Canadian Team Trials for the 2013 WORLDS- Final Results and Recap! by Ruth Gordon | Sep 12, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterCanadian Team Trials Before the chaos of the World Cup, and in anticipation of the 2013 Freestyle Kayaking World Championship, the Canadian Team Trials were held August 17th – 19th at Earl’s Hole on the Gull River. I had never been to the Gull and had no idea...
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...
Hunt Jennings-Grand Prix Video Submission- Hard Core Creeking ACTION! by Hunt Jennings | Sep 12, 2012 | WhitewaterCheck it out! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/48702314[/vimeo]
World Cup Final Summary! Photos coming soon! by ericjackson | Sep 11, 2012 | Playboating, WhitewaterBefore you read too far- total results listed tomorrow! The Nantahala Outdoor Center put on a great event for the World Cup final. Lots of spectators, TV screens everywhere to watch the results, live online streaming with the scoreboard as well, and a hole that...
Product testing in Chelan Gorge by Brett Barton | Sep 10, 2012 | Whitewater A sweet little edit from the boys over at Boogie Water Productions. Testing the limits of what a sprayskirt can withstand. Marco Collela, Alex Podolak, and Brett Barton go deep into the recesses of one of Chelan Gorge’s gnarlier drops, Meat Locker. Gorge...
Just another day on the water by Ashley | Sep 9, 2012 | Recreational/Touring, RogueWe’ve had such a good summer in Vermont for kayaking…plenty of sunny days to choose from. My friend and I tookout the Ibis and Rogue for another river kayak and picnic. Of course, we took our pint sized four-legged buddies with us too. 🙂 And what...
EJ’s Kayaking Gear Review- What I Use and Why by ericjackson | Sep 9, 2012 | WhitewaterIt has been a while since I have done a review on the gear I am wearing. Figured it was about time for another one as gear has been improving and I have some items that I am really enjoying! It is important to note that there are many great items and brands out...
A Warrior’s Path by Brett Barton | Sep 8, 2012 | Whitewater We are all challenged by our own lives… …face things which tear us down to our core and reveal things we truly fear. Being dismantled is as much a part of natural life as finding contentment in a field of grass and radiant warmth. I...
World cup and college the ultimate juggling act. by Emery Tillman | Sep 7, 2012 | WhitewaterThese past two weeks have possibly been the busiest two weeks I have had. This weekend will be my last competition of my junior kayaking career. I think that in itself is somewhat scary because I guess I am getting old. I have also just started a college career three...
The New 2013 Jackson All Star Goes Huge by kelloggfamily | Sep 5, 2012 | WhitewaterThe new 2013 Jackson All Star is a great boat. I am six feet tall and weigh about 165 lbs. and fit perfectly in it. And I can easily make it tighter or looser just by adjusting the outfitting. I’ve heard flat water tricks are just a bit harder than the Rock Star and...
Midwest Freestyle Championships by colinkemp | Sep 5, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterIt is hard to believe that it was 5 years ago when I attended my first Midwest Freestyle Championships to coach the pre-event freestyle clinics. It has been fantastic to watch the community’s skill level as a whole rise up. The scores in the intermediate class this...
People were asking “where are those Team Sperry Videos you guys were making” I am putting all of the links here… by ericjackson | Sep 2, 2012 | WhitewaterEmily, Dane, and I have been on Team Sperry since last September and started making a video each month that showcases what we are doing, who we are, etc.. We wear Son-R shoes the new Sperry line of watershoes that came out two years ago and have been evolving since...
