Re-think Playak! - Playak News Flash 2010-02-10

Playak News Flash - February 10, 2010

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Playak: Playspot, Germany: Listrup Wave The wave itself is about one to barely two meters high, depending on the waterlevel. It is always breaking, and can get quite sticky and a bit nasty. It is not very fast but most modern moves can be done here. On surfer's left is a green shoulder to go for big blunts.

ICF: Move over Tiger, the Dragon is here It may be the year of the Tiger coming up, but for the ICF this month, it's all about the Dragon. The ICF recently announced the inclusion of 10 Seater Dragon Boat race in ICF events. The ICF Technical Director, Mr Csaba Szanto is currently working with the ICF's Dragon Boat committee to promote the 10-seater boat initiative that will buoy the sport of Dragon Boat and have more teams competing.

Immersion Research: Pyranha Promo Trailer Enjoy the short teaser of Pyranha Promo Trailer.

Freestyle Kayaking & Expeditions: Costa Rica From Quepos we moved to Turialba, the whitewater center of Costa Rica. We stayed here for more than one week running Rio Reventazon, Pacuare and Sucio. We had quite low water levels, but it was still fun. We liked especially Peralta section of Reventazon and upper Pacuare.

PaddleBlogs: Fluid Detox in Swaziland A video of the Fluid Detox prototypes being tested in Swaziland, by Andrew Pollock.

Wavesport Blogs: Holiday Adventures... Our first pit stop was the Rio Laja. This short section of whitewater is pure gold. It is combat paddling at its finest with little to no eddies and a continuous gradient which is full of sticky pourovers. None stop action for 3-4kms. The greatest part about his river is that you can walk the shuttle in a quick 20min.

Jackson Kayak: El Toro Falls This is the top drop of the Micos. It is about 60+ feet, i had an ok line. I landed on my head but i stayed in my boat.

Immersion Research: Cody Howard Checks In Cody recently wrapped up shooting some first descents for a TV series in Hawaii and is likely not so happy to be back to reality in good 'ol AZ after soaking up the sun in paradise for a few weeks!

PaddleBlogs: Fluid Detox on the Polela A few shots of the prototype Fluid Detox on the Polela River, South Africa - by Andrew Pollock.

WWTCC: This Is Canoeing "This Is Canoeing" is a 2-disc celebration of canoeing, showcasing top single-blade paddlers in their pursuit of remote wilderness journeys or challenging white water. Multi-award winning film maker, Justine Curgenven captures the essence of canoeing in 12 short films.

ICF: Indoor Kayak Championships, because paddling never stops Forget the winter blues, bring your paddling inside! The indoor kayaking craze is only just beginning with Great Britain's first ever indoor kayak event held at the end of last year and the US Indoor Kayak Championships at the end of this month.

P&H Paddlers: Kayak Coast 2 Coast – In Film The 12 minute film will be featured at the increasingly popular Sheffield Adventure Film Festival in one of the 'On the Edge' evenings.

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