Hell Hasn’t Iced Over Yet – A winter kayaking article

by Micah Kneidl | Feb 7, 2014 | Uncategorized

The following was published in the Boise Weekly last week and can be viewed at http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/hell-hasnt-iced-over-yet/Content?oid=3042937 “Hell Hasn’t Iced Over Yet – Kayaking Idaho’s Dangerous Waters In Winter...

Jackson Kayak Zen Review

by Ben Morton | Feb 6, 2014 | 2015 Zen, Whitewater

Jackson Kayak’s Zen As a full time kayak instructor/guide I spend roughly 250 or more days a year in a kayak. When I look for a kayak to spend that kind of time in I’m looking for characteristics like safety, comfort/adjustability, space, and a kayak that’s fun to...

Mike Dawson Wins Australian Open

by JK Team | Feb 6, 2014 | Whitewater

Jackson Kayak team member Mike Dawson headed to Penrith Whitewater stadium to kick start the International Slalom season with a win in the Australian Open.  He picked the perfect time to shine over the weekend, picking up one of the most important slalom wins of his...

Swing Weight

by Darin McQuoid | Feb 5, 2014 | Whitewater

There are a lot of guides available that detail packing for an overnight adventure, yet few touch on a paramount principle; swing weight. Swing weight is a slang term for moment of inertia around a predetermined axis. Moment of inertia is the resistance of an object...

Never underestimate the power of your local playspot! :-)

by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 4, 2014 | Whitewater

We all have those little local waves and holes that we tend to take for granted. Only a lucky few are fortunate enough to have a world class playspots accessible for after work sessions. Most of us work during the week and have to save the good spots for the weekends,...

Rescue For River Runners: Putting Rescue Skills to Use on Water

by Mike McKay | Feb 3, 2014 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater

Wrapping up this excellent series, swiftwater rescue expert Jim Coffey shows how the skills covered in the previous videos can be put to use on a typical day on the river with a mixed group of kayakers. One of the less skilled paddlers has to swim, and both he and his...

Mexico 2014

by heatherherbeck | Feb 1, 2014 | Whitewater

I’m sure by this time, you have all read at least one post about the Alseseca race in Veracruz, Mexico. And, if you haven’t already bought your ticket for next year, I know you are all considering it! So, if you’re interested in reading more about...

Lake Tahoe Surf Session

by Jessica Yurtinus | Jan 31, 2014 | Whitewater

It has been 60 degrees and sunny in Reno the past couple weeks. I even caught myself in shorts and t-shirt having a little picnic in the park. Life has been pretty good in the land of sunshine and unicorns. The only HUGE problem – IT’S JANUARY!!! We should...

Excited for joining the JK Team!- Mikel Sarasola

by JK Team | Jan 30, 2014 | Whitewater

I am excited to announce that I am joining the JK team! It is a pleasure to be part of such an awesome brand. This company has been pushing our sport to the limits since it was born, with a great family developing new amazing products like no other company has ever...

2014 CincyPaddlers Winter Party

by Scott Blase | Jan 29, 2014 | Events

We had our annual winter party last Friday with a great turn out as usual. I wanted post a quick write up and give a big thanks to Lorraine and Jackson Kayak for hooking us up with some awesome door prizes! We had hats, t-shirts, flashlights and rain gage all from...

Short Creek With Family

by kelloggfamily | Jan 26, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater

We are renowned for bringing the rain everywhere. We could cure droughts in the driest of places. And sure enough last week we brought the storms to Alabama. When we arrived, the rivers were too low and then the next day they were gushing. And you know what that...

Why I Love Rainy Days

by Hunt Jennings | Jan 25, 2014 | Whitewater

  Kayaking can teach you much more than just how to get down a river. Keeping your mind open to new lines and opportunities is always good! Most people hate rainy days, but we all know how much fun they can bring! Check out some lines on local Chattanooga runs!...