The New Eternity Hole by Eric Bartl | May 19, 2014 | United States, WhitewaterAs some of you already know Eternity Hole was destroyed at the end of last summer. Thanks to the efforts of the local paddling community we where able to rebuild and make it better then ever. I created this video to showcase the new Eternity Hole. I hope to see more...
Mistakes on Marimon- Chile by Eric Bartl | Jan 17, 2013 | United States, Whitewater Over the past few months I have been traveling Chile in search of amazing whitewater. Throughout my trip I found myself pushing the limits of what I know and can understand about the incredible forces of water. The first challenge I came across was a rapid...
How to Rock Gauley Fest to Its Fullest! by Eric Bartl | Sep 12, 2012 | Events, WhitewaterThe Gauley is one of the few rivers that has a limited time span during which it can be kayaked. And that time is quickly approaching. Gauley season kicks off with one of the biggest throw down weekends in the country. Gauley Fest is the best paddling festival on the...
Kayak Racing Tips and Strategies by Eric Bartl | Jun 9, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Creeking, Events, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Team JK, WhitewaterIn light of the annual Cheat race last weekend, and with strong urging from Anna, I thought I would share a few of my racing tips with you. New River Academy did well at this years Cheat race. Coach Seth Dow took first in the Men’s Shortboat category- but only because...
Clay Wright Guest Coach at NRA by Eric Bartl | Feb 19, 2012 | WhitewaterOver the last two weeks I have had the privilege of boating with Clay Wright at Pucon kayak Hostel. Clay has the Unique skill of speaking his mind. He doesn’t try to sugar coat it. When you are doing something wrong, he will be the first to tell you. This sounds...
Splitwheels and Cartwheels by Eric Bartl | Feb 12, 2012 | Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterYou may be having trouble motivating your self to go and practice out in flat water. There are a few reasons why flat water is important. First what ever you can do in flat water directly relates to what you can do in a hole or on a wave. I learned every move I can...
How to improve your Edge Control by Eric Bartl | Feb 10, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, WhitewaterYou might wonder why should I improve my edge control. The answer is simple. If you can’t control your boat, you are not going to be able to control where it goes. Everything in kayaking comes back to the most basic skills, especially edge control. Edging your boat...
Chile Update- GO PRO FOOTAGE! by Eric Bartl | Jan 3, 2012 | Creeking, Video, Video, WhitewaterHere is a quick edit from my recent trip to Chile! Check it out! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3emxpZab1E[/youtube] Eric Bartl
