The Rock Star 4.0- What You Can Expect From Your New Playboat… by ericjackson | Oct 25, 2018 | Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, WhitewaterWith such a BIG change in our latest Freestyle Kayak design from the 2014 or 2016 Rockstar to the Rock Star 4.0, many people have wondered what they can expect with this boat… so many unanswered questions… With a ton of experience in it now, by Team...
Virgin Run of Rock Star 4.0 Provides the Goods! by ericjackson | Jun 15, 2018 | Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater “Feels like the First time… like it never did before… feels like the first time… like it never will again!” Foreigner Over three years since we made a new Freestyle Kayak…. That is the longest time in Jackson Kayak history… well, the wait is over! ...
The all New MixMaster… Yes, unless you are a giant, you Fit in it!! by ericjackson | Mar 19, 2018 | EJ, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterEmily and I were on the Ocoee River this weekend and we had a ton of people wanting to see the MixMaster in action and try it for themselves. A Greenville, SC paddler, Wade Harrison grabbed my 7.5 demo, and Abby Holcombe tried my 7.0, while Emily...
Dickies Brand Showcasing kayaking and fishing on their home page… by ericjackson | Jun 18, 2017 | Antix, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, WhitewaterDickies did a piece on their website about me along with a video by Steve Fisher that I think you will enjoy watching. It is a story about Jackson Kayak, and some of our accomplishments as well as a little glimpse into my work life. I...
EJ’s Canadian Team Trials/World’s Update for Freestyle Kayaking… by ericjackson | Aug 31, 2014 | the athlete, Whitewater, Wrap UpsThe World Championships on Garberator next year is becoming something that is a reality now… The Canadians have hosted their Team Trials on the wave, and the teams are almost completely selected for next year’s event! It is also the Canada Cup, so...
Urban Kayaking Freestyle Move, Set to Street Musicians… by ericjackson | May 22, 2014 | Playboating, the athlete, the innovator, WhitewaterDominion River Rock Festival put on by the “Sports Backers” of Richmond, VA (Jon Lugbill, for those who remember this slalom legend), was another huge success with 100,000 people in attendance over two days and epic weather and water… While warming...
Out of Africa-2013- an Essay by EJ by ericjackson | Mar 3, 2013 | EJ Thoughts, Playboating, the athlete, Trip Reports, WhitewaterOut of Africa-2013 Being an athlete and professional kayaker, for almost 30 years- full time since 1984 has its chapters, successes, failures, and makes for a good story; for as long as I truly am in the arena, trying my hardest to be the best. The moment I give...
A quick surf with the All-star 2013 and I was hooked! by Patrick Levesque | Dec 24, 2012 | Allstars, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Team JK, Whitewater(Version francaise disponible à: www.patricklevesque.info) If you have paddle the old All-Star and the Rockstar, one think you probably realize is they get the work done. No reason why they have been winning rodeo since their inception. After paddling the two for a...
“Justin Bieber” on Water! by hunter katich | Sep 26, 2012 | WhitewaterAs a kayaker there are a few things I’m known for on the river; my determination to win, my love for Auburn football and my so called perfect hair. Getting teased from the announcers and my friends at the 2012 ICF World Cup as the “Justin Bieber” on water, compelled...
Colorado Kayaking by hunter katich | Jul 17, 2012 | JK Team Posts, WhitewaterThis summer keeps getting better! I recently returned from a trip to the beautiful Colorado Rockies, a kayaker’s dream vacation. The area has some amazing rivers and play spots! Most of my kayak time was spent at the Gunnison Whitewater Park. This incredible...
2012 Alabama Mountain Games by nicktroutman | Apr 11, 2012 | Events, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, WhitewaterThe 2012 season has begun! The first event of the year is always the Alabama Mountain Games. It is an amazing event with tons of different competitions and sports aspects. Friday started off with the ‘Huckfest’ and freestyle of the lip of an 18 foot tall waterfall....
Rock Star in Action, Big waves, Big tricks, Big Fun! by nicktroutman | May 26, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Video, WhitewaterDane, Joel, and I had a blast surfing some of Quebec’s largest waves these past two weeks while competing at the Whitewater Grand Prix. It was a great to get on some of these huge waves to truly see the new Rock Star’s potential for air time. There is no...
