Jackson Kayak Introduces Highly Innovative Flex Drive System

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 31, 2016.

News Watch Jackson Kayak Introduces Highly Innovative Flex Drive System Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak has designed a patent-pending prop-driven pedal system which allows for hands-free forward and reverse propulsion for kayaks. Named the Flex Drive, it consists of a dagger board-protected tri-prop propeller which, combined with unique articulation of the prop system, gives the Flex Drive increased performance over other drives and helps keep the system clear of obstacles and easy to clean. Three New SUP Boards From Boardworks Adventure Kayak - The Verve 11 is a fitness and touring SUP. The fast board with great glide is super stable and has carbon vector net technology, reducing point loading and giving the user better weight distribution and transfer of power. 10 Things That Will Happen When You Learn To Whitewater Kayak Rapid Magazine Blog - Learning to whitewater kayak is a huge feat. Maybe you are a new paddler beginning the process this season, or perhaps you are a waterlogged pro with several decades of boofing, creeking and river booties behind you. No matter where you are in the life of your whitewater kayaking pursuits, you will be able to relate to these ten whitewater learning moments. Solving the Mysteries of Meadows American Rivers - What's happening here? I exclaim as I look at a large barren patch of dry ground surrounded by green corn lily, and steep banks leading down to the river channel. World Bank Halts Funding for Grand Inga Dam in DR Congo International Rivers - The World Bank Group has halted millions of dollars worth of funding for the first phase of the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC's) Grand Inga Dam complex, sub-Saharan Africa's largest ever infrastructure project. Sneak Peak: Jackson's New Whitewater Kayaks Rapid Magazine Blog - Jackson Kayak has announced two new whitewater kayaks available this fall: the Nirvana and the Antix. The Antix is Jackson's first ever playable creeking/river running kayak. Nirvana, a fast, race ready creeking boat designed to move kayakers through rapids quickly and with control.Eric Jackson says they have been observing a trend in the marketplace of people paddling faster boats, and combined with the amount of racing the Jackson Kayak team is doing, the Nirvana seemed like a great fit. More Woods Packs to restore Paddle Making - A few weeks back, happened to get a an email from a blog reader Mike E who informed me of a local paddling legend selling off most of his tripping gear. Florida Panhandle vacation fishing Jackson Kayak - My cousin got married in Santa Rosa Beach, FL last month, which provided my family a great opportunity to go on a week long beach vacation. Baton Rouge has been pretty chaotic lately so it was nice to get out of town for a while. Product Review: Compact Innova Helios 2 Inflatable Kayak AirKayaks - The Innova line is unique for a number of reasons. First, all the kayaks are handmade in the Czech Republic; the factory has manufactured inflatable boats for well over 50 years. We previously published our review on the single version Innova Helios 1. So here is our write-up on the the Innova Helios 2 inflatable tandem kayak, which weighs 36 lbs in the pack, is 12'6″ inches in length and has a payload of 396 lbs for two persons and gear.. 4 Stand Up Paddlers Drown In Us This Week In 3 Separate Incidents Standup Journal - Last Saturday's NH tragedy comes off a week that also saw sup paddlers in Montana and San Diego perish on calm waters, Women's team claims Missouri River 340 canoe ultra-marathon Canoe Kayak - If you look quickly at women's standings for last week's MR340 the ultra-distance race from Kansas City to St. Charles, Missouri, you'd see that the Boatylicious team won the women's team division in 36 hours and 22 minutes. An update from a cross-Canada odyssey Canoe Kayak - Photos courtesy of Wild Raven Adventure, the Historic Frog Portage to Churchill River, pictured above. Last time we caught up with Pierre Pépin and Jennifer Gosselin, the French Canadian couple were preparing to launch the second phase of their NorAm Odyssey, a multi-part paddling epic across the continent. You Better Be Ready For 8 chutes unsponsored - If you like your water fast and steep then this one is for you. You Better Be Ready For 8 chutes from Quebec Connection shows a pretty tricky situation quickly developing and the rescue that followed. OR Demo Day: Current Designs New Sisu LV Adventure Kayak - Following the success of the Prana, the second collaboration between Danish designer Jesper Kromann-Andersen and Current Designs has created the Sisu. Slightly wider and shorter than its predecessor the Prana, the Sisu is also more nimble and manoeuvrable. Dreamy SUP Session in St. John SUP Magazine - Every once in a while, we'll watch a certain video that seems to inspire a sense of wanderlust from deep within our souls. That unfettered determination to travel the globe and see all of the beautiful places our world has to offer.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in July 1. Bart De Zwart 2. Connor Baxter 3. Leonard Nika Videos Canoeing Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway - Part 2 (The Heliconia Press) YakAttack Unboxing - August 2016: Episode 382 Werner Paddles- Demshitz Muti Shreds British Columbia (WernerPaddles) Pure Cruise - Luxperience 2016 teaser (Bottoms Up Kayaking) Open Air Demo Day (supzero2) Upcoming International Surf Festival US, CA, Torrance, Aug 4 - Aug 7 Kingston to Ottawa 200 (K2O) race Can, BC, , Aug 5 - Aug 6 St Ives Bay Celtic Cup UK, St Ives, Aug 6 - Aug 7 Cape Story Paddle Race US, VA, Virginia Beach, Aug 6 Paddle Grapple US, NC, , Aug 6

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