Africa- Uganda Wave Surfing Trip

by ericjackson | Mar 17, 2014 | JK Team Posts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

  The new Rock Star was well tested in holes, winning the World Championships for men and women in 2013 and just about every other freestyle event as well this season.    However, we had not been able to play it for any extended period of time on epic waves.   ...

My First Trip to China- Kayaking the Nu River- Chenggang, China- Yunnan Province…

by ericjackson | Feb 16, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, River Running, Team JK, the athlete, the teacher, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater

I have paddled in many places around the world, but China was still virgin territory for me.   It is far away, and without a guide of some sort, getting around in Rural China is not easy as the language barrier is incredible.    Reading signs is impossible, and...

Here is the Edit You have been waiting for- Nick’s Full Mexico Karma Creeking edit…

by ericjackson | Jan 30, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trip Reports, Video, Video, Whitewater

This is a special video with angles and shots rarely seen in kayaking.    I brought my DJI- Phantom Quadcopter, 6 batteries,  GoPro Hero 3+ cameras, one Levitar GoPro elevated mount to capture these shots.   We did a ton of epic creek boating in Veracruz, as well as a...

Check out my short video edit from Mexico

by ericjackson | Jan 17, 2014 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Whitewater

On the plane ride home from Mexico, I put this edit together of our Mexico trip in the Jackson Karma using GoPro Studio.      We took my Phantom Quad on the trip and got some epic shots, of which I am not putting all of them here, but you’ll get a taste of it!  ...

Good Karma in Mexico

by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, JK Team Posts, the athlete, Trips, Whitewater

Veracruz, Mexico is home to rugged mountains, jungle, wonderful people, and epic whitewater.     In 2006 a first descent Expedition lead by Ben Stookeberry, with Rafa Ortiz, Nick Troutman, Phil Boyer, Eric Seymore, Darin Mcquoid,  Heather Herbeck, and I opened up the...

Good Karma- Can’t Live Without It!

by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2013 | Creeking, Whitewater

I didn’t realize how much of a difference the Karma was going to make in my river running and creek-boating experience.     Paddling this boat has been such a joy.    I am affectionately calling it the “Good Karma” now, as it feels just like that.  ...

Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ

by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, Whitewater

Out of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story;  for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best.    The moment I give...

Balance- Fulfillment- Hardship-Fun- Success- Challenge- EJ’s Thoughts Today…

by ericjackson | Feb 4, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Whitewater

Life as a human being is and can be difficult for anyone.   Emotions and our desire for things greater than a comfortable survival with enough food, water, and warmth to get by make living up to our expectations mentally and physically difficult.   Our quest for love...

Laps on the Falls and Sieve City in the Karma

by Dane Jackson | Feb 3, 2013 | Whitewater

For the last 2 weeks that i have been home paddling around in the karma, i have gotten it on suck creek a few times, bear creek a few times as well. But rock island has been spilling every day since i have been home, and all the in between days i have gotten on the...

2013 Whitewater Kayaking Competition Season is underway- Mexico Creek Racing- Alseseca Race- Veracruz- Karma report

by ericjackson | Jan 19, 2013 | Creeking, the athlete, Whitewater

It is winter time in the Northern Hemisphere, but here in Veracruz we are so far south that winter is like a mild summer day in TN.   Highs in the 80’s, lows in the 60’s- a mix of sun and clouds most days.    However this is like a cloud forest area and the fog  comes...

Check out Nick’s video that Casio Protrek Watches put on their website….

by ericjackson | Dec 8, 2012 | Whitewater

It is awesome to see when a major brand, like Casio, understands the value of reaching out to outdoor enthusiasts of the world through kayaking!   Here is Nick’s Team page for Casio ProTrek Watch with a great video in it.. Fun stuff, 🙂...

Good Karma- EJ Reviews Our Newest Creek Boat Ever!

by ericjackson | Nov 10, 2012 | Creeking, Hero, Whitewater, Zen

I wanted to wait until after getting off of the Green to write a review of the new Karma.     I got to paddle with Nick, Dane, Clay, Zach, Kelsey, Joel, and more with the Karma, watching, talking to them, and comparing notes to what I am finding to get you this...