Jackson Coosa HD and Cuda HD Comparison by Chris Funk | Aug 19, 2017 | Coosa HD, Cuda HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Reviews, United States, VideoLooking at the Jackson Coosa HD and Cuda HD side by side. A little long and I am sorry for that but there is a lot to talk about with these kayaks. Hope this helps a...
A “Paddle Packed” interview with Andrew Stern, Branches, LLC Marketing Specialist. by Bill Schultz | Aug 18, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, ReviewsBill Schultz, Jackson Kayak, Bending Branches/Aqua-Bound National Pro Staffer, had a chance to discuss several interesting questions with Andrew Stern, Marketing Supervisor, Branches LLC, parent company for Bending Branches and Aqua-Bound Paddles. I have known...
Jackson Coosa HD and Mayfly Comparison by Chris Funk | Aug 17, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, Mayfly, Reviews, United States, VideoA side by side comparison of the Jackson kayak Coosa HD and Mayfly. The video is longer than I normally put out but there is a lot to show between these 2 models. Hopefully this can help some folks on their...
Antix from a Class III Point-of-View by kylethomas | Aug 17, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Media, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFor the past six months, I have been paddling Jackson Kayak’s Antix in the southeast and recently the Pacific Northwest. I learned to paddle on rivers like the Chattooga and Ocoee, and as I progress in the sport, I continue to have a lot of fun on class III rivers....
Finding meaning in kayaking by sethdow | Aug 15, 2017 | Creeking, Karma, Nirvana, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines// August 15, 2017 Finding meaning in kayaking The reasons why we kayak shift over time. I have met and talked to many people who have “retired” from kayaking, people for whom kayaking has lost meaning. I have also been known to threaten retirement, basically every...
Ultra Ultra Light Fishing by Michael Ernst | Aug 14, 2017 | Cuda, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, Rigging, United StatesCrappie and other panfish fishing can be much overlooked as we get more experienced and pursue bass, striper, walleye, etc. But let me tell you, there isn’t much more fun than catching a pile of crappie or bluegill on a super ultralight rig. Growing up when I heard...
Visualizing Your Ride by bryceaaron | Aug 14, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Events, Instructional, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesCompetitions are something that almost every kayaker does, be it a hometown throwdown or Worlds! Competitions may make some people nervous but what I’ve found most helpful is to visualize your ride and seeing you do it in your head! Visualizing your ride can...
Small Water Surprises by joey monteleone | Aug 13, 2017 | Big Rig, Coosa HD, Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesOne of the major advantages of kayaking is the minimum amount of water it takes to maximize your fun. Spots that are not readily accessible for larger water craft are, for physical limitations off limits to big water boats. Untouched, little fishing pressure these...
Caucasus Mountains by dianegaydos | Aug 13, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Karma, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhy are you spending two weeks in Georgia? This was a common and recurring question leading up to our most recent trip. Living in Tennessee, most people understandably associate Georgia with the bordering state directly south. Patiently we would explain that our trip...
Back to school by Chris Funk | Aug 12, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, Kilroy DT, United StatesThis week, social media has been flooded with “back to school” pictures and parents wishing the best for their kids. It has been nice seeing all the pictures with them lined up and ready to start the new year. My bride and I have been out of the back to school crowd...
KelloggShow Kids Heading to Argentina for the USA Freestyle Kayaking World Championships by kelloggfamily | Aug 12, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2017. My first opportunity to try to make the US Freestyle Kayaking Team. It had been on my mind all winter. Living in Colorado is not the best place for kayak training in the winter, but my brother, Kenny and I maintained our fitness by snowboarding and lifting...
The Lefty Day by Rafael Ortiz | Aug 11, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Mexico, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI was right above this scary big rapid last month and was trying to get out. The water was surging and pushing me violently onto the rocks on my left side. There was no room to turn around- I would probably get swept into the rapid if I tried. And something in my mind...
