Kudos to the JK Staff from the North by Will Richardson | Feb 25, 2009 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterFor those of you who don’t know our staff, Seth is a customer service agent, and Richard is the shipping manager. We strive to make every Jackson Kayak customer a customer for life. This isn’t easy, and we make mistakes from time to time, but we try our...
"Friends don't let friends paddle kayaks… an open boater note…" by Will Richardson | Nov 7, 2008 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterEJ, An open boater buddy once told me that friends don’t let friends paddle kayaks. Other open boating acquaintances have expressed consternation with the way that I am raising my son, allowing him to paddle a kayak. The truth of the matter is that most of my...
EJ's “Brotha from Anotha Motha” writes in from Colorado by Will Richardson | Sep 17, 2008 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterOctober 17, 2008 Photos Yo brotha from anotha motha, I hope all is well. Have not seen you in some time man. Congratulations on the new family addition. I am writing to you to let you know that I got a hold of my very own baby as well. And no, it’s not a real...
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...
Brent from California, age 60, sends in this "Old Guys and JK" note; cool! by Will Richardson | Jun 3, 2008 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterEJ This is a picture of a 60 year old broken down fireman who loves Brush Creek (Kern River, CA) especially in his SuperFun. Last spring I sent a picture of my self and my 4 sons all in our brand new Jackson Kayaks. (In a circle below the jump rock at the class IV...
Another Mini with a Jackson Kayak on it, sweet! by Will Richardson | May 29, 2008 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterHey EJ Got my new 4Fun and I had the chance to try it out at PalmerFest. I love it! Here is a shot of me loading up for another run. Thanks again! Pete Thompson
Toni learns to roll a kayak, gets a new Hero and sends in this great note about her transition from open boat to kayak! by Will Richardson | Mar 9, 2008 | 2010 Fun, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterHi! As I sit, watching the snow fall and the Jackson video, that accompanied my new Jackson Hero kayak, I wanted to send you an email with a picture of its maiden voyage and a picture of the kayak, it will be taking priority over. Last week, I took my new boat to...
Paddy talks about what happens when a 10 year old gets in a Fun 1 by Will Richardson | Feb 10, 2008 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterHi Eric, The first jackson fun1 arrived at my local club at christmas time and if i am totally honest my opinion was ‘it’s too small’. The 10 year old that was paddling it i thought struggled with how responsive the boat was and on the first river...
Ottawa Valley’s Jennifer Kellerman hits Costa Rica – video by Will Richardson | Nov 23, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterBy Jen Kellerman Hi EJ, I’m attaching this video of me in my 2Fun running Pozo Azul, a 30 foot waterfall on the Rio Sarapiqui in Costa Rica! It was the highest highest waterfall I’ve run, and I forgot to hang on tightly to my paddle! Here’s why...
Now this is a tasty looking cake! by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2007 | 2010 Fun, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 30, 2007 I got this letter from Matt… Eric – Just had to send you a picture of the birthday cake my wife had made for my surprise birthday/Halloween party this year. She took a picture of my Super Hero and found a bakery that bakes custom cakes....
Jen Kellerman makes the Regional Team by Will Richardson | Sep 21, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterOctober 21, 2007 I met Jen about two years ago and watched her progress from a 1st time beginner to a great paddler, and most importantly, to a great ambassador for paddling. We are very fortunate to have a her on the team, and in our paddling community! Name:...
A Serendipitous Adventure by Will Richardson | Sep 19, 2007 | 2010 Fun, 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterOn Saturday July 28, 2007 a group of friends met at the Wartburg ranger station in hopes of running Clear Creek from Jett to Lily. A huge red cloud had appeared on weather radar the night before. It was about the size of the lower part of the state of Kentucky and was...
