Junior Paddler; Seattle’s David Spiegel makes the Jackson Kayak Regional Team! by Will Richardson | Jul 4, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterThe first time I met David was at NOC during a World Class trip there for Spring Splash. David competed in the competition at the little wave below the NOC Store and was one of the few people who could McNasty there. He was paddling his new 2007 Red All-Star. I was...
I get a cool note from Kate Howell about the All-Star and Jesse Coombs by Will Richardson | Jul 3, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterDear EJ and JK Egineering / Production Team I do not usually feel compelled to write to kayak manufacturers, but in this case I see no option but to do just that. I am writing to congratulate you on producing the finest playboat I’ve ever used. For so long...
Jackson’s and some of the team have a week with no competitions— Go paddling, and get filmed by Will Richardson | Jul 2, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterJason Winkler approached me before the Teva Mountain Games about him creating a show about the Jackson’s on “Nomads”, a Rush HDTV show that will air on Rush and National Geographic TV. Sounded like fun so we agreed. Jason appointed Brian Lippy,...
Devon Barker Update by Will Richardson | Jul 2, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterBy Devon Barker Photos Many people have heard of Idaho’s multi-day raft trips on the Selway or the Middle Fork of Salmon but maybe not of the other 100 mile stretch of the Main Salmon or the Lower Salmon. Less have heard of Hells Canyon of the Snake, Bruneau, or...
A little kid named Cully from Durango in 2004 is now a real kayaker and a great kid! by Will Richardson | Jun 26, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterIn 2004 I had the pleasure of teaching little Cully, then 8 years old how to roll on the Animas River. In 2007, at the Fibark Festival, he won the Cadet Class in the Freestyle Event and won a brand new Jackson Kayak of his choice. I fully expected that he would get a...
Another review on the comfort factor of a Jackson Kayak, sweet! by Will Richardson | Jun 26, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterEric I want to congratulate you on making the most comfortable kayaks on the market. I got rid of all my boats and purchased funs for my wife and I and a Rocker for myself. I have an S.I. joint problem that is aggravated by every boat I have been in except the...
Michael Supple (not to be confused with Subtle), writes about his long legs, big feet, and the new 2007 4 Fun!… by Will Richardson | Jun 26, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterSubject: "In search of the Holy Grail" (This IS about boating) EJ I’m not one to be writing letters, be it to Dear Abby or Dear EJ, but in this case I must take exception. Now I haven’t been boating as long as you but long enough to have seriosly...
Steve Graley sends in his Super Fun review! by Will Richardson | Jun 25, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterHi EJ, I had the ’05 Superfun, and it did wonders for me and my skills. But, when you compare the new ’07, to the old "Classic"…….alot good stuff has been said already, that doesn’t need to be repeated (but I can’t help...
Natasha Isaacs does her first competition in her new 2 Fun in England! by Will Richardson | Jun 25, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterNatasha Isaacs does her first competition in her new 2 Fun in England! Subject: My First Competition! EJ Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for making boats suitable for girls in PINK! I have a Jackson 2fun and I have just used it in my first freestyle event (at the...
A short and sweet Mega-Rocker Review by Michael Shallenberg of Washington, DC by Will Richardson | Jun 24, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterRe Mega Rocker -I love this boat. Been paddling for 15 years and this is hands down the BEST and tough. I love the plastic! Thanks a lot!! Michael Shallenberg
More on FNQ, Crocks included by Will Richardson | Jun 23, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Jez Photos Day 3 A rest day which consisted of waking up late, eating lots of food and taking on the Barron River. A nice easy river with only one rapid of significance, however this was significantly low at 17 Meg. The rooster tail rapid required a good line to...
Wenatchee River Festival by Will Richardson | Jun 22, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Colin Kemp Photos If you are looking for great play in the Pacific North West the Wenatchee is the place to be! I have been to the last two river festivals there and they do not disappoint. The festival provides something for everyone. You can enter the freestyle...
