Customizing Your Kayak by Melita Ganoe | Oct 25, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, River Running, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingEveryone has their own unique style, their own comfort zone, their own way of doing things. It is no different with kayak fishing and your tools of the trade … namely, your kayak. Center Hatch Modification: My wife’s Cuda 14 arrived last week and after...
Rescue For River Runners: Episode 4 – Throwbagging by Mike McKay | Oct 23, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/46663407[/vimeo]
Backwards!!!! by JK Team | Oct 22, 2012 | UncategorizedLove this picture of me going down one of the local weirs backward in my all star.
The Rogue Hits the Grand Canyon: Part 3 of 3 by Jenifer Jakub | Oct 21, 2012 | United States, WhitewaterThe last days on the river were fantastic, even though there weren’t rapids like day 4. We were just living our nomadic life, moving downstream, taking in the beauty of the canyon. Discussing our plans to return to this awesomeness next year. It felt like I went...
Wave surfing the 2013 JK Star by Devon Barker | Oct 20, 2012 | WhitewaterHere in Idaho we have a ton of waves on our. If you love to wave surf, blunt, and clean spin check out the new 2013 Jackson Kayak Star series. JK dealers have demos in stock and Alpenglow in Boise is your Idaho connection. They have Star, All Star, and Super Star...
St. Goerge’s School checkis in after the first season with JK boats. by JK Fans | Oct 19, 2012 | UncategorizedIt is always great to hear back from the educators that I am lucky to work with. Paul Page sent me these photos and a quick update. Here is what he had to say. The St George’s grade 8 boys made use of their new Jackson kayaks on the waters of Loon Lake, BC in...
WK Ambassador Brian Tupper Reviews the 2013 All Star by colinkemp | Oct 19, 2012 | WhitewaterReview of the 2013 All-Star (compared against a k1 Rockstar – Medium) 2013 All-Star lives up to it’s “star” name! Me: 170lbs, 5’9”, size 9.5 feet. Outfitting: I really like the 4th generation Armor outfitting. The new back band is both supportive and comfortable. No...
What makes Jackson Kayak creek boats stand out by Darin McQuoid | Oct 19, 2012 | Whitewater, Zenn the world of expedition kayaking, weight can mean the world. Packed for an overnight trip, my 41lb Villain S now weighs the same as the average creek boat on the market. That means that even with all my gear, performance remains high and the whole load is easier not...
desert camo Cuda 12 by Ethan Funk | Oct 18, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, rivers, SaltwaterI recently had the opportunity to paddle the new Cuda 12. When I pulled up in the driveway and saw the new desert camouflage on the kayak my heart skipped a beat! I could not wait to get that kayak on the water. That desert camouflage looked so great on the water! As...
Short Trip Report Red Deer River,Alberta by Stephen Laurie | Oct 17, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingAfter a few missed attempts due to conflicting schedules I was finally able connect with some of my kayak angling friends for a trip down the Red Deer River . The particular section we floated is home to walleye, northern pike, brown trout, rainbow trout, yellow...
The Portal at Pictured Rocks by JK Team | Oct 17, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, RogueJackson Kayaks, As a long time resident of Michigan, I had never been to the Upper Peninsula, meaning Id never been to the largest lake in the western hemisphere. I bought the Rouge 9 (being a smaller guy), and was fully comfortable with the white water and river...
Self-supporting the Lower Deschutes in a Jackson Rogue by Jenifer Jakub | Oct 17, 2012 | WhitewaterI was just a week away from leaving for my California family vacation and looking for a fun Oregon adventure to fill up the few days before I was due back in Seattle. A friend offhandedly mentioned running the Rogue river (and no, permits were not yet acquired and no,...