Teva Refugio Water Shoes: Teva Has Another Hit ~ Wairoa Extreme Race

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News Watch Teva Refugio Water Shoes: Teva Has Another Hit YakAngler - The water-friendly Refugio is the only pair of shoes you'll need for your warm-weather adventures. These are so lightweight that you won't even know they're in your bag, but you'll be so glad that they are. Durabrasion Rubber® soles counter slips, EVA footbeds cushion your soles and the breathable mesh upper and drainage channels help keep you dry. North Fork of Payette river H2Omaniaks - When I got to Idaho U.S. a few weeks ago I had no idea what kind of experience Payette and its North Fork arm can possibly be. I went down the lower and middle part of a 15 mile run rated WW5 and after having gone down this bit a few times I heard that there's something called "Vertical Mile". The Correct Way to Transport Your Kayak. Not. Kayak Yak - Every time we've bought a kayak, before we've closed the deal the clerks have always discussed with us how we're going to get the kayak(s) home. Legendary Wild River Descents with Charlie Munsey Alder Creek Kayak - Whitewater Legend, National Geographic Explorer, Outside Magazine Photographer, and Author of 'The World of Whitewater Kayaking', Charlie Munsey has spent decades kayaking and photographing the most formidable river gorges on Earth. 7 Pros Bucket List Fishing Trip Rapid Media - There is a trip in every kayak angler's mind that tops all others; the one that gets planned over and over again in your mind, day and night. It could be a multiple-week expedition in the Amazon, a float trip down an Alaskan river or a weekend road trip across the U.S. Kayak Angler asked seven pros about their bucket list kayak fishing trip. Wairoa Extreme Race Jackson Kayak - The second day of the NZ extreme race series kicked off on the Wairoa River in the Bay of Plenty NZ. The race format consisted of a time trial event that would be used to seed athletes for the boatercross down the class 5 rapids top waterfall and the Rollercoaster. A Deeper Dive Into Yellowstone Am. Whitewater - Earlier this week we posted a quick article informing our community that American Whitewater would not pursue the Senate version of the River Paddling Protection Act, ending our exploration of a legislative solution to the management of paddling in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.  Small Talk Rapid Media - I hate that question. Not because I find it offensive and intrusive. It's just that, unless the person who asked is a paddler, he won't understand the answer. How to Balance Kayaking and Education Jackson Kayak - I am 26 years old and in my 4th and final year of medical school. I am currently applying to medical residency programs, and yes, I am still a kayaker. In fact, I average around 100 days a year on the water, which I feel is a very respectable number. Busy living large at 'The Lodge' watergrande - After a three week mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with my Epicocity friends, I returned to the All Star Rafting "Beaver Lodge" on the White Salmon River in Washington. In The Columbia River Gorge Exploring Herman Creek PDX River Explorers - Its not often that kayakers descend new drainages. With Portland and Hood River close by there are no lack of adventurous kayakers hungry to find the put in of the next classic NW creek. Unfortunately for today's paddlers quality new runs are like urban legends, people talk about it but never really get to experience them. Grab Handles and Security Bars – Testing, Testing unsponsored - They are one the bits of kit on a kayak that I have in the past paid little attention to. But I have found that if the design is right they are great for carrying and rescue duties. Ennistymon Falls Race Team I-Canoe - Last weekend saw the second edition of the Jackson Kayak Irish Whitewater Race League take place on Ennistymon Falls in Co Clare. A short section right in the middle of town jam packed with drops slides and plenty of different lines makes it the perfect race venue. One again the rain obliged topping up the river level on Friday to give the perfect level come race day.   Training without a heart rate monitor Distressed Mullet - Although heart rate monitors can be beneficial for some, they can also be misleading. I'm still always looking for ways that I don't have to spend more money. Even though I do believe that they can aid in training, I think that humans can get along fine without one. Sweet Rocker – Review unsponsored - I have been using a Sweet Strutter on and off for the past 10 years. The Strutter is a M/L and fits great and I have on occasion tried on M/L Rockers when in a kayak store but have always found them a little bit too snug.

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