Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view
Having had a bit of kayak geekness with Darren Clarkson-King on Facebook I was pondering over the boats that I have owned since I started paddling at the age of 11. Boat History – Update.
From 1985+:
Fibreglass Gen Purpose – Unknown make/model
Ace Swing
Prijon T Canyon
Eskimo Gambler
Pyranha Microbat 230
Prijon Avenger
Dagger Vertigo
Riot Glide (surf seat)
Necky Gliss
Riot Disco (surf seat)
Prijon Delirious
Prijon Delirium
Prijon Release
Liquid Logic Vision 56
Pyranha 4Twenty
Liquid Logic Ronin 59
Madriver Legend 15
Liquid Logic Biscuit 65
Wavesport Recon 93
Riot Glide (surf seat)
Pyranha Jed
Eskimo Topo Duo
Liquid Logic Stomper
Liquid Logic Flying Squirrel
Bren made it up to the North East and the Tees Barrage. Here’s his thoughts – The thing I loved most about this stop of the park jam is how unfathomably keen everyone was to hurl themselves in at the deep end on the short course, the enthusiasm and commitment to just give it a go was simply stunning.
I had a brilliant night being a part of that and I am stoked to come back again and kayak with everybody!
Continue readingIf you spend time on or around water at some point you will take a swim. Check out this great edit form Chris Brain and the guys from Palm Equipment on how to do it right.
Now this doesn’t mean that Chris swims a lot, simply that Chris knows the right way to do it.
Continue readingLast weekend I sat just above Rescue Rock river left to capture some images from the Tyne Tour 2018.
This is Part III showing just some of the shots taken last week.
Continue readingHey! It’s Social Media Saturday 10 November 2018 at Unsponsored HQ. Check out what we’ve found and liked on Instagram this week.
Let’s talk safety – To throw or not to throw?
Nouria Newman posted this question on FB a few days ago.
When someone gets stuck in a hole it’s always a tough call. Do you throw them a line or not?
Continue readingAs well as making sure I have all the necessary safety kit (PFD, helmet, throw line, whistle, pin kit) I like to have a range of kit with me that can be used in emergency situations. If a trip were to turn into an epic it is possible that someone may have been injured and/or we could be stuck out in the middle of nowhere.
Bren’s tour of UK paddling spots is well underway.
Check out what has been going on.
Continue readingWelcome to Movie Monday 5 November 2018. The clocks have went back, it’s just dark most of the time except when you are at work. Where did the weekend go?
Hopefully these edits will help you get through the start of the working week.
Enjoy!
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