by stephenwright | May 5, 2011 | Fun, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Team JK, Whitewater
The 3rd Reno Hometown Throwdown of 2011 went-off last night with more than 30 competitors, lots of onlookers, and amazing antics. EJ may have won the paddling, but the show was stolen by “The Game of Brown” competitors–Klunker, The Yurt,...
by ericjackson | May 3, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, the athlete, Whitewater
I have had my carbon Rock Star for some time now, but unfortunately, sometimes, the cobbler goes without the shoes. In this case I am not always in front of the camera, or around with a camera as much of my paddling is just about the paddling. However, today, I...
by Emily Jackson | May 3, 2011 | Playboating, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater
Level Six Capital Cup What a great day in Ottawa! The Level Six Capital Cup went off for its 9th year with bang! The event was held on the Champlain Rapids near the Champlain Bridge near down town Ottawa. It was a fun wave hole like feature, with an epic shoulder, it...
by ericjackson | May 2, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Team JK, the athlete, Whitewater
Every since I heard the Achtung Baby Album from U2 , with the one line in the song Zoo Station- “Time is a Train… Makes the Future the Past…” I like to imagine myself on a one way train with no exit that is barreling forwards through time...
by ericjackson | Apr 27, 2011 | Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, the innovator, Whitewater
Over the years of creating new designs with David Knight and paddling them, I learned that there are two phases for any review. First phase is initial review, usually after a week or two in the boat. This review gets most of the initial design/performance...
by stephenwright | Apr 17, 2011 | Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Team JK, Whitewater
After 2 weeks of paddling it, and hours of editing frustration with Final Cut Express…..it’s finally online! Enjoy the edit, but excuse the letter boxing and lower-than-normal res….I’m in the middle of an argument with my...
by David Stefan | Apr 13, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater
My first time in my brand new Rock Star: Boat is awesome!! Super fast , took me a bit to get use to but once I did it was awesome. I was in Reno with my friend Bill for a day of kayaking when I saw few locals coming, I was impressed with local guy Scott. He was very...
by Ryan Whetung | Apr 12, 2011 | Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater
I was very excited for my Carbon Rock Star to show up here in Canada. I can’t believe how light it is… even compared to my plastic Rock Star. I’ve outfitted it and it is ready for the river! See you out there… Rock ON! Ryan Whetung...
by Lee Hart | Mar 26, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon
The following is the official press release about the new carbon Rock Star Just in time for the competition season, Jackson Kayak introduces a carbon/Kevlar version of its new generation freestyle playboat, the Rock Star. Jackson Kayak founder and president Eric “EJ”...
by ericjackson | Mar 24, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater
[singlepic id=26115 w=320 h=240 float=none][singlepic id=26103 w=320 h=240 float=none]I am still flying high on my Rock Star M from Africa. It is one of those times where you are so impressed and fired up with your new boat that seems to be an answer to all of your...
by ericjackson | Mar 22, 2011 | Rockstar, Rockstar Carbon, Whitewater
Check out my newest ride! I requested a random color, “surprise me” when I got my boat made. Kristine intervened and I have the most incredible boat for my taste. Checkered flag to match my 80’s upbringing and my shoes, and the arrow is from the...
