Shoshone NYD 2017- A New Year of Paddling in Colorado

by Holcombe Family | Jan 5, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Internationalisation, River Running, rivers, United States, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

There is a really amazing tradition in Colorado. Every New Years Day a gathering of the most passionate paddlers in the rocky mountain region converge on the Shoshone section of the Colorado River. This section has the most consistent flows of un-frozen whitewater in...

The battle for simplicity and the art of river fishing without and anchor

by Chris Ritchie | Jan 4, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, rivers

We all got into kayak fishing for different reasons. For me, it was a combination of price and simplicity that made me really look into it. I like simple, easy, just throw your gear in and go. With that being said, a persons boat get can become quite extensive. With...

Local Kayaking Down a 150 Yard Slide!

by Bennett Smith | Jan 4, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Where could you kayak in the middle of January without a drytop?! Alabama that is! While visiting my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama for the holidays, we had a flash flood! I am lucky enough to have an awesome run less than 20 minutes from my house called “Capps...

A Chilly New Year Day Paddle with a 9 Year Old Kayaker!

by kelloggfamily | Jan 3, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Every year since I was really little, my family has paddled the Shoshone section of the Colorado River on New Years Day.  Last year was my sister,Maddy’s, first trip down when she was 10 and this year I got to do it at 9. Everyone said I was the youngest paddler...

Flippin’ From A Kayak

by Josh Duke | Jan 3, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Instructional

Based on what part of the country you fish in, flippin’ might be something you do all the time or not at all. Living in Florida there are certain times of the year I only bring flipping sticks with me on the kayak. Flipping can be a somewhat of a difficult technique...

Sightfishing redfish in Southeast Louisiana from the Cuda HD (with Video)

by Drew Ross | Jan 2, 2017 | Cuda HD, Fishing, Video

Last month, an invitation to film the new JK Cuda HD down in Southeast Louisiana was extended to the JK team. No chance I was going to miss out. I cleared my, let’s call it less than full, schedule and set the dates aside for some kayak fly fishing. I’ve never...

How much can you pack into one year with a broken wing?

by Jezz | Jan 1, 2017 | 2015 Zen, 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, JK Little Shredders, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

How much can you pack into one year with a broken wing? So this year saw me have a whole lot of firsts, the biggest of which was getting married to my best friend Claire. We decided that a normal wedding was never going to do, so with a spur of the moment decision we...

Kellogg’s Spreading the Kayaking Love – w/video!!

by kelloggfamily | Oct 30, 2014 | Whitewater

What was the first river that you ever paddled? For the Goldings it was the Class II section of the James River! It was awesome … we emptied our trailor and had 15 Jackson Kayaks and 3 SUP’s on the river! We took them 2.5 miles down the river for their first...

How to GoPro kayaking better Part I

by Rafael Ortiz | Oct 29, 2014 | Instructional, Whitewater

With the evolution of GoPro cameras, we’ve been able to document our adventures better. And through this 3 part tutorial, I want to pass along my tricks to help you get the best shots. Enjoy. Types of mounts Head The most basic and the best for capturing POV (point of...

George Mauger Wins at Gauley Fest w/ Jackson Kayak

by wildwildwes | Oct 26, 2014 | Dynamic Duo, Whitewater

George was one of the 3 lucky winners that got their # pulled by EJ at Gauley Fest this year for the JK boat of choice! I had the pleasure to deliver a Jackson Kayak Dynamic Duo to George and family yesterday afternoon. He choose this boat to get his boys out on the...

First Impression of the Karma and racing for Team Jackson

by isaaclevinson | Oct 23, 2014 | Whitewater

I just got back from one of my favorite events on the extreme race circuit. The Adidas Sickline which is held on the Wellebruka River in Otztal, Austria! I made the switch to the Karma just before heading over for the race and have to say the transition was very easy....

Kayak festivals in the southeast

by dianegaydos | Oct 22, 2014 | Whitewater

Let me start off by saying I’m from California and recently moved to Knoxville, TN. I had always heard that the Southeast had more kayakers and bigger events, but I never really believed what a huge difference it would be! We have our fair share of events and...