Stephen Wright checks in from Idaho, first stop on western tour! by Will Richardson | Apr 17, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 17, 2005 Photos After flying all day Tuesday, I arrived in Boise for a great day on Wednesday. I stopped by Alpenglow, which is Idaho’s coolest kayak shop. Chuck runs the shop, is a great paddler, and is one of the nicest guys around. Having only met me...
CKS Paddlefest this weekend!!! 4/15-4/17, see the Rocker and Super Hero! by Will Richardson | Apr 11, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 11, 2005 Colorado Kayak Supply’s Chad and Earl are incredible ambassadors for kayaking and just don’t stop working for every paddler they bump into. Their paddlefest this weekend will be a perfect example. In support of this great event, I am flying...
Week Number 2 of Filming “EJ’s Advanced River Running” and “EJ’s River Running Basics” a blast! by Will Richardson | Apr 11, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 11, 2005 The Southeast USA in Spring time is the place to be! Warm weather, flowing creeks and rivers, and some of the best whitewater anywhere are just a few reasons. On this excursion, we left on Friday from Rock Island at about noon and got to North Chic at...
Next Major filming expedition starts today! North Chic, Tallulah, and Chattooga! by Will Richardson | Apr 8, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 8, 2005 The RV is being loaded with Rockers, a Hero, and a Super Hero, and we are headed to the river with Chris Emerick, Clay Wright, Emily, Dane, and I. More River Running instructional video filming (as well as more great river running!) No roadside stuff, so...
Super Hero is ready to save the day! by Will Richardson | Apr 7, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 7, 2005 Photos I am on a roller coaster here at Jackson Kayak! The whole staff is on one! We now have the Hero, Super Hero, and Rocker molds in and are almost ready to make first quality boats of each model. But that is not why I am smiling so big. I got to take...
EJ’s April Fools Joke by Will Richardson | Apr 1, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 1, 2005 What you have been waiting for! We have discovered that there is no real money in whitewater and that the only way to survive is to sell low cost, rec boats, and high dollar touring boats. It is a decision that was hard to come to, in my own words,...
Easter weekend a great family weekend at the Jackson’s by Will Richardson | Mar 27, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterMarch 27, 2005 Photos 75 degrees and chilling out on the ranch this weekend was just what the doctor ordered. I paddled hard on Saturday before hanging out, but today was a total game day! Football, baseball, ultimate frisbee, trainer kite (for kiteboarding), Flying...
Status of all new Jackson Kayak models: Rocker, Hero, Super Hero, and Ricochet by Will Richardson | Mar 23, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterMarch 23, 2005 Last year we created 9 new models and we are still hard at work on the R+D cycle number one to complete what will be a 13 boat lineup. Here is the skinny on each model: 1. Rocker You have seen the first Rockers molded out of our production mold. This...
Hero and Super Hero Logos unveiled! Our master logo man, Joe Tenison does is again! by Will Richardson | Mar 16, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterHero and Super Hero Logos unveiled! Our master logo man, Joe Tenison does is again! March 16, 2005 The Hero and Super Heroes are coming to a river near you! Enjoy comfort, safety, and Super Hero speed in these lightweight packages. You’ll be glad you waited to...
Are you ready to Race? Jackson Kayak’s slalom boat design is finished- the Ricochet by Will Richardson | Mar 5, 2005 | Heros, WhitewaterAre you ready to Race? Jackson Kayak’s slalom boat design is finished- the Ricochet March 5, 2005 After finishing the Hero and Super Hero, it was like “wait a second we’re done with our line up for 2005 and it is only January!” I have been...
Jackson Kayak is now going direct to all Canadian dealers! Better pricing for Jackson Kayak’s in Canada! by Will Richardson | Mar 4, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterMarch 4, 2005 So you live in Canada and want to buy a new Jackson Kayak? Good news! While you could buy one at the same price as other manufacturers, now it is not only the best choice, but one of the most affordable ones! Our pricing for the kayaks in 2005 will be:...
2005 Jackson Kayak boats are now being built and shipped! by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2005 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterFebruary 15, 2005 Great news! We are building the new colors and with the new outfitting and they start shipping next week! We have been working on our new production system, lead by John Ratliff, to streamline the production process, keep quality at the top, and use...
