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Day: 14 December 2018

Old School Boats For New School Boaters

Now I have sat on this article for some time as no matter what kayaks I list I know that there are a whole load more that would suit the bill. So here it goes, popping the the lid on this virtual can of kayak worms. Let us know your thoughts on the post’s comment section on the site.

Slicey kayaks are on the way back into vogue. After years of super short and relatively high volume playboats the “old school” makes a return.

Hurley – River Thames, UK

Now old school is relative, for some of you out there it may be a blast all the way back to 2010! However for this journey back in time we are going back to the 1990s and early 2000s.

So lets say you were in the market for an old school slicey kayak to rip it up with the new crop of slicey kayaks currently being developed. Or you are silly bored with the bobby high volume short length playboats of late and just want something different. What could you go for?

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Rafting The North Fork Payette 4K

Rafting The North Fork Payette 4K – Experience the heaviest whitewater this side of the Mississippi with Dan McCain and Jeff Compton.

Featuring nearly 15 miles of Class V+ rapids and the legendary Jacob’s Ladder, the North Fork of the Payette River is a run that truly puts #HERO7 Black and #HyperSmooth to the test.

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