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,...
by Onni Eronen | Aug 16, 2023 | Whitewater Blogs
This year saw some of the biggest floods in Finnish history, so I and the rest of the Finnish paddling scene naturally took full advantage of it all. With flows reaching 3000+ m3/s the waves were bigger than ever. I had a fun time in Lapland getting to finally paddle...
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...
by Eric Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | Instructional, Strokes and Concepts, Whitewater Blogs
Offside C-Stroke – Mastering Advanced Paddle Techniques The Offside C-Stroke might initially appear as a “trick stroke” to many, but learning it can provide significant advantages for kayakers. While not usually essential for basic river 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...
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...
