Creeking in a Play Boat

by Riley Frank | Dec 11, 2018 | Creeking, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

By now every one knows how well the Antix does at creek boating. What isn’t as well known is how comfortable the new RockStar 4.0 is in a creeking environment. During this year’s installment of Bailey fest, I took my 4.0 down to try to add a bit more spice to the...

Antix in the Canyon

by teamjk | Dec 10, 2018 | Antix, Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

  The rain has finally settled in to Alabama, and the creeks and canyons have started to run. I have been way behind the times, and just recently bought a medium Antix for winter creeking and playing. Beyond stoked to finally have this boat and to learn more...

How to Pick Between a Bigger or Smaller Freestyle Kayak

by teamjk | Dec 9, 2018 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Ever been stuck deciding between a bigger freestyle kayak or a smaller one? Well here is my advice. I am currently 115lbs (about 52 kg) and I paddle both the XS and Small Rockstar. For me, there are definitely pros and cons to both. Smaller Boat Pros: I love my XS...

5 Tips to Stay Ultramodern on Waves

by David Silk | Dec 8, 2018 | Internationalisation, Playboating, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Lots of people love surfing. Some of them love throwing tricks. But it’s a small and refined group which devotes their time and energy into looking constantly posh and stylish in all aspects of being on a wave. Here I will give five definitive steps to help transition...

A Summer On Wheels

by teamjk | Dec 6, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Ever since I started kayaking it has been my dream to take off to chase whitewater. This summer that dream came true. I got my license on June 5th, and with my kayak mobile all loaded and ready, I set out the morning of June 6th. First stop was Vail for the GoPro...

My New Bucket List

by Hilde Schweitzer | Dec 4, 2018 | Antix, Internationalisation, River Running, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

OK, let’s face it.  I am never going to do that one Class 5 river that’s been on my bucket list since I started kayaking.  Probably never going to get that massive clean air loop or do some trick that most people can’t pronounce, not going to go on any...

GoPro Mountain Games 2018

by teamjk | Dec 1, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

This year at the GoPro Mountain Games I got to compete against some of the worlds best freestyle kayakers. I like this competition because it is not divided into classes, all the women compete against each other regardless of their age. This gave me a chance to see...

New movie from Plattling

by Zosia Tula | Nov 29, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Finland, Internationalisation, Playboating, Poland, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

That’s my new edit from Plattling. Isarwelle is one of the best places in Europe to learn and train freestyle kayaking moves. Always when me and Tomasz are going to West Europe to compete in kayak events in France or Spain Plattling is always on our road map....

JK Factory Sale in PA?

by colinkemp | Nov 28, 2018 | Events, Featured Post, Fishing, Whitewater

If you happen to live anywhere close to the Pocono Mountains, Lehigh Valley, or generally the East side of PA you should have this event on your radar. JK factory staff and team will be on site to hang out, chat, and help educate folks on both WW and Fishing kayaks....

Oceana is there a right or wrong way

by teamjk | Nov 25, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Left of the rooster tail, right of the rooster tail or directly over the rooster tail. Is there a right or wrong way to (plan) on running Oceana? I seen all of the above this weekend and they all work. I think edge control is the difference between a clean run and...

How to rescue an unconscious kayaker

by sethashworth | Nov 24, 2018 | Instructional, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

An essential rescue skill, laid out by team paddler Seth...

Happy Birthday on the Nile

by Jessie Stone | Nov 23, 2018 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Last year’s birthday in Argentina was hard to top but this year’s celebration went on the entire week that Emily, EJ, Dane, Clay and Andi were in Uganda. EJ, Clay and I had first come to paddle the Nile together in 2003. It was an eye opening experience in so many...