Little Shredder Tim from Germany talks about Hurley Classic by JK Little Shredders | Apr 7, 2019 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, UK, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHurley Classics – H30 Legendary competition on the Thames in London The competition season started this year with a highlight. On 16 and 17 March 2019 the legendary Hurley Classics took place on the Thames in London. This competition is popular and well-known...
My New Boat by JK Little Shredders | Feb 17, 2019 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Australia, Family Zone, Internationalisation, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesLittle shredders journal entry #1 In Australia, the season has just started, and I had just outgrown out of my shooting star which was a bit annoying because It was a new boat to me and I only had it for half a season. I asked my coaches for what I should do but all...
How to Pick Between a Bigger or Smaller Freestyle Kayak by teamjk | Dec 9, 2018 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesEver 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...
GoPro Mountain Games 2018 by teamjk | Dec 1, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis 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...
Younguns Freestyle series by teamjk | Oct 29, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe 2018 Younguns Freestyle has finished now and it has been amazing. This is a really great series of competitions for youth paddlers (18 and under) where the focus is on having fun more than the results (that doesn’t mean that it isn’t competitive). There is always...
How to bring food on the river with Samantha!! by Jacob Walker | Sep 5, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, rivers, Video, WhitewaterSamantha, my little sister, and I got to talking about how she likes to bring food on the river. We decided to make a short video of how she packs her snacks! I love Jackson kayak because they are the only company that really promotes kids kayaking. My little sisters...
Shooting star to XS Rockstar by JK Little Shredders | May 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Shooting Star, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI have had a shooting star for over 4 years, but it is starting to feel a bit small. Recently I received my XS Rockstar and it is amazing. I have got a lot more legroom than I did my shooting star and It is really comfy. I first used it at my local white water centre,...
Tips for if (when?) your kid becomes a better kayaker than you… by Vincent Family | Apr 4, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, rivers, WhitewaterProgression in kayaking is an amazing, terrifying and rewarding activity. It’s HARD and yet oh so worth it… Last fall there was a role swap in our family. I went from 2nd best, and the one looking out for the kid, to comfortably in 3rd place with the 14 year old kid...
Trust is a Whitewater Kayaking Skill by teamjk | Jan 18, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesTrusting yourself and others is a difficult thing to do at times, but it can certainly have a big effect on the way you think about a rapid. As many paddlers can relate to, fear is a difficult feeling to overcome at some times. People find themselves held back despite...
Challenges by Maddie Kimmel | Dec 22, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhether I am in school or on the water, I am always thinking: How can I challenge myself? It could be as simple as catching an eddy or trying a new line. It could also be more complex like learning a new combo in a hole or running a rapid with consequences. Challenges...
Happy Holidays from the Little Shredder Crew by JK Little Shredders | Dec 15, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s been a big year for a lot of the team, from making waves at the worlds to charging rivers and finding new waterfall to hit. The kids that are part of the little shredder team are firing it up and you should keep an eye out for them. Here is a short but fun ‘best...
Having a Blast on M-Wave With the KelloggShow by kelloggfamily | Dec 11, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWe finally went to the wild and crazy M-Wave in Montrose, Colorado. I say finally because we live in Colorado and M-Wave is a BIG deal in Colorado. A big deal, mostly because there are so many rumors floating around about it, but I’ll get into those later. So,...
