Rocking Out in Uganda- Emily Jackson’s First Two Days in Uganda and in the RockStar! by Emily Jackson | Feb 16, 2011 | Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterHey Everyone! I am in Uganda right now, paddling the monumental Nile River! I only arrived the day before yesterday, did a little park and play and then today ran the Day 1 Section. The Day 1 Section has some classic big water rapids from Bujagali Falls, to 50/50 to...
Some of Team JK Shares their Testimonials on the JK Villain: by Lee Hart | Feb 10, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterHere at Jackson Kayak we are lucky enough to fantastic people be a part of the JK Family. Here are three of our Team Members Testimonials to the JK Villain… Check it Out! Heather Herbeck “The Jackson Villain is the perfect boat for all levels of paddlers. ...
2011 Hero Review by TN’s Own: Kat Levitt by Kat and David Levitt | Feb 7, 2011 | Creeking, Team JK, WhitewaterI was skeptical of trying another Hero, as I am so smitten with the Villain S, and I didn’t prefer the Hero of yesteryear over the Rocker. But the New 2011 Hero is in a league of its own! The 2011 Hero holds its own as a *legit* creek boat while allowing...
Coosa Standing Modification by Sean Brodie | Feb 6, 2011 | Coosa, Featured Post, FishingAs many of y’all already know the Jackson Kayak Coosa boasts one of the widest standing platforms among fishing kayaks. In order to create such a wide platform certain structural features had to be implemented to add rigidity to the platform because plastic will...
Costa Rican Kayaking Fun with Gary Edgeworth by Gary Edgeworth | Feb 3, 2011 | Creeking, Trips, WhitewaterHaving an epic season of skiing here in Jackson, WY, I was having second thoughts about booking a flight to go kayaking in Costa Rica in the midst of all the white stuff. I finally decided to book my flight for Jan 13 and sent out emails and made a few calls to some...
A Lil Bit about Kayaking in Ireland by Irish Dave by davecrerar | Feb 3, 2011 | Whitewater So we all know how amazing the Irish are!!! We’ll not so much, but we do have a little to offer from our modest little island in the way of white-water kayaking. although we are a small country with a little or no substantial elevation there are a number...
Lightning Paddle Review by Justin Owen- Paddler Abuser by Justin Owen | Feb 2, 2011 | River Running, WhitewaterI have been fortunate enough to use lightning paddles for two full seasons now, with great results! My carbon fiber freeride takes me everywhere from the steepest dirtiest creeks to the biggest trashiest play feature without ever thinking twice. This paddle does it...
Learning to Kayak with Rapid Progression in Utah by Jake Measom | Feb 2, 2011 | Clinics, WhitewaterWhile the weather here in Utah has been cold and snowy for some time, many students at Utah State University are taking time to break away from the ski slopes and the books to learn something very special, how to kayak. Andy Thunnel is the head instructor of Rapid...
Yoyo From France Shares His Favorite French Rivers and Play Spots by YoYo | Feb 2, 2011 | WhitewaterYoann Amouriq Shares his favorite French Rivers and Play Spots- Below is the List and these are two shots taken in Lyon! 1 La scie -Wave- Besançon, FR 2 Upper Tarn -River- Cévennes, FR 3 Hawaii sur Rhone -Wave- Lyon, FR 4 La Malate -Wave- Besançon, FR 5 Claduègne...
video: ‘THE BEACH’ mexican ocean surfing by nicktroutman | Feb 1, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Team JK, Video, WhitewaterMexico is starting to become known for its amazing river and beautiful canyons and waterfalls, and that is why I keep coming back. Though on the past trip Rafa convinced us to go with him and check out the beach. It wasn’t easy for me to want to give up a week...
A Picture Says a Thousand Words….. by Darin McQuoid by Darin McQuoid | Jan 25, 2011 | Creeking, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterAs they say a photo says a thousand words so I’ll leave it at that 🙂 Here they all are, the unpublished images of the wonderful Jackson Kayaks 🙂 Darin McQuoid [nggallery id=176 blog=1]
Devon Shares the Joy of Whitewater Kayaking in Bend Oregon! by Devon Barker | Jan 25, 2011 | Clinics, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Whitewater The Metolius River is spring fed. We were able to go right to the source to see the river come to life.    I first paddled with CE when they brought their kid’s club to Kelly’s Whitewater Park and then again with their adult classes. Bend is lucky to have...
