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Unsponsored Q&A Series 2011 – Clay Wright

Clay Wright is a professional whitewater kayaker and kayak designer. He designed the signature “Java” creekboat for Perception Kayaks back in the day and works at Jackson Kayak. Clay has competed extensively – 2005 US National Freestyle Champion, World Squirt boat champion. 1st Green Race Winner, 1st descents in 7 states and 5 countries, inventor of the Loop, 5x and current US Freestyle Team member.

Clay is definitely one of the big hitters in the kayak world and it is a huge pleasure to have Clay take part in the 2011 Unsponsored Q&A series.
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Unsponsored Q&A Series – Eric Jackson (2007)

Way back in 2007 a number of the worlds top class boat designers agreed to take part in the Unsponsored Q&A series. As a run up to the release of the 2011 series I am re-publishing the original series. So the first one up is a Q&A with Eric Jackson of Jackson Kayaks.

Eric Jackson or EJ as he is more commonly known started Jackson Kayak in 2003 with kayaker friend Tony Lunt. Jackson Kayak is truely a family business and has been producing kayaks that have helped push kayak design forward.

I am personally a huge fan of EJ’s due to what he has brought to kayaking over the years – an element of fun.

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Jackson Rockstar

The Jackson Rockstar is the newest play boat from Eric Jackson. It takes the Star series to a whole new level.

Paddler Specs

Height: 5ft 11″
Weight: 157lbs
Feet Size: UK 10

I have owned my Rockstar for the last few months and have paddled it extensively in Europe over that time. I am no play boater by any stretch of the imagination but enjoy paddling good high performance boats. This is my brief review of the Jackson Rockstar. Continue reading

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