Catching Up with New Jackson Paddler Steve Fisher

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News Watch Catching Up with New Jackson Paddler Steve Fisher Playak - In case you're still paddling a Dancer and haven't heard, kayaker and film producer Steve Fisher recently joined Jackson Kayak as the company's newest sponsored paddler, bringing together EJ and Fisher, two of the industry's most flamboyant characters and best paddlers. We caught up with Fisher for his thoughts on joining his one-time on-water rival, his recent marriage and what's next after the Grand Inga project. He also gives his views on why he likes Jackson kayaks for doing his whitewater pursuits. Wetsuits Versus Drysuits Standup Journal - Mythic Gear provided this article and is in business to sell drysuits, but treat the question objectively, and acknowledge several advantages of wetsuits. I think you'll find it accurate, even-handed and beneficial. Team Canada At Isa World Sup and Paddleboard Campionships, Nicaragua: The Small Team with a Big Heart Lina Augaitis - okay my recap is a little late it has been a little bit of a whirlwind since my arrival home but finally put something together. Home Sweet Home on Meadowcamp Christina Russell - After a long work week, we were itchin' to get in our boats.  The temps hit 65 degrees and BOOM.  We were driving to the Meadowcamp put in ( which now officially has a sign stating it is ONLY for experienced whitewater paddlers hahahaha....'bout time!) .   How To Make a Wheel Chart: Tips for Improving Training Jackson Kayak - Cartwheels, loops, spins, mcnastys, godzillas, tricky woos. With so many different free style moves out there, it is easy to become overwhelmed when wanting to improve your play boating and learn new tricks, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Secrets of Using Gopro Cameras Jackson Kayak - Scott Blase asked me today- Can you share what they taught you at the GoPro Team Summit?" I figured that is a great idea, as it was quite an eye opener for me, and worth sharing with everyone. If you want to be better at using GoPro cameras, knowing the settings, and some of the finer things it does, learn what shots to take, and how to stage things up, then this article is for you. Team Dagger's Colorado Tour Dagger Blogs - My absolute favorite time of the year is during the Colorado run-off in May and June. Not only is the paddling epic, but there are river festivals and outdoor/mountain games every weekend. This year I will be competing at The Golden Games on May 16 - 18, followed by CKS Paddlefest, Lyons Outdoor Games, GoPro Mountain Games and FIBArk. Secrets of Using GoPro Cameras- What We Learned at the Team GoPro Summit Jackson Kayak - Scott Blase asked me today- Can you share what they taught you at the GoPro Team Summit? I figured that is a great idea, as it was quite an eye opener for me, and worth sharing with everyone. If you want to be better at using GoPro cameras, knowing the settings, and some of the finer things it does, learn what shots to take, and how to stage things up, then this article is for you. Sam Grafton runs POW at 6500 cfs Daniel Patrinellis - This Spring has been off to a slow start in the PNW. Tumwater hasn't hit Nuclear levels yet but it has been hanging arounf the 5-7,000 cfs range for a couple of weeks. Werner Paddles Pro-Staff, Tray Collins, Lands a Monster Werner - I fished the Brazos River here in TX. The fish was 1/4" shy of the current river water body record at 23 3/4" - I held the water body record until June of last year. I've been on the hunt since for the new record and have been close twice - it's coming Using your Karma UL to play with rocks Jackson Kayak - Now that we are getting more comfortable with our sweet new boat it is time to up the ante. In my world no river run is complete with out some sweet boofs, grinds, and rock spins. The first thing you will need to work on is adapting your technique to the speed of the UL and how much rock you can climb up with it! First and foremost your timing on the golden stroke is key. 3 Week Review: classic southeast dam releases Jackson Kayak -   While most of us think about the quality rain-fed streams throughout the southeast, we have to remember to appreciate the hard work and consistent efforts by American Whitewater Association. This April there were more dam release options than nearly any month I can remember, ... Black Pearl Retrofit Project - Complete Just Yakkin - On April 14, I made the first cut on this latest project. Exactly four weeks later, on May 12, the Black Pearl came out of drydock, i.e., the attic and back into the light of day. Building A Skin-On-Frame Greenland-Style Kayak for Katya Dash Point Pirate - I've had an itch to build another skin-on-frame kayak for some time now. I try to apply all the lessons I've learned from my previous experiences into each new kayak. If you could examine them side-by-side you might see a clear progression, an evolution as each kayak uses what worked well in the previous version, but also experiments with something different. Prehistoric paddlefish makes S. Dakota history GrindTV On-Water - The prehistoric paddlefish, fossils of which date back 60 million years in the Missouri River basin, feeds on zooplankton, and since they don't eat large bait, fishermen targeting the odd-looking fish must snag them.

Forums Where can we rent or buy whitewater kayaks in Seattle? (North America) Videos European Cup 2014, presented by Starboard (supzero) Choosing The Right Paddle Board for Fitness or Yoga (jblakeney) Williams Creek - Terrace BC - Day edit! (goboatingaus) Inshore Fishing Association Kayak Championship 2013 - (S3E7) (ingridn2) Fishing Banjo Minnow in Heavy Trees and Weeds (EJ) Upcoming Valsesia River Festival Italy, Piemonte, Campertogno, May 21 - May 25 Battle Royale - Head to Head SUP Sprint US, NC, Charlotte, May 22 CKS Paddle Fest US, CO, Buena Vista, May 23 - May 26 Puntledge River Paddle Festival CAN, BC, , May 23 - May 25 The California 100 US, CA, Redding, CA, May 24 - May 26

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