Kermit the Frog Joins Team Jackson Kayak by Will Richardson | Feb 8, 2006 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterFebruary 8, 2006 After intense negotiations with Kermit the Frog, Jackson Kayak finally has a hardcore river runner on board. In his first commercial appearance, during Super Bowl XL, Team Jackson Kayak member Kermit the Frog ran the Hair of the Bear in his Specially...
North America’s Top Female Paddler, Ruth Gordon, joins Team Jackson Kayak! by Will Richardson | Feb 7, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterFebruary 7, 2006 I have known Ruth since she was in her early teens, working at Wilderness Tours on the Ottawa, and learning to paddle. In the past 5 years she has been on a steep climb in her personal and professional paddling career. A good friend of the Jackson...
Uganda Experience is becoming a Jackson classic by Will Richardson | Jan 18, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterJanuary 18, 2006 Photos From time to time, among the millions of moments, and thousands of experiences they come together to create a masterpiece in your memory. Our first week in Uganda, has become just that. We have more than one agenda here...
Today was our last day to ship boats in 2005, results in by Will Richardson | Dec 24, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterDecember 24, 2005 Well, you want to know what is going on in the world of Jackson Kayak, we will tell you. I just figure that by being forthright and telling you what we are trying to do, and what we are actually doing, you can be a part of that reality. If you...
The First of the 2006 Boat Armor Outfitted Jackson Kayaks have found their way to a new home for Christmas! by Will Richardson | Dec 22, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Heros, WhitewaterThe First of the 2006 Boat Armor Outfitted Jackson Kayaks have found their way to a new home for Christmas! December 22, 2005 I got this email from Ross today! Colin & EJ, Thanks to Valley Mill Boat Shop and Jackson Kayak, 2005 will be a very Merry Christmas for...
Photos of Boat Armor Outfitting by Will Richardson | Dec 7, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterDecember 7, 2005 I couldn’t wait until next week to put these up so I took photos of my All-Star, that has been outfitted for some time with these prototype pieces. The concept is there, and the general look is the same. The final product will be much cleaner,...
Boat Armor Outfitting- rough and ready for action! Check out these pictures of the strength test! by Will Richardson | Nov 30, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 30, 2005 I am quite excited about the results of the strength testing of the Boat Armor. For the first time in history, everything is tied together to create the most structurally sound oufitting yet, protecting the creekboaters, river runners, and...
A few photos of EJ, Dane, Stephen, and Clay enjoying the SE Rain by Will Richardson | Nov 30, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 30, 2005 After waking-up to 1.3" of rain in the gauge this morning, we excitedly scrambled to decide what to do. After initially leaving to run the Cain Creek/N Chick, we re-checked gauges at the JK plant and diverted our mission to Caney Fork. It was...
Short facts worth knowing about Jackson Kayak products by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterNovember 25, 2005 Bullet Point facts that may improve your kayaking. 1. EJ’s Playboating DVD’s have a separate chapter that shows you how to get to the Zambezi or Nile, where to stay, and contact information. 2. The Happy Seat and Happy Thruster fit any...
Wesley Bradley sends this Thanksgiving treat by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 25, 2005 Looping a Super Hero in a Pool? Super Hero Pool Loop Video 3.92 MB Windows Media Player 🙂 EJ
Tallulah River Photos and Fun by Will Richardson | Nov 14, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 14, 2005 With no water at all here in Rock Island, Clay and I decided to drive the 5 hours south east to the world-class Tallulah Gorge. We met-up with 05 Keener, Woody Austin, who wanted to run the river for his first time. After 2 runs, a million stairs,...
Complete Green River Extreme Race Results Here!!! by Will Richardson | Nov 7, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterNovember 7, 2005 There were 50 competitors in the short boat class, and 20+ in the long boat class, very cool! Check it out! Meanwhile- how cool is this- The Super Hero swept the class 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! It is quickly getting the attention of the creeking crowd! 2005...