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Zen testing in the Pacific Northwest

by | Jun 11, 2012 | Whitewater, Zen

I was stoked to test out my new Jackson Zen in the Pacific Northwest this April. Some Portland-area paddlers who had been kayaking in Ecuador with us last winter wanted to show us the goods in their own backyards, so we got quite the tour. We hit the East Fork Lewis,...

Pincher Creek Festival – Alberta

by | Jun 10, 2012 | Whitewater

This past May long weekend saw the first of Western Canada’s whitewater festivals. Pincher creek is an area in the southern part of Alberta, located in the South-East and boasts some incredible views and some incredible white water. This area provides an almost erie...

Floundering in Gloucester

by | Jun 10, 2012 | Coosa, Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing

On Sunday I took my son Braden “Sharkbait” out for flounder during the NEKF annual Flounder Fest get together. He had to get up at 3:15 so we could launch before 6:30, but popped right out of bed ready to go. We launched into wet but calm conditions into...

Young Female Student Steps Up and Takes Strides!

by | Jun 10, 2012 | Whitewater

Recently I taught a class to a young lady named Katie Jackson. Katie is from Birmingham, Alabama and was interested in getting over the hump in her boating. Sometimes students are very timid and need that little extra push and confidence booster from a fellow paddler....

Dustin Urban Reviews: The Fun Runner

by | Jun 7, 2012 | Whitewater

Dustin Urban recently removed himself from Team Jackson Kayak in hopes to further his website that will provide gear reviews in all things Whitewater Paddling. His reviews will have comparisons, are  very thorough and from the best! Here is what Dustin had to say...

Emily’s European Slalom Adventure Part 1:

by | Jun 5, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater

I arrived in Europe after booking my ticket two days before. Unsure of when I should go I just woke up and said, I think I just need to go, now… So with a short notice and couple Facebook messages I had our English distributors and close friends pick me up well after...

CKS Paddlefest

by | Jun 4, 2012 | Rockstar, Whitewater

  Buena Vista Update: Driving 6+ hours from Green River, I arrived in Buena Vista Sunday night. My first impression of the park was a little disappointing, due to the extreme lack of water this year! But luckily the sunshine helped us out and the level went up...

The Other Side of Dinkey Creek- CO

by | Jun 2, 2012 | Whitewater

Daniel from “A Wet State” continues to get the goods. I can not wait to see what is next…… Dinkey Creek is certainly best known for the “Waterfalls” section which contains many steep bedrock slides and falls as Dinkey Creek plummets its final...

Practicing at Reno Play Park!

by | Jun 1, 2012 | Whitewater

Hello Folks! Just want to share some pictures from Reno NV, very fun day with my Rock Star. Thanks a lot Ruth Gordon to provide excellent kayak tips for that spot. Cheers from Cali David Stefan            ...