All-Star Review by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Fun, Heros, WhitewaterSeptember 5, 2007 E.J., I paddled an All-Star for the first time on Labor Day and wanted to send you this short, non-technical review. And I have got to get one of those boats to add to my Jackson Kayak quiver! On Labor Day I met up with my good friend Wesley Bradley,...
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...
Keeners run the 7 Sisters of the Rouge River! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 20, 2007 By Stephen Wright Photos After weeks of on-water prep time, the Keeners packed-up for a long day trip on the Rouge River in Quebec this past Thursday. This made for a first creeking experience for most of our students, and the 7 Sisters section of the...
4 Fun review for steep technical river running by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Fun, Rockers, WhitewaterSeptember 16, 2004 Hi Eric I just wanted to write a quick e-mail saying how happy I am with my new 4fun. I have only managed two trips out, since purchasing it a couple of weeks ago, but already I am happier with it than any other boat I have owned. (Prozone 235,...
5 Year Old Loves His Fun 1.5 by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | 2010 Fun, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterAugust 7, 2007 Last year my son, Remi hopped into a Jackson Fun1.0 at a Winter Class in Cincinnati, and to my amazement, took off! This summer the man that introduced me to the sport had his wedding at the NOC. We stopped by the Outfitters, geared up my 54 pound 5...
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...
Phil Andrews sends in this review. I recommend the Xtra Large Keyhole skirt from Mountain Surf if you want one that will fit nicely and never blow. by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 16, 2007 Hello there, I have owned 9 creek boats in my 20 year kayaking career and not once have I felt compelled to write to any of the manufacturers to congratulate them on a boat….until now. A couple of weeks ago a bought a Jackson Mega...
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...
Outdoor Retailer is producing some new stuff by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 12, 2007 It is great to see everyone at Outdoor Retailer and great to see some new gear, new kayaks, and new friends! Liquid Logic and Wavesport, and Pyranha have some new stuff coming out. Photos will be available to everyone soon, I am sure. Jackson Kayak...
More Excitement coming… Punk Rocker on its way!!!!! by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Rockers, WhitewaterMore Excitement coming… Punk Rocker on its way!!!!! August 17, 2006 You know about the Mega-Rocker that will be the boat of choice (they had input on the design of it) of Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs as they head to the ends of the earth filming their...
Ruth Gordon’s boyfriend, Klaas, sends in greetings from British Columbia by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 10, 2007 Hi Ej, long time no see! Big smiles all around..! a picture says more than a thousand words right?! – check how much fun I am having with the new Super Star and Mega Rocker 🙂 Soo much fun! Aloha from BC, Klaas...
Knee surgery, the right boat and low water on the Middle Fork by Will Richardson | Jan 1, 1970 | Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 17, 2006 I injured my knee back in February. After months of hoping it would get better without surgery, I had to circum to the “knife”. A few days before my surgery I got an invite for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. I informed my...
