When your son wants to come on your solo Cuda HD for some fishing and fun… by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2017 | Cuda HD, EJ, Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesI am a big fan of having the right tools for the trade. My son has his own Skipper and we used the Big Tuna for years as our tandem, but on this day, I was going out in my Cuda 12 and KC wanted to join in and ride with me. I have to remember that it...
Jackson Kayak’s Newest Design Concept- MixMaster Hits the Gauley River and Festival by ericjackson | Sep 20, 2017 | Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterRafa, well, he likes the Beasty Boys, and while he hasn’t paddled this boat, is fired up for it! It is cool to see the reactions to this new design by new school and old school boaters! Did you know that there is a slicey boat craze going on out...
Dr. Jessie Stone does it again! Epic Camp for kids who need it. by ericjackson | Aug 25, 2017 | Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater2017 Dr. Jessie Stone Kid’s Camp Every year Jessie Stone brings whitewater kayaking to youth that could use some TLC in their lives, as well as something that they would not otherwise get exposed to. This year we were lucky to have 10 kids from the...
Jackson Kayak- Who we are and Why…. a short essay by EJ by ericjackson | Aug 5, 2017 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterPushing the Envelope, one boat, one decision at a time… There has always been something unique about Jackson Kayak, a theme, if you will, that broke the trend of the kayak industry when we started. For that matter, there are many unique things about...
Here is an Antix getting built from scratch and other cool clips. by ericjackson | Jul 15, 2017 | Antix, Company Info, EJ, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterDickies wanted me to make a clip that showed my kayaking, and introduced my fishing, but mostly talked about the factory and showed a kayak being built. Steve Fisher and I put this together, Steve on the story board, camera, editing, and helping me...
Completing the package- Small Antix is now a reality and shipping! by ericjackson | Jul 1, 2017 | Antix, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterThe Antix has really hit a nerve among kayakers of all levels this year with the top brass of Team JK taking them to the far corners of the Earth and running the #$%@ in them, as well as kayak schools making them workhorse boats of choice, and everything in between....
Dickies Brand Showcasing kayaking and fishing on their home page… by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, WhitewaterDickies did a piece on their website about me along with a video by Steve Fisher that I think you will enjoy watching. It is a story about Jackson Kayak, and some of our accomplishments as well as a little glimpse into my work life. I...
Why no April Fools Joke this year from Eric Jackson? by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2017 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterSorry about not doing an April Fools this year, people were taking it to seriously! I want to start doing them again, so I need your help! Every year for as long as I can remember, April 1st was a day I could say anything to anyone and try to find some elaborate...
EJ’s- How to Squirt and Splat the Jackson Kayak Antix by ericjackson | Mar 16, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Intermediate Moves, Internationalisation, JK University, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterHow to Squirt and Splat an Antix The new Jackson Kayak Antix has hit a nerve among kayakers world-wide. Its sporty river running/creeking character, light weight, fun surfing, and ability to get vertical on the stern makes it a unique kayak in today’s world of...
EJ Interviews Crispin Powley, Strike King’s Sales Manager by ericjackson | Jan 18, 2017 | Big Rig, EJ, Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesHere is my Interview with Crispin Powley, Strike King Sales Manager, and fishing super star. “I got to know you as the Sales Manager for Strike King Lure Company, seeing you at trade shows, etc.. But you have had your share of...
The Life and Times of KC Jackson…. by ericjackson | Jan 8, 2017 | EJ, Family Zone, Fishing, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Skipper, United StatesMy third child, KC, is perhaps the happiest, most excited kid, I have ever known. He approaches some of the littlest things with the most enthusiasm. A big smile, loud, cheerful, uncontrolled screams of pure joy, followed by an adrenaline shot and...
Home- Best Place on Earth- How to make it even better… by ericjackson | Oct 14, 2014 | EJ Thoughts, WhitewaterThe word “Home” is one that brings warm feelings and thoughts of family, friends, and a place of solace for most people. As someone who travels most of the time and is only home part of the time, I really appreciate my home when I am here. They say that Absence...