Valley Mill Kayak Shop’s own Colin Kemp shows off his Super Star in Harper’s Ferry by Will Richardson | Dec 15, 2004 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterDecember 15, 2004 I got this email from Colin today. Rob and Colin are both Team JK paddlers and they sure can paddle! Colin set up Valley Mill Kayak Shop in March of 2004, and will come in second place in the entire US/Canada for total number of boats sold at over...
Hot News from Down Under in Australia! by Will Richardson | Nov 7, 2004 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterNovember 7, 2004 I got this email this morning from Jez, our Australian importer! EJ, I just received a shipment of boats in Australia which included the first All Star in the country. The boat looked great but would Jake Farragher,our sponsored paddler fit into it?...
Colin Kemp, Team JK member and manager of Valley Mill Boats in DC, and BIG GUY tries the Super Star and gives his review! by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2004 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterSeptember 30, 2004 Hey EJ, I just wanted to give you an update on the Super Star. WOW. I have not been so impressed with a play boat relative to it’s day, for the big guy, since the Score. All of the tall and big people out there are going to flip when they try...
The Fun I purchased Friday at Valley Mills by Will Richardson | May 31, 2004 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterMay 31, 2004 EJ, I just wanted to thank you for such an awesome boat. Sorry, I wasn’t all pumped up Friday when I was talking with you at Old Anglers but I think I was feeling a little guilt for spending the money on the boat. That guilt didn’t last long....
I got this email today, “Stolen Porsche 911”– Funny! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 8, 2006 Subject: stolen Porsche 911 Eric – I recently had my 2006 Porsche 911 twin turbo stolen out of my driveway. It was jet black and had an All Star on top. If I take up a fund, could you please send me another All Star, and another 2006 Porsche 911...
Tough ass boat review by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 3, 2006 Eric, I recently bought an allstar, I have been very pleased with it, but that is not why I’m writing you. Me and a few friends were going to go to the nantahala and have a good three day run. we got started and went about four miles, there an...
I Survived by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, WhitewaterAugust 15, 2007 When I told everyone I was going to Sort in Spain with Birky for four weeks they said "YOU’LL NEVER SURVIVE, ARE YOU MAD" but I came back to tell you my tale. It all started one starry night with two van loads of boats,kit and historic...
David Spiegel sends in this video and note on the Skook! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 10, 2007 Hey EJ- Last weekend I made a trip to the Skookumchuck Narrows for 3 days of super fun play boating in my new All Star. I had a ton of fun on the wave but also enjoyed the wonderful uniqueness of the Narrows as well as the power of the water. One of my...
16 Year Old High School kid Mason, sends in his JK review and video! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 8, 2007 Hey EJ, My name is Mason Robinson and I live in Atlanta Georgia. I am 16 years old and have been boating for about a year now. I really wanted to thank you for the great boats you have made that are comfortable for the tall skinny guy. I am about...
Matthew Parker from the UK sends in this new All-Star review by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 6, 2007 Hi mate, Just writing to say, I got the original allstar at the end of last year. It took me a day to gtet used to it but after that I found it to be the best boat that I had ever paddled and, at the time, the best boat I would ever paddle. It let me...
Ouchita Outdoors Surf & Turf Report by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 3, 2007 By Boyd Ruppelt Photos Last weekend I managed to head over once again to the Surf & Turf in Arkansas. It’s a sweet event held by Jackson Kayak dealer, Ouchita Outdoor Outfitters and by the Arkansas Canoe Club. Every year they hold a big party...
Summer Wrap-Up, July, August, & Outdoor Retailer by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterAugust 16, 2006 By Devon Barker I just finished a busy but wonderful summer in Idaho on the mighty Salmon and Snake Rivers. I guided kayakers, paddle rafts, and oar boats this summer. My kid’s kayak camps on Payette Lake were great with lots of kids getting...
