Zet Director Test ~ Life on The Nile – After The Dam ~ Pyranha Burn

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The world's top paddling links in week 19, 2013.

News Watch Zet Director Test Alpin Action Team - What can I say never thought I will be too small for a boat but here it is. I got to try the Director for one day on the Soca river, so everything i have to say is based on paddling Soca cateract at about 35 to 40 cumecs. Life on The Nile – After The Dam SquareRock - Since the completion of the Bujagali dam at the end of 2011; I'm often asked if the Nile is still worth visiting. Given that I made the move to live in Uganda permanently in December 2012, I obviously still think it is and here's my reasons why: Paddling Technique – Boofing Palm Blogs - A 'boof' according to the New Zealand Whitewater Guide by Graham Charles is an onomatopeia for the sweet sound a boat makes after clearing a nasty drop. Northeast Update: Fenimore Wave Bliss-Stick US - As snow begins to melt and the Hudson River, as well as its tributaries south of the Gorge run, rises to a nice 8,000cfs we head to a sweet local feature that is perfect for some cold water play. From Chile to Pacific North West Astral Currently - After getting back from Chile in end of January I had some things to take care of like drivers license, vehicle, visa for this year in U.S. and of course I had to make some gas money to go kayaking. High Water Shoreline Creeking worldkayak - About 3 years ago I started kayaking and have been challenging myself each season to get better. With the busy schedule I keep it has been tough to find enough time on the river to push me to the next level at the pace I'd like. Is It Time for Your New Jackson Kayak Jackson Kayak - Spring is here and the water is running in most of the Northern Hemisphere. Generally speaking this is a great water year for whitewater kayakers. The Sierra's are in a low water year, but the Rockies are doing well and the East Coast is going off! Pyranha Burn unsponsored - This one has been kicking around for some time in the archives. The Burn is super popular kayak. It is pretty versatile and is liked/loved by beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Thoughts on The Pyranha Nano CKS Blog - The Medium Pyranha Nano was the perfect blend of the Jed's loose and explosive freestyle hull, with the solid predictable creekability of the Shiva. It's business up top and party on the bottom. A Choctaw Bass Pat Kellner - It sounds like there might soon be a new species of black bass. Recently, biologists in Florida discovered what looks to be a new species of black bass. Putting The Toolbox in Your Pocket Exploring Elements - The Leatherman Skeletool CX is a badass tool that has all the right stuff to be your go to everyday pocket tool. I'm not one to carry much on me and I now carry this little guy on almost all my adventures. Making The Us Freestyle Team for The First Time Jackson Kayak - I am so excited to represent the USA Jr. Men's Freestyle Kayak Team. The team trials were lots of fun, but the hardest competition I've ever entered. The never ending rain created changing water levels continually changing the hole, and just the added pressure of knowing that you had to finish in top three spots to be on the team fueled every competitor to give it their all. Benchmade Triage Knife Exploring Elements - Benchmade makes incredibly high quality knives. The Triage knife has won many awards since it's introduction in 2011 and offers a whole lot more than just a great 3.5″ blade, offering up a safety hook and glass breaker. First Throwdown in The Books worldkayak - Well we couldn't have asked for a better day. Temperatures hit 30 Celsius and causing the water to rise to a perfect level. Chilliwack set a temperature record that day. Hf Weasel Throwbag unsponsored - The HF Weasel is HF's smallest and most compact throw bag. If space within your boat is at a premium then this bag may be the one for you. The Weasel fits even in the smallest kayak or can be fixed and carried on a waist belt (HF Swifty Belt).

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