2017 River kayaking journal from Norway

by capucinethomaslepine | Apr 16, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, Internationalisation, Norway, River Running, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

In 2017, I did a lot of whitewater paddling. I was on the water more than 150 days and took part in 15 races, winning some, learning from mistakes from others but each one exciting. I never try to get a record number of days on the water. It is natural consequence of...

First Impressions of the Jackson Antix (L) C-1

by sethchapelle | Apr 14, 2018 | Antix, C1 Outfitting, Playboating, Reviews, River Running, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

I recently picked up a beautiful Jackson Antix (Large) in the new color of “Bluegrass” which is a very aesthetic green/blue combo. This is a boat I was very excited to paddle. I picked the Antix up when I was in NC around the Green Race. The first day in the boat I...

Kayak Camping gear review – The Big Agnes Gunn Creek 30

by Drew Ross | Apr 2, 2018 | Fishing, Video

One of the first things I removed when I switched from car camping to kayak camping was my tent. Now I only use the tent for adverse weather. I prefer a hammock because I sleep better, it doesn’t require the foot print of a tent and packs easier in a kayak....

Photo Session – Brand New Coosa FD (Arctic)

by Scott Myers | Mar 11, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Reviews

I recently took delivery on my new Coosa FD, and as soon as I got the wrapping off and checked out the Arctic color, I had this shoot in mind, which I wanted to get accomplished before I got the kayak nice and dirty and scratched up. As a photographer by trade, I...

Taking a breath to write it all down.

by Jezz | Feb 11, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, C1 Outfitting, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Media, New Zealand, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

So this year was once again packed full of fun and adventures. A worlds year, a bunch of new firsts and everything in between.    Worlds So this year since having recently been appointed on the ICF Freestyle Committee, I have seen the hard work and...

Jerry’s New Cuda HD Fishing Kayak

by teamjk | Feb 4, 2018 | Cuda HD, Fishing, Uncategorized, Video

Jerry’s first weekend with his new Cuda HD Fishing Kayak . Looks like he is going to enjoy it very much so, Lets’s have a quick look at it, https://youtu.be/U0iF_UW8eic – Ivan Hamilton 

Year End 2017

by sagedonnelly | Feb 3, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Reviews, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater

This past year has been dizzily busy and hectic, but it has been one of the most fun years to date! I started off in New Zealand and Australia for slalom training and a couple races, where I took first in K1 Jr. Women’s at Oceana Championships. I then flew home after...

Love at 1st Sight

by teamjk | Feb 1, 2018 | Fishing, Liska, Reviews

The Liska is something that I have personally been looking forward to since the unveiling of our prototype last summer. I find myself taking people who are new to kayaking out a lot every year, and this kayaks dimensions caught my eye right away. The 12’-1” length is...

Epic Year-End Review, 2017

by teamjk | Jan 29, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

First, I want to begin this entry with a HUGE, THANK YOU to my family, Jackson Kayak, and my paddling family FOR AN OUTSTANDING 2017. What an epic first competition-year as a freestyle, whitewater kayaker. I’ve spent close to 250+ days paddling whitewater in 2017;...

2017 recap

by JK Little Shredders | Jan 28, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

2017 has personally been one of my best years yet. I have progressed in freestyle and white water kayaking a huge amount. The year started off for me in Wadi Adventure in Dubai. Great to have warm water in the winter. While I was there I progressed in my paddling a...

My Jackson Cuda LT

by teamjk | Jan 17, 2018 | Cuda LT, Fishing

Still loving it, I picked my Jackson Cuda LT up back in 2015 and have never looked back, Well only to see who’s behind me. When I first seen the Jackson Cuda LT the shine of the light weight thermoform really caught my eye, Coming in at 57lbs 64lbs with the seat...

Year in Review

by Hannah Ray | Jan 14, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Reviews, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

2017 was another great year! • I paddled my home spot, Charles City Whitewater, as much as I could (40 times to be exact). Photo: Charles City Whitewater. PC: Marty Colbert • I started trying to figure out Blunts and McNastys, along ways to go here yet, but I’m...