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My Eskimo Topo is the original and best mark 1 version built by Prijon for Eskimo. As everyone knows topos are the best ever boat if you particularly feel like bouncing down a gorge with very little water because they are hard as nails.
Performance wise it is reasonably fast in a straight line but does not turn as fast as a playboat because it has greater length in the water.
Canadian Nick Troutman grew up near the Ottawa river in what is know at the White Water region. A move onto the water seemed a natural progression. At age 13 Nick did exactly that. Nick joined the Canadian National Team at the age of 14, won the North American Championships at the age of 18, and won the World Championships at the age of 20.
Part of the Jackson Kayak team Nick spends a great deal of his time travelling the world and paddling. I am therefore very grateful that Nick was able to take a little time out to take part in the Unsponsored 2013 Q&A series.
The Helixir from French company Guigui is the third boat from designer Guigui Prod.
teaser Guigui Prod HELIXIR PROTOTYPE from Dumoulin mathieu on Vimeo.
Guigui produces some very finely crafted composite kayaks that have been competition proven time and time again. Continue reading
Photos: Mark Allen
The 2nd edition of what was the White Water Lake district landed this week. Now called Canoe & Kayak Guide to North West England it is a completely updated and much larger guidebook than the 2003 first edition.
The guide covers around 150 rivers in the North West of England and includes coverage of the borders, Lake District, Cumbria, parts of the Yorkshire Dales and Lancashire. Continue reading
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