Jeremy Adkin's NOC Shootout trip by Will Richardson | Sep 28, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 28, 2009 By Jeremy Adkins Saturday morning started early with a 6:30 am departure for our ride to North Carolina’s Nantahala River where I was to compete in the NOC/Dagger Shootout. On the way, as we traveled through Ducktown, TN we noticed some very...
All-Star Review by Will Richardson | Sep 15, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterI got this by Facebook last night from Rob Binns… "Hey EJ, kudos for the new AllStar design, i used mine for the first time last night and found it easier to use than the old model after being without a playboat for the last 6 months!"...
Samuel Schwarz sends in this update on his training for the world championships by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 11, 2009 hy EJ I just got back from Canada. After one intensive month of kayaking ready for the wolds in a few weeks. Paddling the new Allstar on all the great spots canadas rivers have to offer was a blast. I traveled around with my swiss buddies and Gerd from...
Wausau Whitewater by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 4, 2009 By Colin Kemp Freestyle paddlers rule this weekend! – New Jackson Kayak whitewater boat is prize What: 6th Annual Midwest Freestyle Championships Where: Park – Center stage at Little Drop, right behind the Park Department When: 10am –...
Mon-Star update by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Colin Kemp So now I have about 12 days in my new Mon-Star. So far it has been one amazing ride. The ability to be exponentially more retentive has been a huge asset and something that I have never had in the past. I am a self proclaimed outfitting freak, and I have...
Gauley Fest update from Jeremy Adkins by Will Richardson | Sep 5, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Dynamic Duo, Heros, WhitewaterOctober 6, 2009 By Jeremy Adkins Upon meeting Anne Connelly Thursday afternoon, the two of us set off on the 9 hour trek to the 2009 Gauley Festival. Anne is a one of a kind individual as she earned the 2008 American Whitewater volunteer of the year award. Not only is...
2010 All- Star, Best birthday present of my life by Will Richardson | Jul 27, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Jeremy Adkins Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending my Birthday with my wife, good friends and in the most amazing freestyle boat I have had in my 20 years of whitewater kayaking: the 2010 All-star. Most boats are good at specific aspects of freestyle,...
Playboating in CA by David Stefan by Will Richardson | Jul 24, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterJuly 21, 2009 Photos By David Stefan Hi Guys Im justing sending to you a review of today, after of take 2 day off from my work in Tuolomne i went to Coloma see my Fiancee and training in the famous wave here call Barking dog. A lot kayakers is around training, hangout...
My Reno Fest Review by Will Richardson | Jul 23, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy David Stefan Hi friends, The Reno fest 2009 was a great event to me , 4 days with good food a lot kayakers and a experience in being paddle with guys like EJ, Nick, Stephen, Andrew, Emily , Dane and others great boaters. Reno fest for sure will be always my goal...
I am not sure this guy likes the 2010 All-Star… :) by Will Richardson | Jun 29, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Rockers, WhitewaterSubject: My 2010 AllStar Review I always thought my 2007 JK AllStar was close to perfection and wondered how you could ever improve on it? The answer – the 2010 AllStar! After 5 sessions at Brennan’s Wave in Missoula, MT (after picking my AllStar up at JK...
Creeker Heather Herbeck finally tries the 07 All-Star by Will Richardson | Jun 29, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Heather Herbeck Hey Jackson Team – I cannot wait to try the new 2010 Star Series . . . I am normally not in a playboat, but recently borrowed, yes borrowed, (that’s how much I’m "NOT" in a playboat) an All Star from the local kayak shop,...
2010 All Star: How a Hobbit eats his Words! by Will Richardson | Jun 26, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Stephen Wright It’s always fun to be spectacularly wrong and have the opportunity to be publicly ridiculed for it. My situation started early last fall when EJ informed me that he was considering re- designing the All Star. I was in Reno at the time, so I...
