Grand Canyon in the Antix by teamjk | Mar 14, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI recently had to joy of taking the JK Antix down the Grand Canyon on a 13 day raft support trip. Our launch date was Dec. 21 (the shortest day of the year). My first time paddling the Antix was the day we launched. I was a little worried about how the Antix...
How To: Flat Water Backloop by David Silk | Feb 22, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Clinics, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesGetting bummed about colder weather? Not looking forward to moving into a pool for the winter? Well here’s something that can keep you trying for a bit at least, even if you think you’ve got every flatwater trick in the book down- the elusive flatwater back loop! The...
Paddling in the Winter by teamjk | Jan 21, 2017 | Clinics, rivers, WhitewaterIt’s that time of year again! The dreaded winter, when the rivers are all dormant and it’s cold. Really cold. But here’s the real question; How do you keep you skills up so you don’t forget how to kayak? 1. Go to your pool sessions! Pool...
Alabama is Ready For a Great Kayak Fishing Season by Eric Atkins | Jan 17, 2017 | Coosa HD, Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, TournamentsThere is a new kayak fishing tournament and a new resource for kayak anglers in the state of Alabama. As with most of the rest of the United States, fishing from a kayak is only getting more and more popular in Alabama. With ten active kayak fishing clubs in the...
Kalama Falls by Brett Barton | Oct 9, 2014 | United States, Whitewater Kalama-bama Kalama Falls wasn’t on my radar until I’d heard about Chris Korbulic running it earlier this year. It looked like a great drop and I had just gotten back from a winter in the Mexican jungle! So many good waterfalls down there that I was...
One Hot Minute w/ Bridge Creek by Brett Barton | Jul 30, 2014 | WhitewaterBridge Creek flows south from North Cascades National Park, eventually into the north end of Lake Chelan. An underexplored gem in the middle of nowhere!! Look for flows on the Stehekin to be above 2000 for a good trip. Get on this run soon, the water will be gone...
Upper Jah by Brett Barton | Feb 3, 2014 | UncategorizedThe Upper Jalacingo is just one sick stretch in the legendary Rio Alseseca drainage. Upper Jah starts out looking kinda pathetic, especially running stuff like Big Banana or Tomata. Quick enough though the Jalacingo cleans right up and paddlers will become stoked at...
Gear to Help Get Your Kid’s on the Water by sagedonnelly | Jan 23, 2013 | Fun, Kid's Kayaks, Shooting Star, Whitewater, ZenAs a lot of you might know, our family loves the water, and we love to be on it year round! We started our daughter Sage in an old duo kayak when she was 2, and she was in a Fun 1 by the age of 5. As she progressed in the sport (learning to roll at 7 etc.) we spent A...
Flat Water Creeking/ Bay Area Paddle in California by JK Team | Jan 2, 2013 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, RogueCreeking usually involves descending very steep low-volume whitewater. But there is an alternative flat-water version that will appeal if you are not hooked on adrenalin and not looking to hurl yourself down some steep ravine. Many watersheds have quiet backwaters...
Rangitata Gorge NZ by Courtney Kerin | Dec 20, 2012 | WhitewaterRangitata Gorge is a sweet class 4-4+ run located by Mt Peel, on the east coast of the south island. Last year some of my paddling mates (Aidan Haig, Paddy Brand) and I ventured out for the day to add this one to our books. After a long drive we finally made it to the...
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...
WWGP Stage 4 Results: BOATER CROSS on the FUTA!- Chile- Video by JK Team | Dec 13, 2012 | WhitewaterResults: JK Karma takes the Lead with Dane in it! One more Race to go, and its 20 minutes long! Best of Luck to Dane to who will be facing two very consistent fast paddlers: Isaac and Eric Deguil. Isaac is an ex slalom paddler who retired from Slalom only this year,...
