The EFL is a "classic" run in the PNW, with the definition of Classic being just a good staple everyone at a certain skill level should run and be able to really enjoy. The EFL is a pretty friendly (in my opinion) class 4 run with two waterfalls,...
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As luck would have it, the same river I'd gotten to run the boat on first came in again with even more water. this opened up the opportunity for me to go higher on the river and run through a pretty fun class 4 rapid, called "Big Eddy". This...
Updated 6 years 1 month ago
I picked up my brand spanking new Yellow Jackson Kayak Zen 3.0 from Next Adventure, and right away the skepticism began. The shop employees and even myself had our doubts. Look at that big rocker with a big fat flat planing surface, won't that just...
Updated 6 years 1 month ago
The new Zen 3.0 comes at an interesting time in kayak development.Every company has it's race inspired boat now. The Pyranha 9R, Dagger Phantom, Jackson Nirvana. The thing about these race boats though is that they're developed by great paddlers,...
Updated 6 years 7 months ago
After getting the bike together and then waiting nearly a week for the dropper post we ordered to arrive, we finally got the bike together and went for a ride. We're blessed to live just several short blocks from a fun network of trails, although we...
Updated 6 years 7 months ago
We ordered our Haibike online, and it was on it's way to us within a day. We're in Oregon, and it shipped from California, so the box was delivered to a nearby FedEx location in 4 days. It normally ships to your house, but our situation dictated...
Updated 6 years 7 months ago
Ebikes are really rad. Haters are going to hate, but after having demod a few, I'm personally pretty sold on them as valuable for whomever choses one for themselves. I can cover more laps, progress fast due to those extra full strength laps, and...
Updated 6 years 8 months ago
We were quick to discover the shortcomings of our A-frame camper's remote capabilities on just our first outing. My fiance and I had traveled to the far side of Mt. Hood to get out of the rain, and while we mostly avoided the rain, it was quite cold...
Updated 6 years 11 months ago
Our most excellent local Jackson Kayak dealer, Alder Creek Canoe & Kayak does a pretty good job of keeping Jackson demo boats in stock. It's no secret thought that we're often the LAST stop from Tenesee when it comes to shipping boats...
Updated 6 years 11 months ago
This will be my ongoing review of the Jackson Rockstar 4.0. It will contain my experience and the experiences of the other playboaters I know, on the rivers near us in the Portland OR area.The style of playboating that predominantly occurs here is "...