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June 20, 2005

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Hi mate jez here. Thought you would like this for your
website.

Our camp, NC, recently received our
boats and this caused quite a stir. All the campers wanted to try out
the new boats but not as much as the paddling staff. With that shiny new
plastic smell looming and a lake just waiting for their fist touch of
water, the paddling staff took the All Star for a test. We have been boating
in Space Cadets, EZ, and Attacks but as soon as we got in that All Star
the entire paddling staff was converted. It was like the light went on
for the first time ever, weighs next to nothing, comfortable, easy to
use and light all in one package. We "tested" the All Star out
for a while throwing ends better than ever but thought that we should
finally get the campers into these boats too.

The Bracing and Rolling DVD has become a huge part
of our program here. Campers find it very easy to follow and learn from.
Kids who have never been in a boat before now have the skills to adequately
brace, in fact just the other day a kid watched your DVD and with some
assistance from the paddling staff got in a boat and nailed his roll on
the same day.

Here’s what Daniel, one of our paddling staff had to
say about the All Star. "Although I am not an avid playboater and
have not paddled a wide variety of playboats, I thoroughly enjoy paddling
the All Star and am much more comfortable throwing ends in it than in
most other boats I’ve paddled. I was surprised at how fast it is; most
small playboats seem much slower. Weight and volume distribution are wonderful."

With all the rain that has hit the South East, we took
these boats for their first run and hit up a section of Rock Creek NC,
a tributary to the Green that flows only a few times a year. The boats
performed amazingly well, and the kids were so happy to take a JK on its
virgin run. Next we hit up the lower green. The look on other groups faces
was enough to tell what they were thinking when they saw our shinny new
Jackson Kayaks. Having these boats have created a bit of a problem though,
all our paddling kids fight over getting on the river with these boats.

Your boats and DVD have definitely made a difference
in a young child’s life. Thanks again E.J. for helping kids get into the
most amazing and dynamic
sport around.

jez

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