Jackson Kayak Cruise Review by Brooks Beatty | Jan 4, 2013 | Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, WhitewaterCruise Review. If I could choose any place in the United States to give a brand new kayak a test run, the Florida Keys, without question would be one of my top choices. It’s hard to beat the warm sun, insanely clear water, unbelievable fishing, gorgeous surroundings,...
The Karma: A Best Buy Boat for Baby Boomers and Beginners? by JK Team | Jan 1, 2013 | WhitewaterIn a word, yes. Not pulling punches here. This review may not be for you if you’re an experienced WW paddler. It’s for beginners, older folks about to retire, and even older folks looking to enjoy the health benefits and joys of kayaking. I’ll bet a case of Fat Tire...
Jessica’s 2012 – Surviving the Apocalypse by Jessica Yurtinus | Dec 30, 2012 | Whitewater“What. . . you’re taking more time off?” I am pretty sure I heard the above sentence from just about everyone this year. Patients, family, boss, bosses boss, friends, strangers, and I think the fat homeless guy down the street. Apparently I took a lot of time off. So....
Dane’s Karma Review with Action Video from Chile! by Dane Jackson | Dec 28, 2012 | WhitewaterAfter a month of paddling in Chile on various types of runs, I have been shown just how amazing the Karma really is. It has much more initial speed than I had anticipated. Even with its speed, it’s super easy to control and very predictable. Without extreme...
The Kellogg Family – 2012 Year in Review by kelloggfamily | Dec 27, 2012 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterWhat an amazing year 2012 has been! In May, we bought a 36 ft RV and went on the road with our family of 14. We traveled through 20 states and kayaked dozens of rivers. Six family members competed in freestyle kayaking competitions throughout the U.S and our 12th...
2013 Star on the Ottawa River: Big Water River Running Review by Emily Jackson | Dec 26, 2012 | Whitewater The past few weeks have been filled with family fun activities and getting ready for the holidays. We trekked up to Canada to spend the beginning of December with Nicks family in celebration of Christmas. We ended up bringing our kayaking gear knowing that both...
A quick surf with the All-star 2013 and I was hooked! by Patrick Levesque | Dec 24, 2012 | Allstars, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater(Version francaise disponible à: www.patricklevesque.info) If you have paddle the old All-Star and the Rockstar, one think you probably realize is they get the work done. No reason why they have been winning rodeo since their inception. After paddling the two for a...
My Year in a Jackson Kayak! Cali, Japan and More! by JK Team | Dec 18, 2012 | WhitewaterI started paddling Jackson Kayaks this past April, and had an amazing season. My first day in the Villain, I went down Weber Creek at high water. Perhaps not the best choice for the first day in a new boat, but after a minor hick-up and adjustment, the boat and I were...
New Jackson Kayak Outfitting Review by Joe Keck | Dec 17, 2012 | WhitewaterI just received my brand spankin’ slick new Karma Large. There are lots of great reviews discussing the amazing stability and speed, but I wanted to mention the new outfitting. For comparison, I have my old Villain. Of note, both the Karmas and new Villains come...
JK Karma M Review by Tommy Clapp by wildwildwes | Dec 12, 2012 | Featured Post, Reviews, Whitewater On November 2nd I traveled up to Elizabethton TN to connect with Jeremy Gass and Wesley Bradley in preparation for the Green Race. This was the first time I was able to look at a Karma up close. Laying it side by side I could see some difference right away in...
Zen 75 Review by JK Fans! by JK Fans | Dec 1, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenZen 75 Update: Bringing mind and body together with comfort, convenience, and speed Now that I’ve put lots of time on my Zen 75, here’s what I’ve learned since the above review. It’s addressed particularly to beginners and oldsters. In short, this is one versatile...
The Karma meets Cali by colinkemp | Nov 28, 2012 | WhitewaterAnyone who knows me knows that I love my Villain and that I am hard to impress and change my habits when it comes to a creek boat. I tend to prefer displacement hull creek boat for their predictability, rock friendliness, and quickness edge to edge. I also feel that a...
