Using your Karma UL to play with rocks by colinkemp | May 19, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, WhitewaterNow that we are getting more comfortable with our sweet new boat it is time to up the ante. In my world no river run is complete with out some sweet boofs, grinds, and rock spins. The first thing you will need to work on is adapting your technique to the speed of the...
The Playboating Bible Part 2 by Jezz | May 18, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterThe Playboating Bible project demystifies the freestyle paddling rules. So here are the latest few videos from the Playboating Bible demonstrating the ICF rules of playboating. This project is an attempt to bring every boater info on these moves to better understand...
European Carbon Rockstars Walkthrough by Mathieu Dumoulin | May 18, 2014 | Whitewater2014 Rock Star made available in carbon in Europe ! Hi all ! We’ve been working on this exciting project all winter. We wanted to complete our awesome range with a carbon version of the Rock Star in Europe as Murky waters makes them for the USA/Americas....
SUPercharger- How to SUP Downriver! by JK Fans | May 18, 2014 | Beginner Moves, JK University, WhitewaterCheck out Noah Fraser’s guide on how to downriver SUP… [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/93046225[/vimeo]
River Running with your Karma Unlimited by colinkemp | May 17, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Whitewater Now that you have your UL outfitted and the trim is just right we need to start testing the waters, so to speak. I recommend that you pick a river run that is below the top end of your skill level. A slightly more open run will make things easier for you at the...
It’s Time for Boaterchick Festival Again! by Kat and David Levitt | May 17, 2014 | WhitewaterThe Boater Chick™ Festival (“BCF”) is a grass-roots, not-for-profit event that began in 2008 to give women in paddle sports the opportunity to paddle together, learn from one another and gather in a friendly and supportive environment. Opportunities include running...
3 Week Review: classic southeast dam releases by Boyd Ruppelt | May 16, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Karma Unlimited, United States, Whitewater While most of us think about the quality rain-fed streams throughout the southeast, we have to remember to appreciate the hard work and consistent efforts by American Whitewater Association. This April there were more dam release options than nearly any month I...
Skookumchuck by Claire OHara | May 14, 2014 | Whitewater In March, Steve O invited me to join him on a trip to Canada to paddle Skook! 3 weeks later i’m sat in his van in BC, Canada waiting for the wave to come in so we can head out for our second session on this incredible tidal wave. Years ago, Pete Astles...
Supercharger Review by JK Team | May 12, 2014 | Whitewater The SUPercharger is a unique addition to the SUP world. On the flats it performs like other super stable beginner boards. When the waves increase the rocker in the front rides them out as good as or better than other boards of similar lengths. Where the...
Malad Gorge- Making the tough call by alecvoorhees | May 11, 2014 | Creeking, WhitewaterWith spring in full effect and rivers beginning to rise, paddling in Idaho is soon to be some of the best in the country. For the last month I have been checking a certain river gauge, not the North Fork Payette, not the Main Salmon, not the Lochsa, but the Malad...
Wildflowers on Dinkey Creek by dianegaydos | May 10, 2014 | WhitewaterOne positive about California having a lower than average snow pack is that you get the opportunity to run rivers and creeks in a different season than normal. Often, even if some of our classic rivers have water early in the season, you still can’t get to them...
Running The Green River Narrows by kelloggfamily | May 9, 2014 | Creeking, WhitewaterJust recently I accomplished a major goal of mine, to run the Green River Narrows, especially a rapid called Gorilla. Two good friends of mine helped with that. Jackson Kayak team members Hunt Jennings and Jeremy Adkins, rallied and ran it with me, my brother Brody,...
