Ottawa River still at Spring Flows!! by Will Richardson | Jun 8, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 8, 2006 By Brad Sutton. Learn more about Brad. The Ottawa River is still holding at medium spring flows and the eddy lines have been small if not at all. I guess a lot of paddlers are not out yet this year or paddling other rivers with the sustainable flows we...
Special Friend of the Jackson’s and Jackson Kayak, Eric Sanford tells a good story about his drive to Alaska from Hood River on a motorcycle. by Will Richardson | Jun 8, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 8, 2006 HEADING NORTH You’re riding your motorcycle where??? Why on earth would you want to do that? Off to Alaska from Hood River. Woohoo! Three thousand miles, two friends and one long, cold-ass ride. Why? Hell…. why not! We leave White Salmon in...
We have sent out almost 4,000 JK Promo Videos already! by Will Richardson | Jun 8, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 8, 2006 Since we made our promo videos we have shipped nearly 4,000 of them! 1,116 were sent out to our JK Members. This is a very cool way to get good stuff from Jackson Kayak! Simply click here and join up as a free member and get your DVD shipped straight to...
The Ultimate Sports Car in a Kayak- A classic in only 3 years, the Star, All-Star, and Super Star by Will Richardson | Jun 7, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 7, 2006 The sleek lines, rock solid outfitting, comfortable cockpit, and Huge Air combined with versatility in playboating moves makes Star series The boat to own if you enjoy playboating. The record speaks for itself, whether it be the video, photo, or...
Review of the Fun by 60 year old Ron by Will Richardson | Jun 7, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 7, 2006 I want you to know that I just bought a FUN and it really is FUN. It’s the first time I’ve been comfortable, had a boat that would play in the small stuff by my home, kept me completely dry, and handled some rough stuff last weekend. It...
Ruth Gordon reflects on her first Teva Mountain Games (she is being modest) by Will Richardson | Jun 7, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 7, 2006 By Ruth Gordon. Learn more about Ruth. Photos I got this email on my laptop after dinner here in Lyon, France, where I just got off the water for my first ever paddling session on the “Hawaii sur Rhone” otherwise, the big wave in downtown...
Teva Mt. Games report by Will Richardson | Jun 7, 2006 | WhitewaterBy Clay Wright. Learn more about Clay. June 7, 2006 The Teva Mt. Games in Vail is always a big event – 6 kayak comps in less than 1 week? This year’s good water was especially enjoyable – though homestake was low (56 cfs) Dowd’s and the hole...
I got this cool testimony from Nathan of Western Canada by Will Richardson | Jun 6, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterJune 6, 2006 Hi EJ, I sure appreciate your help in getting us into Jackson Kayaks. We have been using both the Fun and Hero models for beginner and intermediate courses that we have run early this season with a certified instructor. They have been great boats to learn...
Dan Rubado sends in another creeking update from Oregon, high in the Cascades by Will Richardson | Jun 6, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 6, 2006 By Dan Rubado. Learn more about Dan. Hey guys, This weekend my buddy Jacob and I went with a solid crew of Portland locals up into the highest reaches of the Cascades in Washington. There, we located a small creek with a couple large slides that were...
Jackson family wraps up at Teva Mountain Games with Emily receiving a special award from Volkswagon by Will Richardson | Jun 6, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 6, 2006 At the closing ceremonies, the Volkswagon representative presented Emily with their coveted, “Full Throttle Award”. The concept is to recognize the athlete the proved their mettle above and beyond expectation in and out of the arena. Emily...
Teva Mountain Games bigger than ever before, weather, water, and organization are all perfect! by Will Richardson | Jun 6, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 6, 2006 Vail, Colorado is a rockin’ town for the first 5 days of June. The town of Vail kicks off their summer with the Teva Mountain Games and this multi-million dollar event is a showcase for kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, trail running, and...
Team Jackson Kayak has incredible showing at Teva Mountain Games by Will Richardson | Jun 6, 2006 | WhitewaterJune 6, 2006 The following medals were won by Team JK members this past week at Teva Mountain Games: Boatercross: Gold- men Bronze- women Extreme Race: Silver: Men Freestyle” Gold, Silver, and Bronze: Men Gold and Bronze: Women Big Trick: Gold, and Bronze: women...
