Jude Franczyk

Straight out of Missoula Montana, Jude Franczyk has grown up in the kayaking scene. First stepping in a kayak at a young age he quickly found his passion for the river and the people that surround it. He has continued to push his limits, running waterfalls, big water, and adding some stout downriver freestyle wherever he finds fit. Jude blends a calculated approach, with a relentless drive for progression, stepping up to greater challenges in the safest way possible. His true love for kayaking comes from being so immersed in the river itself, being able to access the most beautiful and powerful parts of nature, only visible from a kayak; and taking each horizon line as a technical, and mental challenge.