Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view

Month: April 2014 (Page 2 of 5)

Ecuador Edit Part 2

More whitewater POV action from Ecuador.

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Jackson Kayak: Carbon Rock Star Walkthrough

Europe Team Manager Mathieu Dumoulin walks us through the new Carbon Rock Star build by Gui Gui Prod.

Contour Roam Review

Natty Cordon tells us about the Contour Roam in her Contour Roam review. Enjoy.

Good footage for a good price

Contour have never been the obvious choice if you’re choosing a camera for kayaking, but having recently re-emerged under new management, the company has a lot to offer any badass on a budget.

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I recently read a review of Contour’s top-of-the-range camera, the Contour +2. I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for with action cameras, but if you’re after a camera that delivers quality footage for a fraction of the price, then the Roam 2 is a great way to go. Here’s why…

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Palm FXr PFD – Review

The FX PFD from Palm Equipment has been around in one form or another for years and has been one of Palm’s top sellers throughout its lifetime. In 2013 Palm took the FX and totally overhauled its fit and the material used.

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The new FX has been such a success that it seemed to make sense to move things up a gear and develop a rescue vest using the same platform. Palm have done exactly this and have released the FXr in early 2014.

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Ecuador Edit Part 1

Ecuador seems to have a great deal to offer the white water kayaker. Check out Jake’s edit of video from his most recent trip to the region.

Ecuador Edit pt1 from Jake Newcomb on Vimeo.

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Substantial Ep. 8 Teaser “Peru”

In October of 2013 a group of whitewater misfits met in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Substantial Ep. 8 Teaser “Peru” from Substantial Media House on Vimeo.

In search of hidden latin expeditions we dropped into countless amazing canyons. Sample the flavor of a unique Substantial episode that is sure to have you wanting to get out and see what’s over the next horizon.

Pyranha B-Two Connect Outfitting Upgrade

At the end of last year Pyranha released the Burn MK3, if you have had a chance to paddle one its not a bad kayak, one of the best creekers and river runners on the market today, even Tom Parker has put the Everest away, always a good sign. Price £949.

So what to do with the mould of the MK2 Burn, nothing to wrong with the design, has been tried and tested on the worlds hardest white water. This year in the Pyranha range there is a kayak at £599, the Pyranha B-Two hitting the price point for club paddles just breaking into white water or people wanting a coaching kayak. Well its the old MK2 Burn, its been de-speced to hit the price point of other manufacturers, still comes with the yellow grab handles, aluminium rescue points, connect 30 seat, thigh grips, back band, centre foam and full plate footrest, at the price its a bargain.

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Now, for an extra £90 you can buy the extra parts to turn this sleeping monster into a full on creeking river running monster. What does £90 get you, well a pair of hip pads including fitting kit, webbing attached to ratchet runners, a pair of ratchets and a pair of guides for the webbing.

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Wiesenwehr Rodeo – German Team Qualification 2014

Some great freestyle action.

Wiesenwehr Rodeo – German Team Qualification 2014 from its fips on Vimeo.

Immersion Research Update The Royale

Immersion Research have made some series tweaks to their Royale spraydeck. Here’s what they have done:

We have listened to customer feedback and put on a new grab handle that retains the high vis brightness and adds a little extra grip.

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PeakUK Thermal Rashie – Review

I’ve had my PeakUK thermal rashie for 3 years now and use it for everything. It is the ultimate thermal. I use it on it’s own under a BA when it’s hot or as a base layer when whitewater paddling. Brilliantly comfortable, fantastic cut and comfortable around the neck. It is quite long in the body for me (I’m quite short) but I find this ideal as it means I can pull it down over my bum and sit on it, meaning you don’t get that annoying bunching of layers around your waist and backband area.

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Tallulah Fest Video Winner

Steep, Stout, and Steezy from Ryan McAvoy on Vimeo.

Tallulah Fest Entry Video:

A collection of shots that I have collected over the past year or so. From the west coast down in the jungles of Mexico, it’s been one hell of a time. Continue reading

Dagger RPM Max – Contour Ergo Outfitting Upgrade

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Pat Keller has kindly agreed to share his Dagger RPM Max upgrade on Unsponsored. Pat has taken the standard RPM Max shell and added one of Daggers new Contour Ergo outfitting systems.

The seat swap was pretty self explanatory (a few bolts and a bit of man handling to get it in), but it’ll be best to use the plates that come with the creek seat than just washers.

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