The Arbiter of Stoke by Tom Potter | Dec 1, 2017 | Video, WhitewaterIn January of 2016, I received a call from a local television channel inquiring about my interest in hosting an outdoor adventure TV show. I immediately asked how they decided to come to me for this proposal, and their answer was quick and concise. Facebook. The...
Redfish, Kayaks, and Mud Crawlin’ by Eli Braud | Nov 30, 2017 | FishingIt’s always a great time when Jameson and Brooks, the JK Media House team, come to Louisiana. I enjoy getting a chance to fish with any of my fellow team members that I don’t see very often. That’s what makes these JK Media House meet-ups so fun....
4 ways I use Torso Rotation by shanegroves | Nov 29, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Antix, Instructional, rivers, WhitewaterThere is no doubt that your torso plays as big a role in paddling as any other factor. Not only does the torso help you rotate and spin the boat in freestyle but also gives up subtle turns while river running. Here are four ways I use my torso while paddling....
Tennessee Tarpon Saves the Day by Michael Ernst | Nov 28, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesFrustrated, Chuck and I fished and fished and could not buy a bite! We fished the generators, the lake, the lock, and several other areas. We were in pursuit of the spring white bass run at Pickwick Dam. But somehow the white bass did not get the memo that I was there...
New Video. Adventures in Argentina. Part 1 of 4. by sethashworth | Nov 28, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines Team paddler Seth Ashworth is in Argentina right now competing at Freestyle Kayak World Championships. He is sharing a four part (or possibly more) video series with us about the San Juan area, traveling, life-styling and everything else...
What the World Championships means to Me! by Emily Jackson | Nov 27, 2017 | Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater As we get ready for the World Championships many people ask me Are you ready? How do you feel? Who do you think is going to be your toughest competition? I almost giggle a little bit because the Worlds is coming, ready or not, how I feel changes every...
2017 Kayak Highlight Reel by davecrerar | Nov 27, 2017 | Antix, Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, Reviews, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines
How to Keep Your Paddling Skills Fresh in the Winter Months by katelyngreen | Nov 26, 2017 | Antix, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIn Connecticut where I live, the river temperature has already dropped to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the air temperatures are hovering just above freezing. As a paddler, you can get a little depressed when the sun is going down so early, and the legitimate...
Ocean bound in the Coosa FD by Bart Swab | Nov 26, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Rigging, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingWhen I heard that JK media house was coming down to Florida for a couple of days to try out the new Jackson Kayak CoosaFD I jumped at the chance to join up and see how the FD faired in the ocean environment. When my local fishing partner, Ben Guise and I meet...
My Year in Review by Maddie Kimmel | Nov 25, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2017 has been an awesome year and my kayaking has definitely improved. This year I competed in several events including Keeners, Noctoberfest, Paddlefest, Paddle South (USA National Championships), The Corner Wave Classic and Junior Olympics at Nantahala Outdoor...
Family Fun at the Tohickan Release by Anna Bruno | Nov 24, 2017 | Antix, Family Zone, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesGrowing up in Pennsylvania meant being privy to a surprising wealth of whitewater. There are plenty of rivers within a few hours drive of my parents house ranging from grade I-V. My favorite of these is a small, grade 2-3 creek called the Tohickan, or the Toh. It is...
Nature and Human Nature by joey monteleone | Nov 23, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesI’m fond of saying you can’t beat Mother Nature or cheat Father Time. Kayaking in any form puts you eventually to the test. Wind, rain, heat, cold, current and more all are factors in padding in search of fish or fun. One look at whitewater activity gives you a view...