Jackson Kayak News by Will Richardson | Sep 15, 2004 | WhitewaterJackson Kayak hires the man, the myth , the legend, John Ratliff as Chief Operations Officer October 15, 2004 We had many great applicants over the past 5 months for the “top level production job”. I did extensive interviewing, with the goal of finding the...
Jackson Kayak News by Will Richardson | Sep 14, 2004 | Whitewater Whitewater Instruction Symposium is in one week at NOC- Worth coming whether you teach or not! October 14, 2004 I will be a presenter there- doing clinics on how to teach the roll and brace, strokes and concepts, and more. A great panel of people will be...
This is what the inside of Valley Mill Kayak Shop looks like by Will Richardson | Sep 14, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJackson Kayak October 14, 2004 Team JK member, Colin Kemp, has put together this incredible showroom for Jackson Kayak in Germantown, MD. He as another similar section of wood from the property for accessories. This was the original site for Valley Mill Boats,...
So- want to see what the Rocker looks like now, check it out! by Will Richardson | Sep 13, 2004 | Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 13, 2004 This is the final Rocker file for making the prototype. It is at the machine shop now- so look for Clay and I hucking a waterfall near you soon! 🙂 EJ ...
Jackson Kayak News by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2004 | Whitewater EJ and family is going to North Carolina to paddle with Great Outdoor Provisions customers October 11, 2004 I haven’t been back to the home turf of Confluence (owners of Wavesport) since I started Jackson Kayak. It seems like I have been away from there...
Dane discovers the trampoline for kayaking by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJackson Kayak October 11, 2004 The kids have had a trampoling for a long time. This is a first, I find out that kayaking on the trampoline is their new favorite thing. Here is Dane showing me his tricks. Check out Dane’s Technique for practicing the Air...
4 Fun Review by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2004 | WhitewaterOctober 10, 2004 I just found this in my long lost folder that was recovered in Outlook! Sorry I didn’t respond earlier Jim!!! Hi EJ Hope all going good since I saw you at spring spash and you sign my poster; which by the way has been hardback and hanging in the...
What I am most proud of for the Fun Family of kayaks by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2004 | WhitewaterOctober 10, 2004 It was very important for me to make a kayak that was the best river running playboat ever. And although that is a huge achievement shared by David Knight and I, along with everybody who helped us produce it, that is not what I am most proud of....
Super Fun Review by Will Richardson | Sep 5, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterSuper Fun Review October 5, 2004 Hi Eric… Wanted to drop you a line and let you know about my new boat. I’m 41 years old, 5’11, about 185 pounds. A couple of years ago I bought a used perception whiplash kayak and got into whitewater. I’ve been...
Super Star gets put to the test at Gauley, and now at Rock Island- Big Boaters deserve the same attention the little ones do. Emily gets the Star, I get the All-Star, and now, finally, the Super Star will put a smile on anybody that is over the norm in size. by Will Richardson | Sep 1, 2004 | Heros, WhitewaterOctober 1, 2004 What size is the Super Star? The Specs: 6’4" long 26.5" wide 13.5" tall Weight 33 pounds (actual weight, not deceptive advertisers weight) Fits a 37" inseam, size 14 foot Ultimate Weight? This is a question that requires...
EJ tells you more about the Fun by Will Richardson | Sep 1, 2004 | Rockers, WhitewaterEJ tells you more about the Fun October 1, 2004 This article is designed to help you understand the Fun series, by once again, getting the scoop directly from the developer of the kayak. Although my design partner, David Knight, isn’t here today to help write...
So you want a drain plug in your Jackson Kayak? Well, how about a better option that doesn’t require a hole in the boat, or a plug to loose for forget? Oh yea! by Will Richardson | Sep 1, 2004 | WhitewaterSo you want a drain plug in your Jackson Kayak? Well, how about a better option that doesn’t require a hole in the boat, or a plug to loose for forget? Oh yea! October 1, 2004 Drain Holes are now a reality. Simple, yes… Low cost, you bet… functional-...
