Throwing ends in RockCrusher by JK Fans | Apr 19, 2012 | Rockstar | 4 comments Man, where to even begin with my Jackson affair… First with the brand: I live in Nashville, TN so not too far from the Jackson’s home in Rock Island and the JK Factory. So right off the bat, I’m wanting to support the local business. Add to that the fact that they make the best playboats, hands-down, and you have a clear winner. Not to mention that the Jackson family (and everyone that works there for that matter) are some of the most friendly, helpful and approachable people I have ever met. I also met Ian Stewart, the customer service rep for Jackson, through a friend and he is no exception. Absolutely one of the most positive, nicest people you will ever meet and I’ve had a wonderful time running Clear Creek with him multiple times, getting his advice on Jackson boat sizes for me, etc. Now as far as my Jackson playboats and why I love them, besides the brand and the people… The boat you see in the picture is my 2011 Jackson Superstar Elite. I had a Liquid Logic Freeride before, which was my first playboat. I had only been doing river-running and creeking before up until that point. I liked it and it was fun but I was still a little intimidated by bigger holes, rougher rivers, etc. Then I got my Superstar and it was like a whole new world opened up. The blend of amazing stability and playfulness is absolutely jaw-dropping. I can fling my whole body over the side of it and still stay up, but if I want, I can throw down the stern at a moment’s notice and stern stall/squirt like a pro lol. Basically the Superstar makes you feel like a superstar! I now have a RockStar Large and I’m loving it all over again. All the greatness of the Superstar but with even MORE pop! But don’t think I have sold the Superstar lol. I love it still so much that I can’t seem to part with it. At this rate, I’m gonna need some more storage for my boats. Thank god my fiance (wife on the 28th of this month) loves paddling too. She has a RockStar Small and loves it to death. She calls it her tiny boat. 🙂 Keep doing what you’re doing Jackson clan. You make amazing boats and even more so, you are great people that make the kayaking community proud. 4 Comments Eric Jackson on April 20, 2012 at 12:59 pm Very Nice,thanks for the wonderful review of the boat and JK and our staff/Team, etc..!! 🙂 EJ Reply Kevin on April 20, 2012 at 1:43 pm Thanks EJ, I meant every word and congrats to Emily for making the USA Team! See you guys on the river! Reply Kevin on April 20, 2012 at 2:11 pm By the way all, my name is Kevin Todd and I’m usually in my Rasta colored RockStar. Always out paddling around Rock Island, Clear Creek, East Tennessee in general and all over in NC. Give me a shout if you see me on the river! Reply Philip Byard on April 21, 2012 at 3:20 am And look for the guy in the blue steel Monstar paddling beside him. That’d be me! Awesome article Kev! Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Eric Jackson on April 20, 2012 at 12:59 pm Very Nice,thanks for the wonderful review of the boat and JK and our staff/Team, etc..!! 🙂 EJ Reply
Kevin on April 20, 2012 at 1:43 pm Thanks EJ, I meant every word and congrats to Emily for making the USA Team! See you guys on the river! Reply
Kevin on April 20, 2012 at 2:11 pm By the way all, my name is Kevin Todd and I’m usually in my Rasta colored RockStar. Always out paddling around Rock Island, Clear Creek, East Tennessee in general and all over in NC. Give me a shout if you see me on the river! Reply
Philip Byard on April 21, 2012 at 3:20 am And look for the guy in the blue steel Monstar paddling beside him. That’d be me! Awesome article Kev! Reply
