JKK Supernova Sea Kayak Added to My Paddling Fleet

Soldier Cove of the Horsetooth Reservoir
Soldier Cove of the Horsetooth Reservoir (Pentax Optio W30 camera)

After a couple of weeks of test paddling on Beaver Pond and Horsetooth Reservoir including some windy winter condition JKK Supernova kayak was added to my paddling fleet.

First thing I had to do was to customize a cockpit. A narrow hanging seat was removed and seat hangers trimmed off from the cockpit coaming. Then, the Guerney’s bumfortable foam seat was permanently installed. The same operation I performed on my Thunderbolt kayak years ago. I still may need to work to wedge that seat to a better angle. And, I have some other customizations in my mind.

Supernova is a strong candidate for the next year Missouri River 340 race with a goal to finish self supported below 50 hours. Well, I am still not sure if I really want to paddle that long race in a kayak, but paddling Sea Wind canoe again will be just too easy. I have the entire winter and many trips on the South Platte River to figure that out.

JKK Supernova kayak with bumfortable seat

JKK Supernova kayak with the Guerney’s bumfortable seat installed (Pentax Optio W30 camera)

paddling Horsetooth Reservoir
Paddling the Horsetooth Reservoir (GoPro HD Hero camera)

boat ramp at Satanka Cove
Climbing from a boat ramp at the Satanka Cove to a parking lot (GoPro HD Hero camera)


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3 thoughts on “JKK Supernova Sea Kayak Added to My Paddling Fleet”

  1. Like the blog alot, I find you gloves look interesting can you tell us about them. Are the good for distance/cold protection.

    Keep up the good work!!

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