White Nile, Africa: 1 Part Rockstar, 1 Part GoPro and a pinch of DJI: Video by nicktroutman | Apr 8, 2014 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Media, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterThe Hairy Lemon on the White Nile was yet again our choice for a couple week stay this winter,’specifically for training purposes’, the hot weather, warm water, big waves and fun river run, well that is just a coincidence. This is training. We all had an...
How To Film Fishing with GoPro Hero 3+ Camera by ericjackson | Apr 4, 2014 | Big Rig, Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Instructional, JK University, the teacher, VideoHere are a few tips for getting some great video and photos  of fishing out of your Jackson Kayak Fishing Boats using GoPro Cameras.   I have done a ton of filming over the past few years using a variety of methods.  I prefer to keep the filming as low impact on my...
“Just Paddling”- My Daily Bread- 24- An EJ Poem by ericjackson | Apr 3, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, the athlete, WhitewaterI wrote this in 2002… A reminder to stay true to your dreams, and to never make excuses, and never bow to another’s influence unless it is your will as well… or is it a story this is about Just Paddling? 10/23/2002 Long drive to the river. Short...
For Immediate Release: by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Whitewater, Wrap UpsApril 1, 2014 Eric Jackson President- Jackson Kayak 325 Iris Drive Sparta, TN 38583 Jackson Kayak no longer has control over its brand.  I am sorry to say, that as of 5pm last night, while I was out celebrating my Dad’s 80th birthday and my 50th birthday here...
Rock Island, TN- Whitewater and Fishing Mecca… by ericjackson | Mar 26, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, Fishing, WhitewaterWhy do I live in Rock Island, TN… Â This is a very easy question for me to answer! The Whitewater is amazing! Â The Fishing is amazing! The beauty of the landscape is breathtaking. Â One of the most beautiful places in the World! What will you see if you find...
Africa- Uganda Wave Surfing Trip by ericjackson | Mar 17, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater The new Rock Star was well tested in holes, winning the World Championships for men and women in 2013 and just about every other freestyle event as well this season.  However, we had not been able to play it for any extended period of time on epic waves.  ...
EJ’s “My Daily Bread” #Lifewithoutcompromise on his Facebook page… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, the teacher, WhitewaterI am putting a daily inspirational note where the photo is part of the message on my Facebook fan page, The purpose of this is two fold. Â First I want to share my thoughts about life, love, kayaking, winning, losing, play, work, with anyone interested in my...
Here is the Edit You have been waiting for- Nick’s Full Mexico Karma Creeking edit… by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trip Reports, Video, Video, WhitewaterThis is a special video with angles and shots rarely seen in kayaking. Â Â I brought my DJI- Phantom Quadcopter, 6 batteries, Â GoPro Hero 3+ cameras, one Levitar GoPro elevated mount to capture these shots. Â We did a ton of epic creek boating in Veracruz, as well as a...
Eric Jackson Turns 50 Years Old- essay and photos through age 45… by ericjackson | Jan 24, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Kid's Kayaks, Rockstar, the athlete, the innovator, the teacher, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAging is inevitable, and seeing your next birthday is a goal for all but those who no longer want to live.  What is the point of seeing another birthday unless you have things you want to do between now and then, anyhow?  There is something to be said for what you...
Check out my short video edit from Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 17, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, WhitewaterOn the plane ride home from Mexico, I put this edit together of our Mexico trip in the Jackson Karma using GoPro Studio. Â Â Â We took my Phantom Quad on the trip and got some epic shots, of which I am not putting all of them here, but you’ll get a taste of it! Â ...
Good Karma in Mexico by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trips, WhitewaterVeracruz, Mexico is home to rugged mountains, jungle, wonderful people, and epic whitewater.   In 2006 a first descent Expedition lead by Ben Stookeberry, with Rafa Ortiz, Nick Troutman, Phil Boyer, Eric Seymore, Darin Mcquoid, Heather Herbeck, and I opened up the...
Good Karma- Can’t Live Without It! by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2013 | Creeking, WhitewaterI didn’t realize how much of a difference the Karma was going to make in my river running and creek-boating experience. Â Â Paddling this boat has been such a joy. Â Â I am affectionately calling it the “Good Karma” now, as it feels just like that. Â ...