An EJ brain Dump about Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships coming up.

by Eric Jackson | Sep 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

First Worlds in Production Rebound coming up!    Also the state of the industry in terms of understanding and accepting carbon boats (a deep dive into the hive mentality and what to expect over time) In 1993 I was in a Dagger Transition Prototype when I won my first...

Who is the Apex Ringer Designed For?

by Eric Jackson | Sep 6, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

The challenge of a non-mass-produced kayak, like the Ringer, is that finding one to see and try out on your own is not easy.  Instead of having hundreds of them shipped around to dealers and kayak schools to seed the market, they are ordered one at a time by dealers,...

Fishing Unpressured Water- A guide by Eric Jackson

by Eric Jackson | Jul 20, 2023 | Apex Fishing, EJ's Blog, Instructional, Kayak Fishing

Fishing Unpressured Water- A guide by Eric Jackson KBF Challenge Series in the Apex Tyr- An addicted Fisherman’s Dream Event/Boat combo I love fishing where I know I am the only person throwing lures to the bass.    It makes the experience special and more enjoyable....

EJ’s Montgomery Whitewater Park Wrap-Up – National Slalom Championships Review- Apex Debut

by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, News, Whitewater Blogs

EJ’s Montgomery Whitewater Wrap-Up – National Slalom Championships Review- Apex First real public debut/demo I had an incredible time at the grand opening of the new self-contained whitewater park in Montgomery, Alabama over the weekend. Scott Shipley, a...

Reverse Compound Stroke – A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backward Kayaking

by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Instructional, Rolling and Bracing, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs

Reverse Compound Stroke – A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backward Kayaking The Reverse Compound Stroke is an essential technique that combines backward paddling with spin-momentum, offering numerous benefits such as enhanced paddle dexterity, improved...

Brand New Apex Watercraft Ringer finds a new home and gets on some local whitewater

by Eric Jackson | Jun 30, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Lifestyle, News, Whitewater Blogs

Dave Spears of Tip-a-Canoe, a livery in Tennessee since 1972 saw the cream-colored Ringer on my Facebook page and decided he had to have it.    Dave learned to roll years ago, but never actually used it in whitewater and had since forgotten.     It was time to get a...