Almost done with the Day Tripper 12 at the mold maker, the 10 and Mini are right behind it! by Will Richardson | Mar 28, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringVery exciting days continue here at Jackson as we are preparing for getting production underway at the plant. The Day Tipper 12 will ship from the mold maker to the molder on April 16th and production of that boat will commence immediately. John Ratliff (COO) is...
The Day Tripper 12 plug is off to the Molder! by Will Richardson | Mar 5, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringAnother great milestone going on here at Jackson Rec. The plug for the Day Tripper 12 is off to the mold maker. The light at the end of the tunnel is nearing and boy does it feel good. As you can see, these boats are turning out really nice. This twelve footer will...
The Mini Tripper is off to the Mold Maker by Will Richardson | Feb 21, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringWe are cruising right along here at Jackson Rec with the introduction of a true kids recreational kayak. As you can see in these CAD drawings, the dimensions are perfect for kids starting as young as 5 and all the way up to 12 or so. This kayak is modeled after the...
Cockpit photos of the Day Trippers! by Will Richardson | Feb 12, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringWe are FIRED UP to tell you all that the Day Tripper 12 is complete and currently in the process of building the mold. As you can see this molded in seat came out very nicely. Tony Lee is quickly finalizing the seat back and we will have that incorporated into the...
Denver Jackson Dealer, chimes in on the importance of the Day Tripper to the paddlesports market by Will Richardson | Feb 2, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringDear Jackson Rec., I just took my first look at the new Day Tripper design on www.jacksonrec.com. I am very impressed with the first designs. It is about time a kayak manufacture produced a recreation kayak for the first time paddler. The current trend seems to be...
Fun, lightweight, family oriented, confidence inspiring, versatile kayaks for you to make the most of the outdoors! by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringI am very happy to finally bring fun, family oriented, lightweight, confidence inspiring, versatile kayaks to everyone! Jackson Kayak has created a sensation in the kayaking industry with simple sustainable philosophies, a personal “one individual or family at a...
The “Sweet Seat” removable seat by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringEric Jackson and I are working on a removable beach chair like seat for the Day Tripper Elite series that is going to change the experience of recreational kayaking. The “Sweet Seat” is going to open up the great fun that kayaking offers to include...
JACKSON REC IS BORN 2/1/2007 by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2007 | Recreational/TouringToday is the big day! JACKSON REC is on the map!!! We are poised for a big first year and all of the staff are working hard to bring the Jackson Rec line of recreational kayaks to a dealer near you!
