"There a big hole on this one?"..."uh, Yep" | High Water Myrkdal

The boys didn't waste any time to get me straight into the stouts for my first day ever in Norway. We put onto the Myrkdal-selva which is one of the sickest runs, but generally done lower. Once on the water the boys made it clear it was higher than they expected, but that didn't stop us. They just gave me beta the whole way with no scouting. After the first big sequence I was definitely gripped, but I started to get more comfortable as the day went on. It was a a hell of a first day, plenty of stout holes, and nothing but good times.

[@r.p4336]

Gets flash backs to “It dont go down” “No it goe *down* down” “Nah man it dont it- AUH [...]”

[@Camaron9769]

*leans over bridge looking at literal death* "this looks sick"

[@danejacksonkayak]

😂

[@alf6832]

Where is it?

[@ustotz]

Interesting to hear Adrian Mattern's explanations, and then to see the lines from Dane Jackson's perspective - great!

[@josiatokirina1788]

Dane, you always have the best helmet cam videos. I believe it is because of your great paddling posture, which keeps your head upright and centered over your boat. It is so refreshing to watch your videos with whitewater sounds and no music.

[@danejacksonkayak]

Appreciate it!

[@heschum2449]

@@danejacksonkayak and you lick your lens like no one else ;)

[@smuir6104]

I like you edits, you include the runs but I like the way you include the talk.

[@danejacksonkayak]

🙏

[@theodoreroberts8524]

Agree, edits are cool, but seeing a bit more of the story of the day makes for a great video.

[@davet9633]

Great vids Dane. Love how you giggle on drops most of us would "pucker" on!....haha

[@walthanas]

It's really nice to hear Adrian's succinct and to the point descriptions. I remember my first run down the Green Narrows with Leland Davis giving me a very similar set of instructions. Good times! :-) I had to smile when I heard Adrian say that with everyone else they would scout the next rapid but that you were just going run it. That Myrkdal-selva sure looks like fun, especially with the crew you ran it with!

[@artturautio4292]

That "its kinda high eh" at the start tho 😅

[@navnav5338]

return of the pink boat

[@sophieelizabeth2720]

Nav Nav kayak. But yes

[@navnav5338]

@@sophieelizabeth2720 a kayak is technically a boat. And most kayakers I know call it a boat to

[@justsomeweebsmh]

Kept trying to get water out of my ears... I felt it I swear

[@hellcatjoe]

This is it. Sick video, of 3 mates running some sick whitewater. Epic 🤘

[@Jesusisthewayandtruth]

Dude, Dane. That was a sick run!! I was gripping tight watching you only take instructions and then go for the rapids. Good to see a common question you had was "is there a hole". Each time the guy responding "Yes". 🤣 But shows that your always being cautious of what's next especially on big water. Amazing amazing buddy

[@mcoppock214]

That’s an awesome run, good water level and the guide was amazing.

[@sthomas8714]

Awesome content! I'm just getting into whitewater and these videos of yours are very inspirational!

[@danejacksonkayak]

Appreciate it!

[@tittyboi77]

Pleasssseeee make more runs. And post them lol i live my dangerous kayak life through you🤣🤣

[@danejacksonkayak]

😂 will do. Got LOTS more coming. Every Monday and Friday for a while

[@Cephalopopo]

great video, thank you! Also really nice to have a few without music. I love all of you guys. your videos are so great, cause they are entertaining but in the same time even a not so epxerienced kayaker like myself, I can actually learn things from your videos. For instance, as I never ran big waves as you guys do, it is so interesting to see for me that and how you lean into those big water rollers.

[@riveringmovie5046]

I just watched the Cherry Creek post from this month before this on. Honestly, I was much more tense watching this run. There was so much water and just no stopping. Loved it.

[@RoamingQuinn]

That was AWESOME! Thanks for sharing :)

[@indamountains7953]

Absolutely Incredible

[@alexgadowski7922]

Ive been watching these all morning definitely want to get into this 🤘🤘

[@LukeDoesStuffYT]

That is gnarly

[@theodoreroberts8524]

How does Adrian remember these lines so perfectly?! I struggle to give good beta even on rivers I know really well. I recognise the features as I come to them, but couldn't describe most of the lines until I see them

[@danejacksonkayak]

It is somewhat of a skill built up over time, but an important one. It's worth taking the time to try to become good at giving beta, your friends will thank you. The most important thing of beta is not giving too much information, just keep it simple.

[@andyeighttre]

Flow State perhaps. The difference between us weekend warriors and the pros.

[@ethanhitchins9613]

You go Dano waiting at the zam for you bud that looks like a siiick river😜🔥😎

[@stephaniesmith7317]

Damn, that's some BIG WATER yo!🌊

[@AdventureDeNorthVlogs]

This is amazing am loving it

[@JamesSpeiser]

fun looking river

[@evangarcia9698]

Great level on the Myrk!!!!!!!!!!

[@danejacksonkayak]

Felt chillll after this lap haha

[@eldril1009]

running a river on beta from a good friend is such a good feeling

[@eldril1009]

and also wow big run

[@sticksstones8498]

After my experience yesterday on the Payette River. I have a lot more respect for your skills. Kudos

[@MrErikWilliams]

When are we going to get our Royal Gorge Colorado Vid? I need some Mile High love!

[@travershehnen4663]

Dane I think that I have watched every video you have ever made since your first now

[@bigwheelsturning]

I knew all the Werner's back in the day when I WW'd

[@andersfoldvik2247]

Sick to watch! Did you kayak at the sjoa?+

[@collectiveeclectic7497]

😍 I would love to do something like this. Soon; I am not experienced enough.

[@RinWin13]

meet my eye-line, Jim!!

[@plasticdadaii8225]

Was that a sedentary rock out-cropping or a very old bridge remnant at the end? Thanks for the ride!

[@Matkatamiba]

Definitely manmade

[@carterdunlop7452]

Headed to Germany with the Air Force. Any river recommendations? Comfy with IV-V and up to 50 footers

[@moritzgewehr1266]

go to rivermap.ch for a great first overview.

[@domesticterrorist483]

Great edit, and no "music" from the sender lads double + :)

[@losswanky9450]

I’m a skateboarder and I like watching your vids bro keep it up

[@danejacksonkayak]

Appreciate it!

[@michaela564]

Are you using your paddle to check your GoPro is on at 6:40 ?

[@danejacksonkayak]

Yeah I look for the red light or screen in the reflection. Its a way I can check it without having to take my helmet off.

[@michaela564]

@@danejacksonkayak sweet idea, noted for future

[@smuir6104]

@@danejacksonkayak genius!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a hard time hearing the beeps, nice life hack

[@silversurfer8810]

Seems sketch. Pretty awesome you do this.

[@florolp6704]

Awesome video man 😅 how do you keep the water from your lens? I mean my recordings are often useless because you cant see shit 😂

[@1stVARifleman]

Lick your lense a few times it keeps water from sticking. Also, in between rapids throw water on your camera. It will wash any stuck bead of water off your lense. You should do both a few times every run.

[@danejacksonkayak]

Yep what he said! Lick the lens and dunk it in the water before each clip!

[@carternb6186]

What kayak do you use

[@cmerkyurky]

What does he mean when he says there is a “hole” at the bottom? Like a place to get trapped?

[@danejacksonkayak]

Yeah a feature like the end of an ocean wave, where you can get stuck and potentially surf.

[@landonsmith4731]

How do you get into whitewater kayaking? Are there any good forums?

[@waynefatguyinakayak7408]

There's pretty much a forum for anything you can think of, but your best bet is to look up local businesses in your area that specialize in whitewater, visit them in person, and find out if they offer instruction or can point you towards someone who does. Many can outfit you with all the equipment you'll need for their classes, so you can decide if you want to make the investment to buy your own after trying out the sport.

[@wsty9417]

where is this?

[@rullestaden]

will you be coming back to Norway soon?

[@danejacksonkayak]

Sadly not this year. But I am definitely ready to get back!

[@danejacksonkayak]

@ Bummed to hear that! Hopefully it'll happen next year!

[@GorFX420]

Just wonder what the name make of your kayak

[@dennissturgill963]

He usually rows a Jackson Antix

[@brandonlee8595]

is the water cold?

[@danejacksonkayak]

It’s fairly cold but we are dressed appropriately so it’s not bad especially that time of the year.

[@gunterletsch8313]

Werner should print their name in the middle of the paddle, so you wouldn't have to hold the paddle in the camera from time to time ;-)

[@danejacksonkayak]

Haha

[@ralfbender1728]

That was not 11 o clock that was 1 o clock completly wrong dirrection but he managed to punch the hole

[@killinganime5104]

do you then spend like an hour walking back to your cars

[@liam7342]

Are adidas back in kayaking?

[@danejacksonkayak]

This video is from 2017 🤘

[@mtndewvlogs907]

I still dont know what a hole is in this context

[@danejacksonkayak]

Like the end of an ocean wave, it’s a feature that you can get stuck in, and in some cases can be very difficult to get out of.

[@kelvinalvianto347]

Edan bang gw suka mantappp

[@redlou3908]

mate i kinda got scared watching this not gonna lie

[@fredgoeskayaking337]

What has been your worst swim?

[@danejacksonkayak]

Probably below a waterfall in New Foundland in 2008.

[@fredgoeskayaking337]

@@danejacksonkayak thanks! Out of curiosity what happened?

[@danejacksonkayak]

@@fredgoeskayaking337 Just landed off line on some rocks, got ejected and then got body recirculated below the drop. Almost drowned but luckily popped up before blacking out. No fun.

[@fredgoeskayaking337]

@@danejacksonkayaknasty!

[@kylekiser8825]

Was this old? Adrian looks young, and is still wearing adidas. And Bren is rocking a 9R not a 9RII

[@tobih132]

0:01

[@danejacksonkayak]

Yep, 2017 summer. Because there isn't much water left in TN to make new content, I decided to put together some raw GoPro vids from 2017/2018. Gonna be posting them Monday and Friday for the next couple weeks.

[@kylekiser8825]

Are you going to be in TN July 11th??? Supposed to come down and pick up your old Antix.... Was wondering if there would be any opportunity to go on a run or have a park and play session with you.... Heading down from Dayton Ohio so wanted to tryn to get wet after my drive you feel me? Just let me know homie....

[@danejacksonkayak]

@@kylekiser8825 I imagine I will be here! Whether or not there will be water I am not sure. But if I am around hopefully we can at least chat! Stoked you're getting the boat!

[@kylekiser8825]

KK, I'll be doing a rain dance until then, look forward to meeting you and super stoked to give your pink slipper a new home!!!

[@unripetomato4312]

8:13. Only real ones know what that means

[@ryank2434]

whats a hole?

[@danejacksonkayak]

It’s a recirculating feature, looks like the end of a ocean wave. It can sometimes be big enough to hold you and give you a beat down, and sometimes cause you to swim out of your kayak.

[@40ozheineken]

Are they really saying "Boof"???

[@waxplaxman]

4:07

[@Keolaw1]

What does “beta” refer to? I’m just a fan, not a kayaker.

[@danejacksonkayak]

Basically information on the run or the rapids or something you need to know about the river. Someone usually gives you beta on where to go, things to look out for etc.

[@dhdvdhznhzbzshsbzhzhzbjz5217]

The spiteful oxygen family fear because felony ultrascructurally extend aside a clammy soil. internal, smelly diaphragm