NOC test drives first 07 Shipment by Will Richardson | Jan 23, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Clay Wright There are benefits to coming to Rock Island to pick up your boats .. mainly that you get to go boating afterwards! Here’s Wayner, Chris, and Ann sampling the product at 1800cfs. Clay Ann enjoys winter boating FUN Chris samples the 07...
Sweet Cheeks gets used in a new way in Costa Rica…! by Will Richardson | Jan 23, 2007 | WhitewaterThis note was to Jesse Coombs- Team JK from his friend Pete. Jesse, Can you pass along my thanks to the Jackson crew for the use of a Sweet Cheeks in Costa Rica? I’ve included some text and pictures that they are welcome to use or post anyway they’d like....
Greg Short sends in this letter from Rollapooloza! by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | 2010 Fun, Rockers, WhitewaterEJ, I just wanted to thank Jackson Kayaks for the awesome representation at rollapalooza. Stephen was a total professional offering a ton of great information. Dane was the coolest and most polite kid I’ve ever met at that age, you should be very proud. I...
Jay Kincaid makes a Northwest Tour of Jackson Kayak Dealers- see his update! by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Jay Kincaid I spent the last week doing dealer visits in the frosty North West. First stop was in Spokane at one of the nicest outdoor shops that I have ever seen, Mountain Gear. I met up with a small group of people around noon and we paddled at a great...
2007 Rocker review and Costa Rica trip update by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Brad Sutton The new Rocker has been an ideal creek boat with more rocker in the hull and an amazing line on the chine which in my opinion keeps the stern from getting sucked down in awkward situations. The side profile of the chine also helps when plugging big...
Rollapalooza Rocks Raleigh by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright It’s 6:45 am Saturday morning, do you know where your kids are? If you’re a parent in the Jackson, Troutman, or Craig family the answer is simple: They’re crammed into an old F-350 with no heat, no CD player, an unshaved...
EJ starts his training log for 2007 Worlds- first post here by Will Richardson | Jan 20, 2007 | WhitewaterEJ’s Training Log- 2007 Goal: I wrote training logs from 1988-1996 and no real log since. As the World Championships approach, I figure it will do me good to have one, and hope you enjoy reading it too. I am starting with a short summary of paddling to date this...
Dane outgrows his Fun 1! by Will Richardson | Jan 20, 2007 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterDane got his Fun 1 prototype in December of 2003 and got three full years of use out of it before finally getting too tight in it. He started complaining about it being tight last month when he started wearing more clothes to stay warm in the winter. Luckily for him,...
Stephen Wright is driving Dane, Emily, Nick, and Jason Craig to Rollapoolosa in NC! by Will Richardson | Jan 19, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterPerhaps the biggest pool event anywhere, Rollapoolosa is coming to Raleigh, NC! One of every new 2007 Jackson Kayak will be on hand to try on Saturday night from 6-10pm. Watch super star paddlers Dane, Emily, Stephen, Nick, and Jason in action in their new Stars....
New Star! by Will Richardson | Jan 19, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Emily Just a couple days ago I got the first star and I cant tell you how much my boating has improved! We’ve been boating here at Rock Island, mostly down at Brave Wave and it goes big! I dont have any action shots yet but i will try to convince someone to...
Welcome to RI Jason Craig! by Will Richardson | Jan 19, 2007 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Clay Wright Jason Craig is not only the Jr. National Champion, but he’s also at Rock Island for awhile! Maybe giving his training buddy Jay Kinkaid a break from their sessions in Reno but more likely coming to paddle with Dane and the hot-out of the oven...
All-star day at Rock Island by Will Richardson | Jan 19, 2007 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Clay Wright Went out to watch some boating today and something amazing was going on .. Dane and Emily were out-looping Ej and Stephen and Nick? They must have gotten the Star and Shooting Star! With a generator malfunction, the level was 1700 – perfect for...
