Astral Green Jacket – First Look ~ Sweet Rocker 2013 – First Look

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 17, 2013.

News Watch Astral Green Jacket – First Look unsponsored - I was never really a big fan of the previous Astral Green Jacket. I loved the features and the design but it simply didn't fit me very well. Clay'S Critique Karma Creekboat Video Review Jackson Kayak - Never 100% happy with any of the countless kayaks I've owned, borrowed or tested, a goal of mine at Jackson Kayak is to push our kayaks as close as we can get to EJ's design goals plus that intangible this is just a good boat" status every single time. My Top 3 Favorite Creeks in The South East Dagger Blogs - The South East has long been known as a powerhouse in creek boating. I have sculpted my skills on the many amazing creeks within the S.E. watersheds but three stick out to me as being the best our area has to offer. Sweet Rocker 2013 – First Look unsponsored - The Sweet Rocker is back for 2013 with what looks like a tweaked Occigrip QR (red in image) and baby blue/orange colour scheme. Its still in half cut format with an optional peak and ear pads. The Big Banana Down Hill Kayaking - After spending out first full day in Mexico paddling the Roadside section of the Rio Alseseca .we returned to Aventurec and ended up spending the evening drinking a few beers with German paddler Julian Schafer and Canadian paddlers Mikkel St. License to Paddle Jackson Kayak - This past weekend a group of us were stopped by Ohio Department of Natural Resource Officers on a common stretch of The Little Miami River in Milford, Ohio. Boavi river Dagger Blogs - It has been a really warm week so the water levels went up like crazy!!! Here is a few shots of a sunny day paddling the river Boavi probably one of the most fun & difficult runs in the Pallars Sobira.  First Day in The Karma Jackson Kayak - A few months ago, I slipped on the ice and landed on a sharp metal grate. I severely lacerated my right hand requiring over twenty stitches. After three months, I'm still working aggressively towards rehabilitation. Kokatat Outfits Record-Setting Paddle From Amazon to Florida Outdoor Industry Association - In a show of dedication to the world's most exciting paddle-powered endeavors, Kokatat is proud to announce a new partnership with expeditionary kayakers Russell and Graham Henry as they attempt to paddle 6,500 kilometers north from the mouth of the Amazon River to Florida. The Snapdragon Armortex Exp Review by Kyle Smith CKS Blog - Spray Decks Probably one of the dullest items to talk about in kayaking, yet, possibly the most essential additional piece besides the kayak itself. Wainui River Whitewater-Koa - As I came home from the Tuakopai on Tuesday I figured with 2 weeks left in the country that I wouldn't be needing my elbow pads for any more kayaking trips this summer in NZ so packed them away and headed back out on the Kaituna! Toxaway Blessings Nick Murphy - The Toxaway River in the Jocassee watershed in North Carolina is by far the biggest, gnarliest, fastest, and most aesthetic piece of whitewater on the East Coast. The rapids and slides seem to last forever and the whiteout effect is in full swing. Zen 55 Rocks The N.F. Payette Jackson Kayak - After warm weather and rainy days I finally got put the Zen 55 to a real test on the Lower 5 of the North Fork of the Payette. We put in at Hound's Tooth rapid, I peeled out of the eddy and flew off the boof at the top and almost landed on my dad. Grand Canyon of The Colorado River, 2013 Chris Baer - It had been two years, and Ryan (Fish) Cole and I were due for our Grand Canyon fix. This time Fish pulled the permit for our warmest trip yet, we would depart in the middle of February. Our journey would take 28 days and, as always, would be packed full of good friends and fun adventures. Jackson Supercharger Review by Laura Demers Nikki Rekman - For myself, whitewater stand up paddling began long after I started whitewater kayaking. My kayaking experience and river knowledge was a huge help in learning this crazy new sport. It's been 3 years now and I've had the opportunity to try 3 different boards.

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