JKTV – Episode 1 – January 2012 by ericjackson | Jan 4, 2012 | Dynamic Duo, Featured Post, JK Media, JK Team Posts, JK University, Journey, Press Releases, Riviera, Rockstar, Rogue, Saltwater Fishing, Trip Reports, Video, WhitewaterJackson Kayak TV Episode 1 features the Costa de Oro trip with exciting footage from our Team JK, Indiana James and the Oranga, a GoPro review, lessons on the Back Loop and a profile of Damon Bungard! [youtube width=”600″...
Learn to Kayak in a Jackson Fun at Ottawa Kayak School! by Ryan Whetung | Apr 8, 2011 | Beginner Moves, Clinics, Instructional, JK University, WhitewaterWe use Jackson Kayaks here at OKS. We have a selection of many different Jackson Kayaks but the Fun’s work best for beginners and more. On the Ottawa River, we have the luxury of having one of the warmest, friendliest rivers on the planet. This location, combined with...
Pick Funs! – Submitted by Maddie Thies, Bend Kayak School. by colinkemp | Apr 4, 2011 | Instructional, JK University, WhitewaterWhen it comes to beginner kayak gear, most of us have terrible, embarrassing flashbacks of tattered, sun-bleached jackets, ratty old boats that were way too big (or small…) for us, and lots of purple and teal… But that was the old world of kayak instruction. Today we...
Health, Fitness & Kayaking by heatherherbeck | Mar 5, 2011 | Internationalisation, JK University, United States, WhitewaterDo you keep yourself fit & healthy to become the BEST kayaker you can be? Or, do you choose to kayak as a way to IMPROVE your health & fitness? Have you ever really thought about it? Jackson Kayak team members, Samantha Brunner Ruppelt and Heather Herbeck, are...
How To: Stay Toasty WARM in the Winter… by ericjackson | Jan 13, 2011 | Featured Post, Instructional, JK University, Recreational/Touring, the teacher, Whitewater The most common question I get in the winter when I go boating is, “aren’t you cold?”. I can deal with 100+ degree heat of the Zambezi and enjoy that, but I dont’ like getting cold. I don’t mind the cold weather, as long as i have...
Ladies- Go to Spain, do some great kayaking, and learn from Emily- Awesome trip planned! by ericjackson | Jan 3, 2011 | JK University, Whitewatercheck it out here… http://www.paddleinspain.com/spanish-kayak-immersion-by-emily-jackson-act-27.php
How to Phonix Monkey! by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | JK UniversityThe Phonix Monkey is one of the most fun tricks to do in just about any hole. It’s a move that combines the energy of a cross-bow pirouette, which accelerates all the way around and culminates in a front loop! Invented in the Kaituna Hole in New Zealand, the Phonix...
How to Wave McNasty by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | JK UniversityThe Mcnasty is a super-cool move that allows you to do a front-loop on a wave starting from a back surf! It’s always exciting to throw, because you get to drop your upstream edge, and risk a major wathunk 🙂 The Mcnasty is also one of the most bang-for-your-buck...
Dane at Rock Island on July 5, 2004 by ericjackson | Mar 8, 2010 | JK UniversityView video of Dane at Rock Island (2.7 MB, Windows Media Player 9 Required) Cable or DSL Strongly Recommended EJ
The Phoenix – Kayak Instruction Video by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | JK UniversitySometimes, being silly is the best way to be creative. The Phoenix is a perfect example of that. “Hey look, I am floating into the hole upside down.” Then that turns into, hey look, I can get my stern out of the water while upside down in the Fun. Then that turns...
How to Flatwater Loop! by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityThe flatwater loop is the single coolest-feeling flatwater trick around. When you learn to flatwater loop, you’ll be able to get your kayak in the air in any pool, eddy, lake, or just about anywhere! The only real prerequisite skill is that you can get into a...
How to Clean Cartwheel by stephenwright | Mar 8, 2010 | Intermediate Moves, JK UniversityThe Clean Cartwheel is the a fun move alone, but is also a gateway move to lead to lots of other fun tricks as well. By learning the clean cartwheel, you’ll also be learning edge control, balance, and torso rotation in a way that will eventually help you throw...
