Latest From Shred Jesse

Updated 7 years 2 months ago
I've now been paddling the Antix for a little over a year. It's been the boat I paddled the most, to the point I'd say I paddle it about 85% of the time I go out. I've paddled it on class 4, I've taken it over waterfalls, I've taken it on...
Updated 7 years 8 months ago
It's nice to have good friends. It's even better when they're similar enough builds to you, and the best when they all also paddle Jackson Kayaks. That was the story of getting on the river today. The Nirvana large had just hit the local paddle shop...
Updated 8 years 1 week ago
With the Corvette progressing further and further along I have begun to find that little details which didn't matter before are starting to stand out in contrast to the excellent work next to it. These little details are both annoying and enticing,...
Updated 8 years 3 weeks ago
2015/2016 was based primarily around the front suspension and some other chasis aspects. 2017 was based around wrapping up the rear suspension and chasis, getting big tires, and fixing the sloppy work done on the front (note to self: Stick to Carl's...
Updated 8 years 1 month ago
Sunset FallsSquirtin June CreekWashougall River @ 8.5 (surfing)
Updated 7 years 12 months ago
Per the encouragmenet of a friend, I ponied up the funds for a last minute entry into the ACA Instructor training. I'd been wanting to do it for some time, but was concerned some local politics might play a factor into things (I can't get to level X...
Updated 7 years 12 months ago
NOTE: Before reading this keep in mind these were just initial impressions, and I now highly endorse this boat!The new Jackson Kayak Antix seemed like a promising boat when I first saw it. I'm a big fan of Jackson and paddle their boats pretty much...
Updated 7 years 1 month ago
The short version goes like this:Got boat, compared to 2016 rockstar I just didn't like it.Paddled on a personally challenging Creek, wasn't sold on it.Paddled on creek in my comfort level, started to dig it.Ran more rivers, kept digging it more....
Updated 8 years 6 months ago
The AT Eddy has been my primary paddle since I really got into paddling, and remains my primary paddle of choice. I picked my first one up with my first boat years ago. I got a heck of a deal on it from Next Adventure, and I have to say I was...
Updated 8 years 7 months ago
While traveling back east to visit family, I decided to go paddle some whitewater with my girlfriend. Unfortunately, we not only had to pay to demo kayaks, but if wanted a paddle worth a damn we had to pay to demo them. Rather than put money towards...

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