Playak News Flash 2009-06-22

Playak News Flash - June 22, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Playak: When should OR Summer Market be held? This year, the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will take place in July instead of August. If you think this was a bad choice, vote for a better time of year on Playak and maybe we can change things for next year!

Mike Dawson: Teva Outdoor Games, Italy So the Teva Outdoor games in Italy have finished and I am now in Seu back in my slalom boat, and the rest of the kiwi boys are either in Norway, Russia or here. The event was awesome...

Immersion Research: Africa Revolutions Tour Trailer I must admit that this video looks awesome, and I am one of the biggest kayaking video skeptics around.

Mt. Hood H2O: Yellowjacket Creek It is totally runnable, just hard, with high consequences. Low water would be the best but we commented on how the rock probably gives it a V+ rating.

Nick Troutman: Yule Creek The only problem was that while setting safety we dropped a rope in, which was dangling down the entire slide.

Level 6 Blog: Jules Gallais and Mathieu Coldebela headed to the worlds The paddling level was a serious step-up this year, and the scores were higher than at the world cup.

Jackson Kayak: Jackson Kayak: Family fun The Parker boys, Garrett and Keegan, were the first kids to enroll in the program in February, when they started hitting the pool every Sunday morning.

Nick Troutman: Party surf with minors At first the kids thought maybe I was too serious or something because they were hesitant to join me while surfing. Though it didn't take long until they were all giving their best shot at knocking me off the wave.

Elements Blog: Canada trip Baby set up camp at a great spot provided by Nelson's local outdoors and paddling shop, Endless Adventure. They also hosted an outdoor off-the-grid cinema event with Baby, all proceeds went to West Kootenay EcoSociety a local non-profit helping protect these wild rivers.

Nick Troutman: Lyons Outdoors Games The Lyons Outdoors Games is a great festival. They have freestyle and extreme kayaking, fishing, dog jumping, mountain and bmx biking, it is truly for the whole family.

PeakUK: Big 5 Kayak Challenge Their journey began back in September 2008 when they kayaked 85 miles around the Isle of Wight on the South Coast of England. They then kayaked the length of the River Thames in February 2009 covering 185 miles in 35 hours

How to Stand Up Paddle Surf: Important: Hydration while on a SUP! As body temperature increases, heart rate goes up, your body relies more on carbohydrate as a fuel rather than fat, and exercise feels harder.

CKS Blog: The Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 propel Kayak Review What can you say about the kayak that has the most patents in the history of the sport? First, it's probably one of the best kayaks available for families, fishing, and just plain fun on the water. It's also a new design, so you don't see very many out there….yet.

A Wet State (CA): North Fork of the Mokelumne, Devil's Nose This run really was one of the more scenic runs I have been on. The last three miles are up there with all the best scenery runs in the state, Burnt Ranch, 49 to Bridgeport, Giant Gap etc.

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