Review from Ireland- Muireann Lynch talks about her Star… by Will Richardson | Mar 3, 2005 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterMarch 3, 2005 Well first of all, about me. I’m 5ft 8” and about 125 pounds, and by no means the greatest paddler in the world. In fact, I can barely cartwheel on a good day! The Star is extremely comfy for such a little boat. At 5 ft 8” and a...
Families learning to paddle together, paddle forever. by Will Richardson | Mar 1, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMarch 1, 2005 While paddling is a lifelong sport, it became apparent that two things really got in the way of paddling for most people who started early in life; marriage and kids. My club when I was in high school, the Merrimack Valley Paddlers, did a mock Norse...
Another Fun 1.5 sized boater gets a shot at it! by Will Richardson | Feb 20, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterFebruary 20, 2005 Dear EJ and company, I was directed toward your videos during our winter pool sessions and wanted to say thanks for describing what I’ve been trying to figure out for years. I’m a mom of three kids and have been on the boat for a 11 year...
Peanut gets her Fun 1.5 and writes to Kristine about it by Will Richardson | Feb 20, 2005 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterFebruary 20, 2005 Hey Kristine, I got my 1 1/2, if ya’ ever decide to paddle – this is the boat. Screaming fun, I have never felt so accomplished, My 110 pound body can actually do flat water tricks, I am so amazed, and absolutely simple to roll. Thanx and...
Pictures in my SuperStar – A Review by Will Richardson | Dec 31, 2004 | 2010 Fun, 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterDecember 31, 2004 Photos Hi, I’ve just swapped my 4Fun for a Superstar, and I have to say I am impressed. I was a bit too heavy for the 4Fun really, but I wanted it more for playing than river running, and the Stars weren’t out when I bought it. I have...
4 Fun review by 60 year old southern gentleman by Will Richardson | Nov 1, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterNovember 1, 2004 EJ, You must know the song, "Girls just want to have fun." Well, old guys do too. I’m sixty, but I felt like a kid on the water with my new boat. I’m not an accomplished playboater, so I can’t speak to performance. But...
This is what the inside of Valley Mill Kayak Shop looks like by Will Richardson | Sep 14, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJackson Kayak October 14, 2004 Team JK member, Colin Kemp, has put together this incredible showroom for Jackson Kayak in Germantown, MD. He as another similar section of wood from the property for accessories. This was the original site for Valley Mill Boats,...
Dane discovers the trampoline for kayaking by Will Richardson | Sep 11, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJackson Kayak October 11, 2004 The kids have had a trampoling for a long time. This is a first, I find out that kayaking on the trampoline is their new favorite thing. Here is Dane showing me his tricks. Check out Dane’s Technique for practicing the Air...
Super Fun Review by Will Richardson | Sep 5, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterSuper Fun Review October 5, 2004 Hi Eric… Wanted to drop you a line and let you know about my new boat. I’m 41 years old, 5’11, about 185 pounds. A couple of years ago I bought a used perception whiplash kayak and got into whitewater. I’ve been...
4 Fun Review – Rolling by Will Richardson | Jul 12, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJuly 12, 2004 Another rave review from a happy customer: EJ, Paddled my 4Fun for the 3rd time today at Salmon fest (2 times down the river today). I finally got the foot bag mostly figured out (someone showed me, someone that had proper instructions). I really love...
Intermediate paddler Dawn D. reviews the 2 Fun by Will Richardson | Jun 21, 2004 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterJune 21, 2004 Hi EJ: You’re probably bombarded with email but what the heck? Figured as Prez and co-designer of The Wonderboat you deserve a personal note of thanks. I decided to take up WW kayaking on a whim at 42. I’d built a great wooden sea kayak and...
Billy’s 2 Fun Review by Will Richardson | May 23, 2004 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterMay 23, 2004 Well my son’s 2Fun got here from CKS on Tuesday and we were finally able to get out on the water today for the first time. Billy just turned 11 last month, is about 80 lbs, 4’10” with 26 inseam and size 6.5 feet. He’s been paddling...
