by Eric Jackson | Nov 10, 2012 | 2013 Karma, Creeking, Fun Runner, Hero, Heros, Villain, Villain, Whitewater, Zen
I wanted to wait until after getting off of the Green to write a review of the new Karma. I got to paddle with Nick, Dane, Clay, Zach, Kelsey, Joel, and more with the Karma, watching, talking to them, and comparing notes to what I am finding to get you this...
by Eric Jackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Fun 1, Hero, Heros, JK Family Posts, Mexico Creeks, Rockers, Villain, Villain, Villain, Villain, Whitewater, Zen
It has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking. When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine. I haven’t looked back since. Back then I was already a...
by Eric Jackson | Sep 30, 2011 | 2011 Pro Event Coverage, Creeking, Fun Tour, JK Family Posts, JK Team Posts, The Athlete, The Icon, The Jackson Family, Villain, Villain, Villain, Villain, Whitewater
Dane, Nick, Rafa and I showed up here one week ago to begin training for this event. Only Nick has competed here before and he did really well last year with an 8th place. Unlike many competitions we go to, this one is a true melting pot of disciplines racing...
by Eric Jackson | Jan 4, 2011 | Heros, Jackson Kayak, Villain, Villain, Whitewater
Dream boat! That is the new Hero. Takes care of you like having Super Man as a body guard. Today was a super fun day. Emily, Clay, Stephen, Jessica, and I ran the 12 miles of beautiful TN water. See Stephen’s Article with photos here. So what is it like? 1....
by Eric Jackson | Jan 3, 2011 | 2010 Fun, 2010 Star, 2010 star, Coosa, Creeking, Fun Tour, Hero, Ibis, Instructional Posts, Jackson Kayak, JK Team Posts, Journey, Kayaking Friends, Newsletter-WW, On The Road, Photos, Playboating, Recreational/Touring, Regal, River Running, Riviera, Rockstar, Rogue, Team JK, The Icon, The Jackson Family, Villain, Whitewater, wrap ups
When looking back at 2010, my first thought is “Wow”. It was chock full of highs, challenges, victories, failures; a roller coaster ride from start to finish. I have to start any summary off by saying that everything I do has alot of meaning to me,...