Good Karma- Can’t Live Without It!

by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2013 | Creeking, Whitewater

I didn’t realize how much of a difference the Karma was going to make in my river running and creek-boating experience.     Paddling this boat has been such a joy.    I am affectionately calling it the “Good Karma” now, as it feels just like that.  ...

Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today…

by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater

Life as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone.   Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult.   Our quest for love...

Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion..

by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, Zen

It 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...

Finals at Pigeon River- World Cup #2- BIG rides- Big Excitement!

by ericjackson | Sep 2, 2012 | Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Awesome Rides at the incredibly user friendly Pigeon River Hole today.   The Men’s Finals was electrifying with nail biting suspense during a showdown between Peter Csonka and Dane Jackson that was amazing.    The Women’s finals was also incredible as...

Emily Jackson Competes for Her Chance at the Olympic Spot for London for USA tomorrow!

by ericjackson | Jun 9, 2012 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater

I wrote this poem, that I thought I would share…   As I am here and she is there…   Hi Em,   Your my little baby, grown up so much.. Trying out for the Olympics, and likely to do such.. I don’t really care how you race, As long as you have...

West Virginia surprise…

by nicktroutman | May 16, 2012 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, Whitewater

So after the T’ville Triple crown my plan was to drop Emily off in DC, pick up Dane and head to California. This plan quickly changed over dinner when the word got out that the New River Dries waves might be in. So we packed up the RV and hit the road. A not so quick...

2012 Alabama Mountain Games

by nicktroutman | Apr 11, 2012 | Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater

The 2012 season has begun! The first event of the year is always the Alabama Mountain Games. It is an amazing event with tons of different competitions and sports aspects. Friday started off with the ‘Huckfest’ and freestyle of the lip of an 18 foot tall waterfall....

JKTV Episode 3 is Live!

by ericjackson | Mar 9, 2012 | Journey, Rockstar, Whitewater

Sorry about the two day delay for our USA friends, but YouTube blocked our episode in the USA due to a song that used some Bob Marley lyrics.     Dane got it sorted out late last night!   Every country but USA could view it… interesting… Anyhow- this...

JKTV Episode 2!- Review it- and Tell us what you think!

by ericjackson | Feb 9, 2012 | Whitewater

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JKTV Episode 2 -More staches, more kayaking and a must see team spotlight!

by ericjackson | Feb 6, 2012 | Whitewater

Oh Yea- Kayakers-  The Giants won the Super Bowl, and Manning and Brady Rocked the house.   Now it is time for JKTV to rule the airwaves….  Watch it here- Episode 2… [youtube width=”600″...

Now and Zen… Our Best River Runner Ever… Reviewed by EJ

by ericjackson | Feb 1, 2012 | Whitewater, Zen

The Urban Dictionary defines the Zen as:   a total state of focus that incorporates a total togetherness of body and mind. This is exactly how the Zen should be thought of as it is the most intuitive paddling boat you’ll ever try.    It has a 100% success rate...

Jackson Kayaks Launches its Pure River Runner- the ZEN: Promo Video

by nicktroutman | Jan 30, 2012 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, River Running, Team JK, Video, Whitewater, Zen

The much anticipated ZEN is finally here, Jackson Kayak’s first ‘pure’ river running kayak. With some more hull speed, and excellent carving abilities the Zen with make catching eddying and making your moves much easier. The reduced volume in the...