Is slalom useful for creek-boating? ~ 2014 Firsts

Playak News Flash - January 13, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Is slalom useful for creek-boating? Wavesport Blogs - Lots of creek kayakers want to buy a slalom boat to start training to get a better paddler. Is that a good idea or not? Slalom kayakers have a better technique rather than any other paddlers but, is this enough to prove the slalom training is necessary to improve?  Think you have a strong core because you paddle? Think again. Riding Bumps - If you are using any of our ebook training programs you know that cross training and biweekly gym routines are a prominent feature of our programs. If the routine we recommend is getting stale or you are looking to change things up a bit, our friend, world champion Lesley Paterson, ... 2014 Firsts Folbot - We'd like to introduce our newest baby, a gorgeous Kodiak headed across the big pond to a new friend in the UK. The first Folbot of the year and the first international shipment of the year. 2014 US SUP Tour Expands to Mission Beach and Hermosa Beach California SUP - The US SUP Tour (USST) ran two successful California events last year at Huntington Beach and the famous San Onofre Churches location. Surfer, turned SUP surfer, and President of the USST Ian Cairns, is please to announce three tour stops this year. Spring Kayak Fishing In January YakAngler - It's 4:53am when I hear the back door open and shut very quickly. I'm in bed. I can hear my wife walk down the hallway, muttering about how cold it is outside. She's a dairy farmer. She's up each day at 1:50 am for the first milking. ... 2013 Palm Rescue Waist Belt And Other Throwlines unsponsored - I have been asked a few times about whether or not the Palm Rescue Waist Belt and Zambezi Utility Belt will accept throw lines/bags from other manufacturers. First Look At The New V-Drive Paddle From Dave Kalama and Quickblade SUPracer - I was very lucky to get my hands on one of the most eagerly-anticipated new paddles recently: The Dave Kalama inspired V-Drive paddle from Quickblade Paddles. UK Set For Its First Ever Unified Race Series In 2014 As UK SUP Clubs Takes The Reins SUPracer - The world of SUP racing is very fragmented, with several different organisations vying for control or influence on our fast growing sport. Northwest Marine Trade Association Acquires the Northwest Paddling Festival SUP Magazine - Northwest Paddling Festival is one of the premiere events for paddle sports community, as paddle enthusiast get the opportunity to view, demo and buy SUP equipment from the region's largest retailers and leading manufacturers. There is the Northwest Paddling Challenge race to look forward to.Now the good news is The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has acquired this event, now the interests of paddle sports will also be looked after by this group which represents the interests of the boater community.

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