MixMaster by EJ- Part 3: Graphing Your Learning Curve… what do I mean by that? by ericjackson | Apr 5, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterIf you missed Part 2 of this series, please go back and review as learning curve is related to the size boat and your weight… important to undertand how they affect each other! Your Kayak and Your Learning Curve- (Photos by Peter Holcombe) I can graph...
MixMaster by EJ- Part 2: Deciding between the 7.0, 7.5 and generally understanding how the boat should perform for your size in different scenarios… by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterIf you missed part 1 of this series, please read it to understand how to outfit the MixMaster for your size, with some out of the ordinary ways. All Photos are by Peter Holcombe (awesome!) If the boat is big on you: You will find it harder to get vertical, but...
Speedo Thursday Pays Off, EJ’s newest and biggest Sponsor- Speedo! by ericjackson | Apr 1, 2018 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterSpeedo Thursday Pays Off- EJ’s newest and biggest Sponsor- Speedo! Maybe you were at the Ocoee recently and saw me sporting my new Speedo before or after paddling? Maybe, you noticed that I have been in some fairly high profile places, seemingly out of place, in...
EJ’s MixMaster Expose’ with Fit and Sizing Tips and video- Part 1 of 3 by ericjackson | Mar 29, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the teacher, United States, WhitewaterPhotos by Peter Holcombe There is something special about the MixMaster that puts you in touch with the water at all levels. Our newest play machine provides a unique paddling experience that will improve your overall boating skills, and spice up your local run,...
The all New MixMaster… Yes, unless you are a giant, you Fit in it!! by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterEmily and I were on the Ocoee River this weekend and we had a ton of people wanting to see the MixMaster in action and try it for themselves. A Greenville, SC paddler, Wade Harrison grabbed my 7.5 demo, and Abby Holcombe tried my 7.0, while Emily...
Eric Jackson- 2017- A Year in Review- Kayaking, business, family, fishing.. by ericjackson | Dec 9, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Coosa FD, EJ, EJ Thoughts, Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterIt is hard to believe 2017 is coming to a close already. Christmas is on its way and most of the things listed on my schedule are in 2018. It is that time where I reflect on the year gone by see what I have accomplished, or not accomplished...
2017 World Freestyle Kayak Championships Wrap-Up by ericjackson | Dec 4, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, WhitewaterThe 2017 World Freestyle Kayak Championships ended in fireworks, rain, and some epic rides last night. Held in the desert, with most days in the 90’s and dusty, we had a reprieve that included cool rains last night that threatened to close down the...
The Games are Open! by ericjackson | Nov 27, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, EJ, Event Coverage, Internationalisation, MixMaster, the athlete, United States, Whitewater November 26, 2017 EJ World Championships Update Jackson Kayak has been the official Kayak sponsor of every World Freestyle Kayak Championships since 2009. Often people wonder what that means, exactly. What this means is that we find...
EJ’s Gives Some Beta/Insight into the 2017 World Championships by ericjackson | Nov 23, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, EJ, Event Coverage, Internationalisation, Playboating, the athlete, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines Official Program for the 2017 World Freestyle Championships Starts Tomorrow! Today is the final day of open practice for the World Championships here in San Juan, Argentina. Starting tomorrow the day is divided up by National Teams and...
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- 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...
