Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view
Back in March 2002 these were the scores set by International Freestyle Committee for freestyle competitions. The first number denotes the points awarded for each move. How things have changed!
0.1 Back surf (2 second minimum) – Competitor maintains a backward position with body facing completely downstream.
0.1 Flat spin (counts one way only) – 360 degree rotation of boat at a 0-45 degree angle. Continue reading
The Kingpin Icon is a tweaked/updated version of Dagger’s Kingpin. On first glance it is very difficult to see what ia actually different. The Icon has been in Dagger’s line up for a number of years now and has been tweaked over the years. The boat I tried was a later model.
This years Moriston River Race was held on the 26th of May.
The Big Dog Moriston River Race is Britain’s most extreme white water kayaking race. Named for the dam release river on which it is held this event brings kayakers from far and wide to enjoy one of Scotlands classic sections of white water. Its all about providing a quality arena in which kayakers can compete, a social atmosphere in which good company can be enjoyed and an event environment in which we can bring communities together.
Results:
Boof is the name given to the technique used to run drops that may or may not have a shallow landing. It involves the paddler landing the kayak flat at the bottom of the drop. The name of the move comes from the sound the boat makes when it hits the water at the bottom of the drop.
Boat position, body position, paddle placement and good timing are required to get the boof just right.
The Boof from Whitewater Instruction on Vimeo.
Since picking up a set of Astral Brewers last year they haven’t actually been used that much until quite recently. I also have a pair of Five Ten Water Tennies which I tend to wear with my drysuit and just love them so the Brewers haven’t seen much action. Which is unfair as the Brewers are a superb shoe. Read on….
We have had a small glimpse of summer so the shorts, short sleeved cag and Brewers have been put through there paces.
Is there a replacement coming soon?
Getting the outfitting of any piece of kit is pretty critical. We take lots of care and attention padding out our boats but often neglect the kayaking helmets we wear. How many times have you’ve been on a river or at your local play wave and have seen paddlers whos:
Hats move during a capsize
Foreheads are exposed
etc, etc…
I have seen many examples and have often wondered how these paddlers would fare if there head were to be struck by rocks whilst they were capsized. It’s going to hurt at the least.
Take a Zet Raptor and make it a little bit smaller and then give it a little tweak and you have the Zet Veloc!
From Zet:
The new VELOC is inspired by the ground breaking design of the Raptor, but it comes with several important changes. The Veloc is perfectly suited for mid-sized and small whitewater paddlers, who are looking for a boat that can take them to their limits.
This kayak is balanced and easy to control on difficult whitewater. The high volume distribution in the bow, combined with the advanced rocker design make the boat fast and stable when paddling through holes and waves. As a result of the Veloc’s volume distribution the boat is highly responsive and resurfaces rapidly. Combined with the stable flat hull, this makes the Veloc a force to be reckoned with on both steep/technical and high volume rivers.
The outfitting has been redesigned making it more adjustable, robust, and comfortable than ever before.
This is the 800th post on Unsponsored and to celebrate another milestone I thought I would gather all my recent creek boat reviews in one place.
Liquid Logic Stomper
Wavesport Recon
Pyranha Shiva
Dagger Mamba
Jackson Karma
Pyranha Burn
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