Reducing Shoulder Stress with Dave Kalama ~ Flowerports Wave ~ Kayak Theft

Playak News Flash - December 1, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Reducing Shoulder Stress with Dave Kalama SUP Magazine - When it comes to SUP training and racing, there are several joints and body parts that can suffer from overuse injuries, including knees, wrists and back. But the number one complaint we hear about from fellow paddlers is sore shoulders. Kayak Away The Not Quite Summer, Not Quite Winter Small World Adventures - This week, new SWA guide Liam has written a fabulous blog. He was so inspired by Chris, Steve, Kim, Todd and Paul that he just couldn't hold it all inside any longer! I've put "American" translation in italics when need be. Flowerports Wave Sam Anderson - Do first surfs exist? Probably not but I'm claiming it anyway. The flowerpots wave was spotted a few years back by AS Watersports when the river flooded and the second pots weir washed out. The Karma Meets Cali Jackson Kayak - Anyone who knows me knows that I love my Villain and that I am hard to impress and change my habits when it comes to a creek boat. I tend to prefer displacement hull creek boat for their predictability, rock friendliness, and quickness edge to edge. 2013 Jk All Star Review by Tod Emma Jackson Kayak - The J.A.W. has been very busy the past couple of months spreading some FREE demo love to folks with the new 2013 Jackson Kayak designs! Check out this thourogh review below from local paddler, Todd Emma, about the new 2013 JK All Star. Why I Kling to The Kling On Girls at Play - Life on the Kling-On is sweet. Immersion Research got it right with this one! I don't plant myself on just any spray skirt. Bic Sport Inflatable Kayaks and Paddle Boards AirKayaks - Bic Sport will be adding three more models to their inflatable line-up – the Nomad HP1 Single inflatable kayak and two BIC SUP Air inflatable paddle boards. Canoeist Walsh Chooses to Retire BBC - The 35-year-old Glaswegian also competed in Beijing in 2008 but was not selected for this year's London Games. Chris Brackett Wins Blue Ribbon Tourism Award SUP Connect - Standup Paddling proves family fun for the Brackett family. Chris and Jennifer Brackett along with their nine children, ranging from 3 and a half months to 19 years, have all taken up stand-up paddling, some more seriously than others, but all with a smile. Kayak Theft unsponsored - In certain parts of the world boat theft is a serious problem and given that most whitewater kayaks are close to £1000 it's a pretty serious and probably very lucrative business. Palm Rivertec Pogies unsponsored - Keeping warm is often difficult when you paddle whitewater during the winter. I find that the one area that is difficult to keep warm are my hands. I've tried neoprene gloves (which work once warmed up), the woollen/washing up glove combo and various other bits/bobs. Specks, Schoolies, and a Long Paddle Angling Addict - The leaves gathered on my kayak for over a month as work and family priorities overshadowed my angling desires. But as soon as my slate was clear, the familiar feelings of my Werner gliding through the water and fish putting that certain curvature in my rod ignited my senses. The British Raft Race Series Gets Underway Palm Blogs - The British Raft Race series came to Mid Wales for Remembrance Weekend. It was a weekend of rafting, partying and meeting loads of fab new people, and old friends, and enjoying this awesome sport together. Three Sup'S for Sale Atlantic Paddle Surfing - My Friends have a couple three SUP Surf models fore sale. Here is a BoardWorks SUB Vector. 9-3 x 28& 13/16 wide. 2+1 fin set up but can be used as Quad. A very wide stable board great for waves and flat water cruising. Tips for Canine Kayakers Inflatable Kayak Blog - Actually the title of this story should read "Tips for Kayakers Who Paddle With Their Dog in their Kayak".

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