EJ’s Rock Star Review- World Championships Preview…. by ericjackson | Apr 27, 2011 | Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, the innovator, WhitewaterOver the years of creating new designs with David Knight and paddling them, Â I learned that there are two phases for any review. Â First phase is initial review, usually after a week or two in the boat. Â Â This review gets most of the initial design/performance...
Tellico Offers Picture Perfect Easter Weekend Paddle! by ericjackson | Apr 25, 2011 | JK Team Posts, Recreational/Touring, River Running, Rogue, WhitewaterEmily and I paddled the Rogue 9 and 10 down the Tellico yesterday under blue skies, 80 degree weather with hundreds of happy boaters!   Easily the picture perfect paddling day.  Great water levels, clear water, warm weather and we found a great place to park the RV...
All New Lightning Flowtech Paddles are turning heads!! by ericjackson | Apr 20, 2011 | Dealer, WhitewaterIf you haven’t noticed, Jackson Kayak is selling the Lightning brand in the USA once again.  Another paddle brand?  In this case we have something unique that will drive sales you wouldn’t get otherwise.  I recommend getting on the bandwagon quickly!   ...
NOC Demo Days…EJ’s iPhone photos and writeup by ericjackson | Apr 20, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Rogue, Whitewater, Wrap UpsNOC is one of the longest running whitewater kayak shops and outdoor centers in the world and have always been a leader in everything from kayak instruction, accomodations, retail, and running events.   I have been going to NOC since 1984, at least once per year.   ...
Check out this Lucas Gilman video of Jesse Coombs doing Abiqua Falls! Amazing Shots! by ericjackson | Apr 19, 2011 | Whitewater[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66GIShXATts&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]Jesse Coombs and Lucas Gilman take their time to document this first D.   For you kayak junkies out there, remember that this video was done by Lucas as a tutorial for photographers.   ...
NOC Freestyle Shootout- Final Resuls and Wrap up… by ericjackson | Apr 18, 2011 | JK Team Posts, WhitewaterPerfect weather and water was a great way to end the NOC Freestyle Shootout. The hole was greatly improved due to the water levels and many people are solar powered, it seems, putting on a great show. The crowds were steady all day with paddlers coming to watch after...
My 2011 Summit Series Experience… by ericjackson | Apr 11, 2011 | Featured Post, Internationalisation, the innovator, Trips, United States, WhitewaterMy Trip to Summit Series: 1,000 CEO’s and Founders of many of the top new companies, non-profits, causes, and more gathered on the Cruise Ship Century this past weekend. We went on a three day 20 hour/day burn the candles from both ends combination of work,...
Check out my new “Custom Rides” Lightning Paddle! by ericjackson | Apr 4, 2011 | WhitewaterFinally a major breakthrough in paddles!  The Lightning Custom Rides paddle is not a facelift on a normal paddle, but a whole new technology for paddle manufacturing brought to market!   Using foam/composite pressure molding, just like snowboards and skis are made,...
EJ Decides NOT to compete in the 2011 World Championships- Time to Retire by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterAfter much deliberation, and getting my butt kicked by just about everyone in Africa and now back here at Rock Island, it seems it is time to hang up the goal for world dominance in kayaking and just be a businessman.  While I am predisposed to get fat and become an...
Check out the Lehigh River at 8,200 cfs- normally nicknamed the “kneehigh” by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2011 | WhitewaterHere is a Youtube video sent to me with the new 2011 Hero in the Mid-Atlantic!… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApxF_MDZ9Lo[/youtube] thanks to Mike Stewart for sending this! 🙂 EJ
2011 Hero- Bear on Sunday- by ericjackson | Mar 31, 2011 | WhitewaterSpring rains are here in the Southeast! Sunday Dane, Clay and I got on the Bear in Georgia.   Bopping down the run, taking our time and really enjoying the combination of a 14″ water level (medium), a zillion boofs and moves over the 3 mile 900 feet of...
Check out our new Store!!! by ericjackson | Mar 30, 2011 | Instructional, Recreational/Touring, Video, Whitewatercheck out our all new store where you will find the all-important accessories in stock for your Jackson Kayak, your instructional needs, and for your Jackson Logo clothing, hats, stickers, etc.. Also, any replacement parts for your Jackson Kayak can be found there....
