Can’t get enough squirts and splats! Bailey fun in my Antix C-1. by sethchapelle | Dec 17, 2018 | Antix, C1 Outfitting, Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI have been having so much fun in my Antix this year. The combination of playfulness with river running/creek ability brings a huge smile to my face every time I paddle it. I love to splat, squirt, pivot and boof my way down the river. And the Antix is an awesome tool...
Antix vs Mixmaster, the Slicey Boat Dilemma by dianegaydos | Dec 16, 2018 | Antix, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterSlicey boats have made a huge comeback! First available in the 1990s, these boats are back for round 2. A few people are dusting off their old beat up boats that live under the garage, but most are searching for the newest, best designs. Why paddle a slicey boat? The...
My Top 5 Kayaking Moments of 2018 by katelyngreen | Dec 15, 2018 | Whitewater2018 was a pretty exciting year for me as a kayaker, and having had so many great things happen this year makes me really look forward to what’s coming up next. I wanted to share my top five moments of 2018 to reflect on what really made this year great; I’d love to...
5 tips to make your first overnight a great one: by teamjk | Dec 14, 2018 | Creeking, Instructional, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines1. Pack good food! A lot of the time people get the idea that they need to pack a small amount of food that is really light and yes it does make it easier to carry your boat and makes it a little bit lighter. But there is nothing better than pulling out a tasty dinner...
Creeking in a Play Boat by Riley Frank | Dec 11, 2018 | Creeking, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesBy now every one knows how well the Antix does at creek boating. What isn’t as well known is how comfortable the new RockStar 4.0 is in a creeking environment. During this year’s installment of Bailey fest, I took my 4.0 down to try to add a bit more spice to the...
Antix in the Canyon by teamjk | Dec 10, 2018 | Antix, Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines The rain has finally settled in to Alabama, and the creeks and canyons have started to run. I have been way behind the times, and just recently bought a medium Antix for winter creeking and playing. Beyond stoked to finally have this boat and to learn more...
How to Pick Between a Bigger or Smaller Freestyle Kayak by teamjk | Dec 9, 2018 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesEver been stuck deciding between a bigger freestyle kayak or a smaller one? Well here is my advice. I am currently 115lbs (about 52 kg) and I paddle both the XS and Small Rockstar. For me, there are definitely pros and cons to both. Smaller Boat Pros: I love my XS...
5 Tips to Stay Ultramodern on Waves by David Silk | Dec 8, 2018 | Internationalisation, Playboating, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesLots of people love surfing. Some of them love throwing tricks. But it’s a small and refined group which devotes their time and energy into looking constantly posh and stylish in all aspects of being on a wave. Here I will give five definitive steps to help transition...
Magical places – Tree Trunk Gorge by nourianewman | Dec 7, 2018 | 2015 Zen, Creeking, France, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhen it comes to whitewater kayaking we often time focus on the hardest rapids, the tallest waterfalls, the bigger tricks, the highest scores, the fastest line…but paradoxically what makes whitewater kayaking so special isn’t necessarily whitewater itself. Of course...
A Summer On Wheels by teamjk | Dec 6, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, Playboating, Reviews, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesEver since I started kayaking it has been my dream to take off to chase whitewater. This summer that dream came true. I got my license on June 5th, and with my kayak mobile all loaded and ready, I set out the morning of June 6th. First stop was Vail for the GoPro...
My New Bucket List by Hilde Schweitzer | Dec 4, 2018 | Antix, Internationalisation, River Running, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesOK, let’s face it. I am never going to do that one Class 5 river that’s been on my bucket list since I started kayaking. Probably never going to get that massive clean air loop or do some trick that most people can’t pronounce, not going to go on any...
My Year of the McNasty by Anna Bruno | Dec 3, 2018 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, WW Disciplines2018 has been “The Year of the McNasty” for me. Technically, I’ve been working on this trick for longer than a year, okay, longer than I would like to admit… but getting to be consistent and adaptable on both sides has been a significant goal of mine for the last...
