Cheryl- Retired, learning to paddle- The Perfect Apex Customer.

by Eric Jackson | Apr 25, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

Creating breakthrough moments is easy when you are a baby. Anything you learn to do, is a first. At 64 years old, Cheryl is creating breakthrough moments in her new sport, Whitewater Kayaking. At 117 pounds, she isn’t the strongest person in the world. Having a...

Customer Profile- Jon Cheney- Salt Lake City Utah- Ringer and Rebound owner

by Eric Jackson | Apr 25, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Resources, Whitewater Blogs

Jon Cheney is a high-performance individual. I have known him for a few years, but really got to know him recently. His dad took him and his sisters to Otter Bar to learn kayaking as kids and they repeated the trip annually. Jon was taught by people like Rush Sturgis...

Joe Ball, Welcome to the Apex Party!

by Eric Jackson | Apr 25, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Fishing Blogs, Fishing Resourcs, Resources, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

JoeBall was there for the first world’s first Apex whitewater kayaks being delivered and quality controlled. Joe is a retired Military Veteran in operations with an active Top Secret/SCI Security clearance. He managed programs, directed readiness training for...

Paddling and Surfing the all-new Apex Ringer

by Eric Jackson | Apr 24, 2023 | EJ's Blog, News, Product Information, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

Today was another breakthrough day for me in the Ringer.   The river here in Columbus is running a low 2 generators and not a good level to train on Good Wave for USA Team Trials.   Instead of hanging out, I decided to take the Ringer out for a spin.     While I...

Learning and enjoying kayaking, again.

by Eric Jackson | Apr 24, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs

Tips for people who have been out of the paddling scene and are looking at getting back in. I have been paddling for 45 years and have watched a lot of people step away from the sport and want back in, but have too many hurdles to do so, or so they think.      If this...

Confidence in your Rolling- a critical element to enhance and extend your paddling career.

by Eric Jackson | Apr 24, 2023 | EJ's Blog, Whitewater Blogs, Whitewater Resources

Teaching the roll is something that I dedicated much of my professional life to.   Unfortunately for paddlers, there are a lot of different techniques out there that are taught, and a lot of “old wives tales” related to what is a safe and proficient roll.     On the...