Emily’s European Slalom Adventure Part 1: by Emily Jackson | Jun 5, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterI 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...
The Other Side of Dinkey Creek- CO by colinkemp | Jun 2, 2012 | WhitewaterDaniel 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 David Stefan | Jun 1, 2012 | WhitewaterHello 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 ...
Redfish on the Cuda by JK Team | May 31, 2012 | CudaWith the Cuda I’m able to get in the super skinny backwaters and stand-up and fish for the schooling redfish. I’m so far back I’m usually the only person within 2 miles
Jackson Coosa Camera Mount by Stephen Laurie | May 31, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, InstructionalHere’s a quick easy way to get a camera mounted to your Jackson kayak for those hero shots while you’re out on the water. For this install I’ve decided to use the Scotty 444 Threaded Deck Mount and Scotty 135 Camera Mount. Scotty’s 444 mount is a good choice for kayak...
Bennett Smith Join’s the Local Hero Team by Jez Blanchard by JK Fans | May 31, 2012 | Fun, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Playboating, rivers, Rockstar, Whitewater Hey Iʼm Bennett Smith! I live in Birmingham, Alabama and have been kayaking for about two years. After my first kayaking trip down the Coosa River in Wetumpka, Alabama in August of 2010 I fell in love with kayaking and it has been an extremely large part of my...
Dustin Urban Reviews: The Villain by JK Team | May 30, 2012 | WhitewaterDustin 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...
Goodyear’s Bar in the Fun Runner by colinkemp | May 29, 2012 | WhitewaterA few weekends back we got a great crew together for the weekend in Downieville. Downieville is a tiny little town that is nestled into the North Yuba river valley at the confluence of the Downie River. This place is heaven for a WW boater in the spring. You have 25+...
Surprise Wave Video by Galen Volckhausen | May 28, 2012 | Playboating, Rockstar, WhitewaterHidden away a couple miles above the put in for the New River Gorge is Surprise Wave. The rapid springs out of the flat water around it with large rollers. With the right water levels one of these rollers begins to break and creates Surprise Wave. Check it out as I...
Road tripping with “A Wet State”- in CALI by colinkemp | May 27, 2012 | WhitewaterAfter entirely too many hours at work, I decided to play hookie for two days and take a long weekend roadtrip up to Northern California and the Trinity and Scott Drainages. On our trip, we were able to get on two runs which have eluded me for much too long, the North...
Paddling – Italian Style – part 2 by Jessie Stone | May 26, 2012 | WhitewaterJuerg and Lars decided to sample the local beers before dinner and celebrate a very fun day of paddling. Once we made it to dinner, Lars (Lars’s family makes wine in Switzerland so he knows a lot about wine) picked out a delicious wine for our dinner – also not very...
CKS Paddle Fest- Come on Out! BV- CO by Emily Jackson | May 25, 2012 | Events, WhitewaterThis weekend has a lot to offer if you are anywhere near the great state of Colorado! Today is the first day of the CKS Fest at Colorado Kayak Supply. From on water clinics, to fantastic discounts and deals. This is an event you don’t want to miss. Jackson Kayak has...