The Flip Flop – Kayak Instruction Video by Will Richardson | Jul 21, 2004 | Intermediate MovesI have been working on the fastest way to turn around from a front surf to a back surf in a hole. Doing an end, or a spin is the traditional way. How about this! The Flip Flop! It is simple, but super effective and really fun. Simply get ontop of the pile, flip upside...
4 Fun Review – Rolling by Will Richardson | Jul 12, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJuly 12, 2004 Another rave review from a happy customer: EJ, Paddled my 4Fun for the 3rd time today at Salmon fest (2 times down the river today). I finally got the foot bag mostly figured out (someone showed me, someone that had proper instructions). I really love...
Dealer Review- Bay Creek, Pennsylvania by Will Richardson | Jul 7, 2004 | WhitewaterJuly 7, 2004 Hi E.J I just wanted to send you a note saying thanks for making great boats and to let you know what great service I received from one of your dealers. On my way back from Pennsylvania to Canada I stopped by Bay Creek Paddling center in Rochester,NY ,...
Dane at Rock Island on July 5, 2004 by Will Richardson | Jul 5, 2004 | Advanced MovesView video of Dane at Rock Island (2.7 MB, Windows Media Player 9 Required) Cable or DSL Strongly Recommended EJ
Intermediate paddler Dawn D. reviews the 2 Fun by Will Richardson | Jun 21, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJune 21, 2004 Hi EJ: You’re probably bombarded with email but what the heck? Figured as Prez and co-designer of The Wonderboat you deserve a personal note of thanks. I decided to take up WW kayaking on a whim at 42. I’d built a great wooden sea kayak and...
The Fun I purchased Friday at Valley Mills by Will Richardson | May 31, 2004 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterMay 31, 2004 EJ, I just wanted to thank you for such an awesome boat. Sorry, I wasn’t all pumped up Friday when I was talking with you at Old Anglers but I think I was feeling a little guilt for spending the money on the boat. That guilt didn’t last long....
Billy’s 2 Fun Review by Will Richardson | May 23, 2004 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMay 23, 2004 Well my son’s 2Fun got here from CKS on Tuesday and we were finally able to get out on the water today for the first time. Billy just turned 11 last month, is about 80 lbs, 4’10” with 26 inseam and size 6.5 feet. He’s been paddling...
Milton M., beginner/intermediate puts his new Fun through the paces. by Will Richardson | May 20, 2004 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterIn Milton’s words: Review: Thanks to the good folks at Jackson Kayak and Rock Creek Outfitters, I had a chance to demo a Fun over the weekend. First off, I’m a very new paddler. I started last September, but I’m having a blast. My first boat was a WS...
Stephen Wright puts the 2 Fun to the test in his teaching at Valley Mill Kayak School in Washington, DC. by Will Richardson | May 18, 2004 | WhitewaterMay 18, 2004 In the words of Stephen, "I was down teaching for Valley Mill this past weekend. They now have a demo Fun 1 and 2 Fun. The 2 Fun is a FANTASTIC boat for teaching beginners. The woman who was in it…1. Was able to be tightly outfitted and very...
French Canadian Woman, Dominique, fits in a Fun 1! CRAZY! Check out her review by Will Richardson | May 18, 2004 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMay 18, 2004 Hi EJ, I don’t know if you remember me, I got in touch with you about the " FirstFun" [Fun1] kayak during the last winter. My name is Dominique G. I received the "FirstFun" Kayak last week. The "FirstFun" is a really...
The Phonics Monkey- Kayak Instruction Video and “how to” by Will Richardson | May 17, 2004 | Advanced MovesYou can say that the TV kids watch has no effect on their behavior, but why then would somebody name a move after a Southpark Episode? “The Phonics Monkey”. No different than the effect fast food has on us as I named my “McNasty” with the help...
Gear For Your Little Kayaker by Will Richardson | Apr 27, 2004 | WhitewaterThis guide is a partial list of companies that can provide proper gear for your young kayaker. It is now updated with new helmets and paddles. Kids fall into various sizes. Once kids get up to 100 pounds there are plenty of options for dry tops, helmets, paddles,...
