Antix vs Mixmaster, the Slicey Boat Dilemma by dianegaydos | Dec 16, 2018 | Antix, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterSlicey boats have made a huge comeback! First available in the 1990s, these boats are back for round 2. A few people are dusting off their old beat up boats that live under the garage, but most are searching for the newest, best designs. Why paddle a slicey boat? The...
Paddling the James River in Richmond, Va. by Adam Swett | Nov 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Internationalisation, MixMaster, Playboating, River Running, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesMoving from New England to Virginia was a challenge but we made and settled in this summer and my first paddle here was around July 10th on the lower James River in Richmond, Va. It worked out really well as a few locals showed me the lines on the river after I got...
“In-betweener” Boats by teamjk | Jun 30, 2018 | Antix, MixMaster, rivers, Video, Whitewater I am personally new to the whole “in-betweener” kayaks myself. Before I got an Antix, it was either playboat or creekboat. Id tried few here and there, but its never the same as actually having one to paddle regularly. To be honest I thought they...
MixMaster Fun on the Ocoee! by teamjk | Jun 7, 2018 | Creeking, MixMaster, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt had been about three years since I last paddled the Ocoee, and what better way to celebrate my return to the southeastern classic than in the new Jackson Kayak MixMaster. I had taken the MixMaster for a little surf at Rock Island, but had yet to catch a full,...
‘Live like Maria NOC Shootout’ by nicktroutman | Apr 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, MixMaster, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThis past weekend was the ‘Live like Maria NOC Shootout’. It was another incredible weekend at NOC and the Nantahala River. This year the event was held in memory of the late Maria Noakes, who was a mother, paddler, local hero, and friend to many people and paddlers...
How to Splat – Wheel a Kayak by Clay Wright | Apr 24, 2018 | Internationalisation, MixMaster, rivers, United States, WhitewaterWhat’s more fun than squirting into a ”Splat”? Smashing the bow down and ‘splat-wheeling’ on across it! The big advantage of having both ends of your boat wafer-thin is that you can get vertical on both sides, and with that ability comes...
NoliFest Winning by wildwildwes | Apr 23, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, MixMaster, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe 4th annual NoliFest 2018 was packed with more fun than ever before! River trip shuttles for all on the Gorge and Lower Nolichucky River, SUP racing, river attainments, SUP joisting, vendor fair, One Wheel endure race, fireworks, great bands and good food where...
MixMaster Walk Thru Video by nicktroutman | Apr 19, 2018 | Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, MixMaster, Reviews, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesCheck out the latest whitewater kayak from Jackson Kayak, the New MixMaster! Old School is the new cool, as the MixMaster takes it back, as we cartwheel, splat, and slice up the river. Check this walk-thru as Eric Jackson shows us all of the design features and...
WIN a JK MixMaster at NoliFest! by wildwildwes | Apr 11, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, MixMaster, WhitewaterThe Jackson Action Wagon is giving away brand new 2018 Jackson Kayak Mixmaster 7.5 (Bluegrass color) at NoliFest this year! Where: USA Raft – 2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, Tennessee 37650 The J.A.W. is proud to partner with USA Raft on Saturday (April 14th) at this event...
MixMaster by EJ- Part 2: Deciding between the 7.0, 7.5 and generally understanding how the boat should perform for your size in different scenarios… by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterIf you missed part 1 of this series, please read it to understand how to outfit the MixMaster for your size, with some out of the ordinary ways. All Photos are by Peter Holcombe (awesome!) If the boat is big on you: You will find it harder to get vertical, but...
EJ’s MixMaster Expose’ with Fit and Sizing Tips and video- Part 1 of 3 by ericjackson | Mar 29, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterPhotos by Peter Holcombe There is something special about the MixMaster that puts you in touch with the water at all levels. Our newest play machine provides a unique paddling experience that will improve your overall boating skills, and spice up your local run,...
The all New MixMaster… Yes, unless you are a giant, you Fit in it!! by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterEmily and I were on the Ocoee River this weekend and we had a ton of people wanting to see the MixMaster in action and try it for themselves. A Greenville, SC paddler, Wade Harrison grabbed my 7.5 demo, and Abby Holcombe tried my 7.0, while Emily...
