07 Rocker Review by Will Richardson | Jan 29, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Boyd Ruppelt Several Weeks ago I picked up my new 2007 Rocker and drove it back to Memphis just in time to fly with it to Costa Rica! Meeting up with team members Ben Stookesberry, Brad Sutton, and Mario Vargas I got to put the Rocker through some serious testing...
I got this trip report from Sammy of the SRVCC today! by Will Richardson | Jan 28, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterCan y’all believe how nice it was today? It was even nicer on the water. I had 2 enjoyable events happening at the same time while out on the mayo. The first one was paddling a new "Jackson Rocker" creek boat and the second was being joined by our...
Greg Short sends in this letter from Rollapooloza! by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | 2010 Fun, Rockers, WhitewaterEJ, I just wanted to thank Jackson Kayaks for the awesome representation at rollapalooza. Stephen was a total professional offering a ton of great information. Dane was the coolest and most polite kid I’ve ever met at that age, you should be very proud. I...
Jay Kincaid makes a Northwest Tour of Jackson Kayak Dealers- see his update! by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Jay Kincaid I spent the last week doing dealer visits in the frosty North West. First stop was in Spokane at one of the nicest outdoor shops that I have ever seen, Mountain Gear. I met up with a small group of people around noon and we paddled at a great...
2007 Rocker review and Costa Rica trip update by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Brad Sutton The new Rocker has been an ideal creek boat with more rocker in the hull and an amazing line on the chine which in my opinion keeps the stern from getting sucked down in awkward situations. The side profile of the chine also helps when plugging big...
Rollapalooza Rocks Raleigh by Will Richardson | Jan 22, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Kid's Kayaks, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright It’s 6:45 am Saturday morning, do you know where your kids are? If you’re a parent in the Jackson, Troutman, or Craig family the answer is simple: They’re crammed into an old F-350 with no heat, no CD player, an unshaved...
Stephen Wright is driving Dane, Emily, Nick, and Jason Craig to Rollapoolosa in NC! by Will Richardson | Jan 19, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterPerhaps the biggest pool event anywhere, Rollapoolosa is coming to Raleigh, NC! One of every new 2007 Jackson Kayak will be on hand to try on Saturday night from 6-10pm. Watch super star paddlers Dane, Emily, Stephen, Nick, and Jason in action in their new Stars....
Jason gives his short review of the Mega-Rocker! by Will Richardson | Jan 16, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterEJ, 284lbs plus gear and the MegaRocker floats me! Thanks for putting that design out. After years in wait, I finally have a creek boat. Only had it out on the Lower Yough at 5ft but will take in on the upper/top yough or big sandy this weekend and will send some...
Dane at Spring Creek and North Chickaumaga Creek by Will Richardson | Jan 15, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Dane Jackson I went to Spring Creek and North Chickaumaga Creek, And a couple others with the Punk Rocker and it is by far my favorite creekboat yet ( Not that i have paddled many creekboats). It is on the big side for me, but i still feel like i am the perfect...
Rafa from Mexico does a good deed! by Will Richardson | Jan 15, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Rafael Ortiz Hey guys! So I was in Jalcomulco, Veracruz this past weekend. Jalco is a small town next to the Pescados river, definately the most commercial rafting river in Mexico. Tourists and kayakers populate the town together with the locals, making it a place...
Team Jackson Kayak kids are making some sweet videos! by Will Richardson | Jan 10, 2007 | 2010 Fun, Rockers, WhitewaterIf you have the time, it is worth checking out these videos. If you are at work, share them with your co-workers instead of a trip to the coffee pot! If you are at school- sign off and get back to class! Watch for another sweet video coming your way from Nick Troutman...
Jez from Australia sends in a video from the Olympic course there by Will Richardson | Jan 9, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterHey mate, a couple of the Sydney locals have been mucking around with our shiny JK boats. A bit of party surfing at the Penrith man made course since most of the country has been as dry as a dead dingo’s donger. We have had a small amount of rain here of late...
