OR Summer Market - First Photos ~ Advanced Elements Airfusion Review (PDF)

Playak News Flash - August 4, 2011
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OR Summer Market - First Photos Playak - First photos of new products seen at the Open Air Demo.

Advanced Elements Airfusion Review (PDF) Advanced Elements UK - ...The AirFusion is somewhat different to the rest of the range as it uses a combination of aluminium poles and air chambers as a frame for the heavy duty reinforced PVC "skin". The AirFusion closely resembles a general purpose "hard shell" kayak and this is the one that I bought...

Washington IV+ Adam Frey - As last week moved along plans were being made for the weekend, a couple of different ones were out there, but Tanner had the best idea with some great Washington weather, the fact that it was a Canadian long weekend, but not an American one, and some stuff was still running down there.

20 Kids went under a log today.. Jackson Kayak - ... yesterday we sent the entire group of 20 kids into a narrow channel – and they all went under a log! OK, so I knew the log was there. Actually I put it there. ... he had me intentionally insert a log into 'the death channel' and coach the kids on how to get under and over it. Coaches hold the log in place and can remove it at any minute ...

Dinky Creek, CA Team LiquidLogic - Alright, it's been a long time since I've been in civilization long enough to get caught up on all the photographs from California this year. It was a crazy season to be in CA, especially for a freshman like myself. Dinky Creek is a trip I will remember forever.

Off to Siberia adidas Sickline - Hi people, Some days ago I finished my trip to California. In a few days I'm leaving for Siberia for the 8th time in my life. For sure this is one of the best places on Earth for kayaking with some really good rivers and amazing nature. Will try to create the movie about this place together with my friend Stefun Pion.

The Natural Games adidas Sickline - The Natural Games, the end of my 2011 tour. I went back to France last week, driving directly from the airport in Paris to Millau for the Natural Games. That was the final station of my trip. Six month of great paddling, surfing, making friends and discovering came to an end at the Natural Games.

Cross Over Contact Tow System Solent Sea Kayaking - Here's a neat little idea I learn't about from Gordon Brown via the preview copy of the soon to be released 'Sea Kayak With Gordon Brown 2' DVD. I've been playing with building it and using it during rescue practice over the last few weeks. This set up is for contact tows – situations where ...

Dinky Creek, CA Ross Herr - Alright, it's been a long time since I've been in civilization long enough to get caught up on all the photographs from California this year. It was a crazy season to be in CA, especially for a freshman like myself. Dinky Creek is a trip I will remember forever. You gotta work these days to truly remove yourself from the everyday life and crowds of people; Dinky was just that kind of trip.

London Test Event Mike Dawson - London Parliament Building, & Big BenThe 2011 London Test Event was held over the weekend at the Lee Valley Canoe Park, just 35minutes from the city center in London.The course got better and better with the more time you get on the course. The 1hr20' slots meant your body was completely broken ...

Race Ready Part 2: Gear and Prep Ke Nalu SUP - Once you've decided what class you'd like to race in, it's time to get your board and paddle, or to prep the one you have. If you're buying a new board don't base your purchase on the board you are most comfortable on. You want the fastest thing you ...

The Guillemot Fast Double continued homemade kayaks - Building a kayak is a long term project, it takles about 150 and up hours depending on your ability and the finish you want. Also thats not 150 continuous hours, its free time hours if you have a day time job. Things get in your way too, like travelling to foreign lands for kayak touring...

Clipper 16 Prospector: Super Lite Western Canoeing and Kayaking - The Clipper 16 Prospector has long been one of Clipper's best selling models. Modeled after the traditional Chestnut Prospector it's easy to see why, with smooth lines and a lively hull the 16 Prospector has been a favorite amongst river trippers and traditional canoers for many years. ...

Jackson Kayak at the 2011 Deerfield River Festival Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak was on hand at the 2011 American Whitewater Deerfield Festival to show our long standing support of American Whitewater and all their efforts to protect our rivers. The Deerfield Festival is held every summer in Charlemont, MA, bringing together hundreds of paddlers in the region ...

Mo Freitas on the Imagine Sprinter Standup Paddle Board Imagine Surf Blog - Mo Freitas has been raging on the Imagine Sprinter. At just 14, he's the youngest powerhouse out there today. He's consistently placing on the podium spots against people two and three times his age, and his weight.

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