Playak News Flash 2009-01-31

Playak News Flash - January 31, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Team Riot Kayaks: Riot Demo In The Deep South This January, members of the Team Riot (Spencer Cooke, Daniel Windham, Chris Gallaway) took a bunch of our wonderful whitewater boats down to Athens, Georgia to try them out on some bulldogs–that would be the vibrant and whitewater-starved students of the U of Ga.

Team Pyranha: Northwest Update After a long and dry fall we have been fortunate to get some much anticipated rain. Northwest rivers getting to perfect levels for some playboating in the Willamette Valley, and creeking in the Columbia River Gorge.

WaveSport: Diesel 70 Test Drive At Mill Creek At Mill Creek falls, the 20 footer with multiple lines, I was wondering how the planing hull of the new Diesel would feel on the landing. I landed with around a 40 degree angle, and the bow hit first with a surprisingly soft feeling.

Paddling Instructor Blog: All Confluence Composite Boats To Be Manufactured In China Starting June 2009, all composite boats made by Confluence will be manufactured in China. That covers brands such as Wilderness Systems, Perception, Dagger, Wave Sport and Made River Canoe.

Werner: Ku Hoe Hawaii Boards & Werner Paddles At Action Sports Retailer From business owners to the average person passing by, all had to stop for a minute to figure out just what exactly their eyes were looking at.

Double You Ess: Got Air? I simply LOVE living in Fayetteville, WV. Within a 20-mile radius, there is more variety of whitewater than most other 'paddling towns' have within 150 miles. Just 8 miles down the road are some of the best kayak surf waves in the world.

Werner: North Cove Outfitters Hard Work & Dedication Pays Off In the upcoming, Backpacker Magazine "Gear Guide," North Cove Outfitters will be recognized as Backpacker Magazine's-Retailer of the Year. This award speaks volumes to Norm and Ed's philosophy of remaining committed to the outdoor enthusiast.

WRSI: Chile!! The rivers are cold, but refreshing, and both of the playspots New River Academy has been to have been super fun!

Novice SUP Surf: Uli Lopez Model V Naish 9'3" He was widely recognized as the best tuberider in the world, and won the prestigious Pipeline Masters competition in 1972 and 1973.

Paddling Instructor: Falkland Islands Expedition 2009 Successfully Completed After paddling 22 days in strong winds and seas, New York City based sea kayaker Marcus Demuth has successfully completed the world first circumnavigation of the Falkland Islands.

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