Jackson Kayak announces today the signing of Tyler Bradt to Team Jackson Kayak. Tyler is known for his prowess on the waterways of the world, currently holds the world waterfall record at 189 feet and has many first descents under his belt including the mighty Inga Rapids on the Congo River. Tyler will be taking Jackson Kayak with him on his world tour, The Wizard’s Eye Expedition, and will be paddling some of the most spectacular waterways on the globe as he completes his world circumnavigation.

“My drive is to live life from one adventure to the next,” states Bradt, “exploring, learning, gaining perspective, skills, discipline and generally just living this life to ultimate extent I am able”. Tyler is ¾ of the way through his global exploratory trip as it approaches the Americas this spring and summer. Tyler stunned the world dropping off Palouse Falls in Oregon etching his name in the history books with a 189 foot descent shattering records. Tyler will not only be running wild rivers in his upcoming expeditions for Jackson Kayak but also be touring into unique natural environments in some of Jackson’s exploration fleet.

“Some people do things that are beyond the imagination of most people”, notes Eric Jackson, President of Jackson Kayak. “ Others do things beyond those people’s imagination. Tyler is one of those peopleHis drie to do what hasn’t been done before is that of a modern day Magellan. We are fired up to welcome him to the team”.
“I am humbled and honored to be joining Jackson Kayak. I admire this company, the people behind it, the products Jackson creates and greatly look forward to making the most of this opportunity.”

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About Tyler Bradt: At only 29 years of age, Tyler is already stuff of legends in the paddlesports industry with not only his first descents, but his participation in some of the industry’s most epic adventures. The Oil and Water project is one of his many projects and has reached critical acclaim winning the Jules Verne awards. Tyler himself has produced 3 top featured films to date and currently works on projects involving his global Wizard’s Eye adventures.

About Jackson Kayak: Jackson Kayak was founded in 2003 by Eric Jackson and Tony Lunt. Currently located in Sparta, Tenn., near the Caney Fork River, Jackson Kayak designs, builds, and manufactures leading whitewater, fishing and exploration paddlesports products. With the moto “Build it like it’s your own”, all of their products are Made in the USA in growing support of the local Tennessee economy. Market leaders in both the whitewater and kayak fishing, kayak manufacturing and strong in the exploration sector, Jackson Kayak continues to introduce new product lines each year; this year including a new SUP line are amongst 8 new products for 2013. Jackson Kayak’s success is largely due to delivering high quality products through paddlesports specialty shops globally; all supported by regional, national and international team members who are engaged to promote the paddling lifestyle.