Heather Herbeck's Mexico report and photos by Will Richardson | Dec 22, 2009 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Heather Herbeck Mexico 2009 was a blast! We spent a total of 30 days in beautiful Mexico – 15 days in Tlapacoyan, Veracruz and 15 days in Cuidad Valles, San Luis Potosi. Some of the trip highlights in condensed form: 1. Hanging with great company – Iker...
Sage Report by Will Richardson | Oct 1, 2009 | Dynamic Duo, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 31, 2009 By Sage Donnelly This week was a VERY big week for me. It started on Wednesday on the American River where I filmed a kids TV show pilot called IN2IT that will most likely be on Kids Discovery, Nickelodeon, or ABC. I was the kayaking kid and I taught...
Clay Dane Nick n Emily hit Russel Fork Rendezvous by Will Richardson | Sep 30, 2009 | Dynamic Duo, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 30, 2009 By Clay Wright (shots by Clay and Tara) Every year when the leaves start to turn I think of colored leaves drifting down into the Russel Fork with a backdrop of cliff walls. This year was one of the most spectacular yet. Perfect leaf colors, decent...
Hey Big Guys- the First every playboat for you, the Mon-Star is ready!!! by Will Richardson | Sep 23, 2009 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 23, 2009 We brought you the Super Fun, the Mega-Rocker, and the Super Hero. Today we bring you the Mon-Star! Finally, be comfortable, be retentive, be fast and, most importantly be prepared to FLY! EJ
Jackson Kayak goes to Kanumesse in Germany by Will Richardson | Sep 22, 2009 | Dealer, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos The big trade show in Europe for kayaking is the Kanumesse show in Nurnberg. Our distributors for Jackson Kayak- Square Rock, Roc Roi, Mega-Sports, Sly Fox, Vodak Sport, and Triton were all there meeting their dealers, and showing off the Jackson Kayak line up...
"Will you Marry Me?" by Will Richardson | Sep 13, 2009 | Rockers, WhitewaterAugust 13, 2009 By Samantha Brunner So sometime towards the end of last year I sold my Pink Punk Rocker to this guy in Arkansas. When he came to pick it up from me he told me that he was going to give it to his girlfriend to propose to her. I told everyone the story...
Brad from Canada, sends in this "big boat review" by Will Richardson | Sep 12, 2009 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 12, 2009 Photos Hi Eric, In 2008 I briefly got to meet you and say thank you for making a the Super Fun. You were with a large group of kids on the Ottawa and I didn’t stick around as you were instructing. This year I bought a Mega Rocker to replace my...
Lain gets first hand experience in the safety benefits of the Uni-shock bulkhead by Will Richardson | Sep 4, 2009 | Rockers, WhitewaterEJ, Just thought I’d drop you an email to say thanks for designing such a great bulkhead system in the Rocker. I messed up my lines today and ended up penciling twenty feet onto solid rock. I floated away from the drop with a soar knee and one big dent in the...
2010 All- Star, Best birthday present of my life by Will Richardson | Jul 27, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Jeremy Adkins Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending my Birthday with my wife, good friends and in the most amazing freestyle boat I have had in my 20 years of whitewater kayaking: the 2010 All-star. Most boats are good at specific aspects of freestyle,...
Samantha Brunner Reviews the Little Hero by Will Richardson | Jul 24, 2009 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterBy Samantha Brunner Don’t let the name fool you, the Little Hero is a very mighty boat!! Now, I know what you’re thinking: I’m supposed to be neutral. But after paddling the Little Hero, I have only good things to say about it. I have been using it...
I am not sure this guy likes the 2010 All-Star… :) by Will Richardson | Jun 29, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Rockers, WhitewaterSubject: My 2010 AllStar Review I always thought my 2007 JK AllStar was close to perfection and wondered how you could ever improve on it? The answer – the 2010 AllStar! After 5 sessions at Brennan’s Wave in Missoula, MT (after picking my AllStar up at JK...
Brazil's David Stefan Reports in to Clay by Will Richardson | Jun 26, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterBy David Stefan June 25, 2009 Hi Clay how is it going: Yeah summer started in CA and we freally exited to what is waiting for us. My girlfriend is up to Oregon right now and i,m working in Tuolome and the flows is getting awesome. This weekend we will start cherry...