Monthly Archives: April 2011

New 2011 Jackson Hero Review

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

by Bryant Burkhardt Let me start by saying I normally paddle the Villain S. Before that a Rocker. I prefer displacement hulls and active paddling and I spend zero time playboating. I’ve used the old (2008 version) Hero for teaching … Continue reading →

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Helmet Fundamentals

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

People shopping for helmets normally come at it from one of two directions:  either they want to get the most expensive protection they can buy or they want the cheapest thing available since they don’t think they will ever actually … Continue reading →

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Living History

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

We just got our first Anas Acuta unwrapped and out on the floor.  For those not familiar with this boat from Britain’s Valley Sea Kayaks, it is the original ‘modern’ sea kayak.  It was designed in 1971 by Geoff Blackford … Continue reading →

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