Fall Paddling Maine in the Rockstar at T wave by Adam Swett | Dec 12, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe T wave is my favorite place to paddle here in Maine. This spring and summer the wave/hole never came in as the river was way to high for months, then went too low overnight. Bummer………… This spot is finicky with complicated pond levels and...
Antix on the Chattoogalullah by Zach Fraysier | Dec 2, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesSo many options await kayakers during the month of November. Go fast or go slow? Both are fun but very different experiences. After four consecutive weekends in the race boat, it was nice to get in the Antix for some downriver play on the Chattooga River and the...
4 ways I use Torso Rotation by shanegroves | Nov 29, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Antix, Instructional, rivers, WhitewaterThere is no doubt that your torso plays as big a role in paddling as any other factor. Not only does the torso help you rotate and spin the boat in freestyle but also gives up subtle turns while river running. Here are four ways I use my torso while paddling....
2017 Kayak Highlight Reel by davecrerar | Nov 27, 2017 | Antix, Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, Reviews, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines
How to Keep Your Paddling Skills Fresh in the Winter Months by katelyngreen | Nov 26, 2017 | Antix, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIn Connecticut where I live, the river temperature has already dropped to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the air temperatures are hovering just above freezing. As a paddler, you can get a little depressed when the sun is going down so early, and the legitimate...
Family Fun at the Tohickan Release by Anna Bruno | Nov 24, 2017 | Antix, Family Zone, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesGrowing up in Pennsylvania meant being privy to a surprising wealth of whitewater. There are plenty of rivers within a few hours drive of my parents house ranging from grade I-V. My favorite of these is a small, grade 2-3 creek called the Tohickan, or the Toh. It is...
Small Antix on the Upper Yough!!!! by JK Little Shredders | Nov 9, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIn early september, I gathered with some of my friends to run one of my favorite rivers, the Upper Yough. I had gotten my antix that summer, and I felt that it was the perfect time to take it out of a test ride on this perfect river on this perfect day. I was super...
Downriver racing – a great family activity! by teamjk | Nov 8, 2017 | 2015 Zen, Antix, Family Zone, Karma, Karma Unlimited, WhitewaterThis is our first year being exposed to downriver races and we have to say… they are a great family activity! If you pick the right ones they are a family bonding experience with high fun factors. We dipped our toe into the world of Downriver racing at CKS...
Rush Filming by sagedonnelly | Nov 6, 2017 | Antix, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesMy summer has been crazy, hectic, and non stop. I finished the Colorado tour with the GoPro Mountain games and was on the first flight I could get to Europe. I was in Bratislava, Slovakia for 10 days before flying back to California to meet Rush Sturges to film a...
How to Be Smooth by katiejackson | Nov 4, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, Instructional, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesAccording to wikiHow, to be smooth with the ladies you need to be playful, stay effortlessly in control of the situation, keep your reactions low-key, casually initiate affection, and be funny. I googled “How to be smooth” in hopes of finding a funny opening, but some...
Bragg Creek by davecrerar | Oct 28, 2017 | Antix, Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesCheckin’ out the local...