First Impressions of RockStar 4.0 by Kat and David Levitt | Jul 12, 2018 | Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI just paddled the New RockStar 4.0 at Hell Hole and am super impressed! The video below is a quick edit from my first ten rides. I am 5’7″ and 175 pounds. 31″ inseam size 11 foot. My seat is 1 forward from the middle. I have a foot block with 3...
Fun for the Whole Family at CKS Paddle Fest 2018 by kelloggfamily | Jul 11, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe water level for CKS Paddle Fest this year was prime!! The play hole was deep and retentive making it great for those high scoring tricks. During my practice rides I was feeling great and ready to go. My only goal was to beat my bro Dally haha and my PR which was...
Party Surfing – a fun way to develop boat control by Vincent Family | Jul 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWe have used party surfing for years as a fun way to develop and fine tune boat control. It turns learning into a game that is highly interactive and fun for everyone. It is also a fun game that can be played with both kids and adults. Step one: Find a bunch of...
My Personal Best Score at Fibark by Greg Parker | Jul 7, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesSalida is a special place for me. It is where I dialed in my cartwheel and learned to loop. It is where I learned all of my other advanced hole tricks. It is where I try to progress myself and the sport with combo moves. It has always been my favorite play spot and I...
The Colorado Tour – The Greg Parker Experience by Greg Parker | Jul 5, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesEach summer I look forward to the competing in the “Colorado Tour.” For me, this tour consists of 4 or 5 events around the state during the months of May and June. This year, for whatever reason, I executed my best rides and was rewarded with my highest...
Weekend at Minibus by ethanfrangenburg | Jun 15, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesOver Memorial day weekend, my family made one of the best decisions ever. We decided to go to surf Buseater. I had come home from school, and my mom told me that Minibus was in, so we packed up and set for the land of Canadia. When we arrived on Saturday afternoon, we...
Family Fun and High Scores at CKS PaddleFest in Buena Vista, CO by kelloggfamily | Jun 13, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesAfter the Golden Games competition, we showered, did some laundry and hit the road, en route to one of our favorite comps…CKS PaddleFest. Immediately upon leaving we noticed something not right. Exhaust was coming into the RV in the back. We opened a few windows...
Paddle Fest 2018 by sagedonnelly | Jun 11, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesNew update on my adventures- After finishing up with the Reno River Festival, I headed out to Buena Vista, Colorado for Paddle Fest. It’s one of my favorite events of the season and the flows this year were higher than normal, which made me even more excited! I showed...
Season Start in Europe by Valerie Betrand | Jun 10, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Internationalisation, Norway, Playboating, Uncategorized, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesMid-March and still well buried under many meters of snow. Quite literally. Although winter season was still at its very best, when you’ve been skiing non-stop for already six months, you find yourself praying for all the white to melt away. But since it did not seem...
CKS Paddlefest is a must-do for families! by Vincent Family | Jun 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesCKS Paddlefest is held over the memorial day long weekend in Buena Vista, Colorado, a funky mountain town a few hours west of Denver. It just celebrated it’s 18th year and keeps getting better and better for both paddlers and families alike. Once you arrive in the...
Smash n’ Grab: Stakeout by nicktroutman | Jun 4, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Playboating, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesStakeout is the annual migration of paddlers to Eastern Canada’s large rivers and big waves brought on by the seasonal spring melt. It is an amazing time of year as the local kayak community is ecstatic to get back out on the water after a long winter hiatus, as well...
Shooting star to XS Rockstar by JK Little Shredders | May 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Shooting Star, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI have had a shooting star for over 4 years, but it is starting to feel a bit small. Recently I received my XS Rockstar and it is amazing. I have got a lot more legroom than I did my shooting star and It is really comfy. I first used it at my local white water centre,...
