The antix 2.0 is no doubt one of the hottest boats in the Jackson Kayak lineup and I often get asked to borrow either my medium or small. A Long Creek, South Carolina local, Alma Alberghini, AKA “Scooter” took my medium out a number of times to the Tallulah River and the Chattooga River (Class […]
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Small Zen 3.0 Review – Jackson Kayak
After paddling this boat for just a couple of months here are my initial thoughts from a 115 lb 5’3” female paddler. Stays high and dry Paddles unlike any other Jackson Kayak I have paddled, not only does the bow stay up but it wants to float you above the water where you sit in […]
First Impression: Pyranha Machno
Pyranha Machno (photo by Nikki Malatin) In the interest of full disclosure, I am a proud member of Team Pyranha and tend to favor their offerings. On the other hand, I am guilty of loving the Pyranha 9R a little too much and this love has made it hard to consider another boat. When it […]
Private Investigation: The Flying Squirrel vs. The 9R
Amy and I are considering purchasing a new kayaks and were curious about two new boats: the Liquid Logic Flying Squirrel and the Pyranha 9R. Both boats are sub-nine foot boats designed to go fast. I was especially intrigued by the looks of the 9R, and Amy was excited by the buzz about the Flying Squirrel. […]
Carnifex Cottages Cabin Review
Quick post gauley review: A group of 8 all chipped in this weekend to avoid the drunken kayakers and actually try to get some sleep on a cabin that is part of the Carnifex Cottages in West By God Virginia. While $195/night is a bit steep (in my opinion), plus taxes, splitting this 8 ways […]
Product Review: Astral Brewers
I truly loved my 5-10 Savant boating shoes. The soles had such wonderful grip that you could leap from rock to rock with no fear. They were comfortable, you could run a several miles in them, and they stayed on. Unfortunately, they are no longer available. Today, I gave a potential replacement for the Savants, […]
