A river that runs through a city? - James River Personal First Descent

[@Court_623]

Thank you for showing my city bro 💯🏙️

[@JerKayaks]

No problem :) Thanks for watching!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Wow! I used to run theJames in an open canoe before I left Richmond in 1980. As I recall, what you saw was REALLY big water in an area that is strictly kayak country at the best of times. Congratulations.

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks!! It was really really fun! And thanks so much for watching! :)

[@reneeowens4285]

My hometown. Lived near the Pony Pasture. So many people have drowned in the James! Glad all of you got through it, especially in flooded waters!!! It very dangerous!!!

[@JerKayaks]

It certainly can be dangerous, but thats why we find local professionals to take us down! Thanks for watching :)

[@Mountainrivermedia]

Nice work. This was my home river and hometown for decades. I learned to kayak on this river and even lived on an island for a summer near Pipeline. The James is a truly magical river and beautiful in its own unique way.

[@JerKayaks]

Yes! It’s an amazing river and I can’t wait to hit it again! Thanks for watching :)

[@dre4011]

you lived on Vauxhaul Island???...Sharps Island or Rookery Island???

[@MonkeyNAround]

Nothing like the magic of a new river!

[@JerKayaks]

I love it! one of the best feelings ever!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Jerry!! That hole surf practice paid off!!

[@JerKayaks]

It did! Glad I’ve been working at it!

[@agrarianriverman]

Very nice moves...now when are we going to get a River Kings version of the James/Appomattox? I want to meet the crew

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@agrarianriverman sounds fun!

[@PurelyRecreational.]

My hometown. Didn't get on the whitewater until about 4mo after this video though. C'mon back now, y'hear!

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks for watching! I love the James, will be there again a few times I’m sure!

[@troyl5929]

Awesome video man! Glad you got to experience our beautiful city. If you're close you should definitely spend an entire day and go from the upper (pony pasture) to the lower (past reedy creek and pipeline like in this video) the trees are absolutely gorgeous around now.

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks for the tips! I definitely plan to do so sometime soon! Thanks for watching :)

[@lauraphillips6512]

Isn’t it great to recognize when you realized you are skilling up?

[@JerKayaks]

Yes! Absolutely! It’s an amazing feeling! Thanks for watching :)

[@matthewcentofanti7727]

Glad you got on the jimmy definitely an underrated gem

[@JerKayaks]

I loved it! I can’t wait to go back and run more laps!

[@14943912]

Love the style of this video, great job man! Keep progressing and ripping!!

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks! :)

[@chanpak8379]

your progress is excellent^^ I'm proud of you, too. hope you're enjoying whitewater kayaking definitely~

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks! I love it!

[@paksaokayaking4234]

Awesome job! I’m fairly new at this, two years and starting my third now this spring. I love the little victories!! Even if I’m still a beater once in a while 😂😂😂

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks! We all beater from time to time haha! Let’s get out and paddle together sometime!

[@paksaokayaking4234]

@@JerKayaks some friends and I are headed out your way this fall!! Looking for someone that knows the area. I will message you on Facebook :) we’re friends on that platform!!

[@Harrison881]

Keep up the good work.

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks!

[@dre4011]

Ive been here 33yrs and 2days....I grew up on this river and know every rock and spot/island from Maidens to Rocketts Landing.....and we DO NOT call it "The 'Ol James Brown".......

[@JerKayaks]

Gotcha, I must have had someone else call it that and I assumed haha! Anyways, thanks for watching :)

[@dre4011]

@@JerKayaks I'm glad you enjoyed it brother don't be a stranger come on back and paddle anytime

[@lizthompson7952]

Nice work Jer!!

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks!

[@danenewman800]

Cool, this river looks a lot like Columbus! Great Work!

[@JerKayaks]

Thanks!

[@dougreid1951]

Fun - and a river at a nice level - what's the boat?

[@JerKayaks]

It’s an old school dagger rpm! My favorite boat haha

[@dougreid1951]

@@JerKayaks I like those - lot s of folk have had fun running all sorts of creeks in them.

[@ferociousjwalker7230]

Peak

[@lisafurr9037]

What does "window shaded" mean?

[@JerKayaks]

Getting flipped, kinda like one of those old window shades! Here’s a super old video that shows it kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fadZ6Xrr6Jpqc