How to Choose a Whitewater Kayak ~ Damondale Mill from Below ~ Dinkey Creek

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The world's top paddling links in week 22, 2014.

News Watch How to Choose a Whitewater Kayak NRS Duct Tape Diaries - It's the most burning question for beginning whitewater boaters, and one that haunts many paddlers throughout their paddling careers. With so many choices out there, how can you choose which kayak is right for you? Damondale Mill from Below Trash Paddler - On this unseasonably cool morning I launched into the Assabet River at Pine Street in Concord and paddled up to Damondale, the one-time textile mill in West Concord. Mountainman - Adirondack Paddlefest 2014 Werner - Every Spring it seems like the entire paddlesports community descends on the beautiful Adirondack Village of Old Forge, New York for Mountain Man Outdoor Supply Company's annual Adirondack Paddlefest. As you walk around the event site you can find Stand-Up Boards, recreational kayaks, high-end sea kayaks, whitewater boats, and canoes. Dinkey Creek Dagger Blogs - Our plan was for Jared Johnson to pick up shuttle drivers and meet us at the put-it, unfortunately JJ couldn't find any and was able to get a text to us half way up to the put-in. We had to divert back to the takeout and jam into one vehicle but luckily Rolf was able to get us a shuttle driver saving us 2-3 hours of driving. SUP Women: Sonni Hönscheid SUP Magazine - Sonni Hönscheid is a triple threat: she standup paddles, surfs, and windsurfs. She loves the waves and has been a great competitor in SUP races. Apart from this, she helps her parents with their SUP business. She's a happy women, check out this article and feel her passion for waves and SUP. We are going to see her a lot as she's going to participate in many SUP races. Urban Kayaking Freestyle Move, Set to Street Musicians… Jackson Kayak - Dominion River Rock Festival put on by the "Sports Backers" of Richmond, VA (Jon Lugbill, for those who remember this slalom legend), was another huge success with 100,000 people in attendance over two days and epic weather and water…  While warming up for the Freestyle event, I found two train bridge pilings that were only about 15 feet apart and the current lead from one to another.    I was able to do a front loop into a splat on the first bridge and the current took me off to the left ... Micro SD Card Recommendations unsponsored - It's important to use one of the recommended SD cards in your camera, or you may experience freeze-up or video corruption issues. If your camera has had an issue it is probably down to the card being used. Bart de Zwart on His Expedition in French Polynesia SUP Magazine - Earlier this week, Maui's Bart de Zwart completed the first solo, unsupported SUP expedition from Tahiti to Bora Bora. After paddling 180 miles over four days and three nights, Bart reached Bora Bora just before nightfall on Sunday, May 18. After resting and traveling back to Tahiti, Bart caught up with us to give us the inside scoop on his grueling crossing. Airbags unsponsored - I have always used airbags in my boats as they prevent part of the boat filling with water during a capsize. After a recent forced swim I was interested in how heavy my boat was when it was filled with water. Substantial Tv Ep. 8 Peru unsponsored - Peru is savage. One of the world's most biodiverse countries, Peru came at Team Substantial from all angles. Kayaking in a place where the deepest and most remote canyons in the world cut through the second highest mountain range on earth is not easy. Garry Boater X 2014 26th July worldkayak blogs - This ​will ​be ​the ​second ​Garry ​Boater ​X ​event ​after ​the ​first ​successful ​event ​held ​in ​2013. The ​Garry ​Dam ​release ​is ​a ​Mecca ​to ​kayakers, ​a ​truly ​ fantastic ​piece ​of ​water ​to ​paddle ​in ​a ​beautiful ​part ​of ​ the ​World. Upper Collawash Mt. Hood H2O - Jesse Shapiro, Priscilla Macy and I ran the Big Dog section of the Collawash after the Clack fest and found that the run has changed dramatically for the better. 2014 Yampa River Festival and Paddling Life Creek Race Standup Journal - Presented by the City of Steamboat Springs, Rocky Mountain Remedies, Kokatat, Elevation Outdoors, Hala Gear, Hog Island Boatworks, B&K Distributing, Backdoor Sports, Mountain Sports Kayak School, and Outdoor K9 We Love Bonfires Amongst Others unsponsored - The 17th of May is Norway's national day. People all over the country celebrate their 200th birthday in one way or the other. We did not miss out on the party, by road tripping to Telemark, meeting up with good friends, camping out and paddling some of the best rivers Norway has to offer. Canoe care Bending Branches - From time to time, everyone needs a tune-up of some sort. Whether it's a physical, chiropractic adjustment, or just a couple days away from work just relaxing- we all can use some TLC when dealing with the rigors of everyday life.

Forums Catching Up with New Jackson Paddler Steve Fisher (Discuss) Moving up towards tricky grade 4 (Whitewater) Need Skirt for a Riot Glide (Whitewater) Clipper Canoes The Voyageur Kevlar (Discuss) Videos Paddle Board Yoga - Pigeon to Mermaid (jblakeney) FCS2 System - A Keyless Surfboard Fin System (supconnect) Surfing with the Blue Planet Surf Potato Chip SUP Board (supzero) European Cup 2014, presented by Starboard (supzero) Choosing The Right Paddle Board for Fitness or Yoga (jblakeney) Upcoming Jersey Canoe Club Sea Kayak Symposium UK, Jersey, , May 24 - May 30 German SUP Challenge - SUP Summer Opening Sylt Germany, Sylt, May 28 - Jun 1 YOLO Board Relay Series # 1 US, FL, Santa Rosa Beach, May 29 Blazing Paddles — A Roadshow of the National Paddling Film Festival Washington, Lynnwood, May 29 - May 30 Blazing Paddles Film Festival US, WA, Lynnwood , May 29 - May 30

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