Playak News Flash 2009-10-30

Playak News Flash - October 30, 2009

News Watch Headlines

Dagger: Holcombe and the Green Boat Dominate the Lord of the Fork Andrew Holcombe took first place in the Lord of the Fork race on the Russell Fork River this past weekend, and he did it in record time. Paddling the Dagger Green Boat, Holcombe bested the field of 49 competitors. Holcombe was one of 21 competitors to choose the Green Boat for this iconic race.

Kokatat Blog: Nick Troutman checks in from France After the Worlds Emily and I were able to hang out in Europe for the next couple weeks. Within those next couple weeks we got to visit France for a week teaching some clinics and boat demos. Almost half of our clinics were at the well known wave in Lyon, the Hawaii sur Rhone. This was really sweet being that this is an awesome big wave with some huge air potential.

Nick Troutman: Reflections of a World Champion When I think back on the World Championships, for me it was a very special event. Obviously the fact that I won, and achieved one of my goals has a large part of it, though it goes much deeper than that.

Dagger Blogs: First Fall Descent Middle Kings In the history of California boating, to my knowledge, none of the high Sierra multi days have ever been attempted during the Fall time. The main reason being snow, good water levels, and the freezing temperatures. Due to the unpredictability of the season, putting in the effort to do a run like Middle Kings is a major gamble.

Kokatat Blog: Ronin Pros are shipping The long awaited UL/US Coast Guard approved Ronin Pro life jackets are now shipping out of the factory to dealers around the country! The Ronin Pro is the life jacket of choice for our team paddlers, sponsored expeditions, and the factory crew.

Atlantic Paddle Surfing: Updated SUP used Board Prices We've updated our prices on our '09 SUP boards online. No more sale prices on New boards, but Mike actually dropped the prices on most of the Used boards.

Inflatable Kayak Blog: The Wind Paddle Kayak Sail for Inflatable Kayaks One of the problems that occur when paddling an inflatable kayak is that the wind can affect them quite a bit. I find that I have no trouble paddling into the wind, however a cross wind and, especially, a tail wind seems to want to turn my boat around.

Playak Product News: Daanu: Pacific Angler Kayak Seat Reborn DANUU, LLC, popular kayak & canoe cover producer, now owners of the Seairsports line of time tested kayak seats, is pleased to announce that the ergonomically designed fishing seat, the Pacific Angler, is now available and better than ever!

surfski.info: Bondi to Watson's Bay (Australia) – Race report Before this weekend, Ian Timbrell and Dean Gardiner had one race each. Proving once again that he is a total genius in bumpy conditions, Dean rounded South Head with only Tim and Muzz ahead of him, and neither by much.

surfski.info: Von Wildemann scoops 3rd series title at Kings Beach Harbour Challenge (South Africa) Ace paddler Richard von Wildemann managed to hold on to his top position in the Eastern Cape series by claiming his third title in the popular Discovery Men's Health Surf Ski Series in the Kings Beach Harbour Challenge.

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