Experience Apex

Industry know-how

Who do you want to design and build your kayak? Eric Jackson put together a team of leaders, innovators, and experienced craftsmen that wanted to be an integral part of making something amazing. Our experience comes from all angles. Athlete, designer, manufacturer, materials, engineering, processes, aesthetics, and performance. Yes, we also have youthful enthusiasm.
Not just built for sales

Our boats are built for a need, to overcome challenges, for the feeling you get when you own something special. We have not compromised on the quality, performance, and craftsmanship that we set out to deliver.
Tested First-Hand

Hundreds of fish have been caught out of our prototypes as they were developed and many miles of water covered. Conditions such as calm, windy, moving, and even whitewater rapids have made up the testing grounds. EJ has personally run over weeds, logs, and rocks in the spirit of getting to where the fish are while putting the boat through its paces.
Only the Best

Our materials and craftsmanship are taken seriously. Each person has a job that they are extremely skilled and passionate about. Each material selected is the best material for the job, even if it costs more, a lot more. Carbon, not plastic, epoxy, not polyester, magnets, not plastic latches. Where we are not capable of making something ourselves, our Jobbers are the best at making that item. They make it as if it was for them, taking pride and ownership in each item.

Apex Party

Eric Jackson, Russ Emanis, Bob Blair, Greg Hopkins, Colton Breeding, Craig Heflin, Kristine Jackson, Brian Walker.
Built to perform

A hull that skims the water quickly while offering one of the most stable platforms of any kayak, built from epoxy, carbon fiber and innegra at ½ of the weight.
Paddles like a dream

Your kayak should not paddle like a barge. You should enjoy the experience of going from one place to another in whatever conditions you encounter. Our boats are designed to bring you the on-water performance you are looking for, in a lightweight package that responds to your every stroke. Skimming over glassy waters, or piercing through big waves, we deliver on performance.
By the Best

Take a look at the Apex Party and our list of Jobbers. You’ll see who is making your boat, and each component, and you’ll understand how we are bringing in the best, so you can own something you are proud of.