The Little Hero is coming! by Will Richardson | Sep 1, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterOctober 1, 2008 Finally we are completing the best selling river running lineup for those of you who want a bigger boat than a Side Kick and a small boat than a Hero! Click here for the specs on our Little Hero due out in December! EJ
Tony Lunt (EJ’s partner in JK) writes about the Super Hero on the Grand Canyon by Will Richardson | Jul 26, 2008 | 2010 Fun, 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterHey guys; I really like your articles about what kayak to use posted on the site. I agree with both of you and commend you on your choice of playboat for the rapids of the Grand Canyon, but I feel that the Super Hero is worthy of praise as well. I am glad I brought...
Kayaking The Grand Canyon by Will Richardson | Jul 26, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Sage Donnelly It was so cool seeing you on the Grand Canyon. I had a lot of fun and paddled over 144 miles of the 224 that we ran. My Mom was rowing our raft while my Dad and I kayaked. Mom made me get in the raft on the big rapids like Hermit, Lava, and anything...
Clay's Grand Canyon Report by Will Richardson | Jul 23, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Clay Wright Photos OK, so Ej got shots up first but there’s way more to the story .. like the helicopter visit. This was my 3rd trip to the Canyon and I’ve been with kayakers and canoes each time. On the other hand, this Outdoors Unlimited trip actually...
Inner city kids kayaking camp 08 by Will Richardson | Jul 22, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Jessie Stone Our Inner City Kids Kayaking Camp had glorious, hot New York summer weather and one day of a tropical storm. The storm day coincided with our day at the beach, which made for some exciting surf and good play. It is hard to believe this is our 7th...
Summer Demo Clearance Sale! by Will Richardson | Jun 27, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterSo you want a brand new Jackson Kayak this summer but want to pinch some pennies and use that savings for gas? We have an option for you! In our 2008 “Quality First Program” we turned a higher percentage of boats that would have been first quality in 2007...
Hero, Super Hero, and Side Kick offer River Running Bliss! by Will Richardson | Jun 24, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterIt is about time for me to send in my Hero Review! When David Knight and I set out to design this kayak, it had several key elements that it had to accomplish like no other boat. 1. Super easy to paddle downriver, across the river, in and out of eddies, and through or...
2008 National Champs/USA Team Trials- Junior Men's Finals were impressive by Will Richardson | Jun 16, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterPhotos Watching the finals for the USA Junior Men is a stiff reminder to the senior men’s class that more competition is on the way! The top three boys are performing so well that they would have made the cut into the men’s finals on most rounds. Today was...
Prelims for national Championships were heated! by Will Richardson | Jun 14, 2008 | Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterPhotos The water levels dropped today turning the wave/hole into more of a hole. The junior men started the contest off and it was a hot competition! The kids came from every corner of the USA and were as young as 10 and up to 18 years old. The kids did entry moves,...
Lyons Outdoor Games a huge success and super fun! by Will Richardson | Jun 4, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterWith Sponsors like Oscar’s Brewery, Vitamin Water, and Jackson Kayak, lots of fun events, great water levels and tons of spectators and participants, you have a recipe for FUN! This year’s Lyons Outdoor Games was the biggest yet. Team Jackson Kayak was...
Hotel Charley and Kids Kayaking Club in Jackson Hole by Will Richardson | May 26, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Eric Seymour In conjunction with the Jackson Hole Kids Kayak Club, Hotel Charley premiered Friday night in Jackson. With over 100 spectators the film received huge cheers as the film crescendoed with one of the biggest drops ever run. In addition to the film,...
Mark Cecchini sends in this Idaho, "Spring is Here", update! by Will Richardson | May 25, 2008 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Mark Cecchini EJ, We’ve had an amazing week here in Idaho. Ninety degree temperatures finally ended our perpetual winter. Everything has gone off big all at once. That has made for a lot of tough choices concerning where to go and what to paddle....
