the athlete, Trip Reports, Whitewater, Zen

March 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, Zen

Dane, 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...

2012 World Cup for Freestyle Kayaking begins in 5 days- 6 Continents Represented!

by ericjackson | Aug 20, 2012 | Whitewater

Close to 20 countries will be competing in the 2012 World Cup, this year held in the Southeast USA.   It might be another 20 years before we see another World Cup here in my backyard, hard to say!    It has been 20 years since there was a World Championships in the...

FIBARK- Wrap-Up With Big Fun

by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater

  FIBARK (First in Boating on the Arkansas) Festival is in the 65 years old or so and is a staple for paddlers and spectators alike each Father’s Day Weekend.    The events are Held in downtown Salida, CO, staging off of the “Boat Ramp” adjacent...

Teva Games DownRiver Sprint and Freestyle- EJ stories…

by ericjackson | Jun 3, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater

Friday was the prelims for the Freestyle event on Gore Creek.   Low water on Gore Creek (240 cfs) was a challenge for Clay Wright- organizer of the Freestyle event.   He had to figure out how to make a hole at this super low water that was worthy of having the...