Liam Chambers takes the new Pyranha 9R down some Welsh classics.
Getting used to my 9R. Lledr, Aber Glaslyn, Ogwen some nice lines and some not so smooth ones. Continue reading
Month: November 2014 (Page 3 of 4)
Hōu Canoes are a new UK-based company who are manufacturing open Canadians ranging from 13 to 17 foot with choice of red or green colour.
Looking to do more canoeing on both flat and easy moving water, I bought a Hōu 13, the smallest canoe available in their fleet at 13’3”. The moulds were designed by Colin Broadway (a UK based canoeing legend) and were very successful for many years under his company name Mobile Adventure, the Hou 13 being closest to the old Majorette, re-using a perfectly good design from the past. The other canoes in Hōu’s fleet are also created using reclaimed and recycled moulds, re-established and re-outfitted in the North West of the UK. Continue reading
At long last, the full story behind the first descent of Sambaa Deh falls in the Northwest Territories. Leif and Natalie are joined by Ben Ghertner for a waterfall tour. This video is a tongue-in-cheek documentary about the kayak exploration of the region.
The last few days here in the North East (UK) have been pretty cold. A couple of mornings have even included getting rid of some pretty thick ice from the car windscreen.
Keeping dry and warm becomes really important as it gets colder. Part of this is making sure the gear I am using does its job well.
This includes making sure that by boat has no leaks and that my deck is up to the job.
My winter paddling gear is as follows – PFD, helmet, boots/shoes and spraydeck don’t real change through the seasons, although if it is really cold I might wear a Playboater Titanium Earwig. The Earwig helps take the edge off that sensation you get when your head hits cold water.
Continue readingHere’s a run down of a few of the things that kayakers, canoeists and SUP paddlers may like as a pressie from Father Christmas. All could be useful and all are items that I either own or have tested.
I am assuming that other large bits of kit are already on the list!
Review by: Kirstie Macmillan
At 8’9″ (266cm), the Liquidlogic Flying Squirrel 85 is much longer than my current creek boat, a Wavesport Recon 70. Despite the Squirrel’s sporty length, it is surprisingly light and doesn’t feel like you are paddling a barge!
For the last few years GoPro have updated their range of POV action cameras each and every autumn. 2014 is no exception with the release of the new GoPro 4. So the question is, go for the Hero 4 at full RRP or find one of the many bargains to be had on the Hero 3+. GoPro 4 Vs GoPro 3+ – which one to go for? Hopefully you get the information you need right here.
Now I am in the fortunate position of being able to get hold of newly released gear pretty quickly so have had a fair bit of time with the Hero 4 black edition as well as owning a Hero 3+ black edition for a year. My cameras spend most of their time hooked up to either a Sweet Strutter kayak helmet or the kayak itself.
Evan Smith, Anna Wagner, Sam Swanson, and Chris Baer make the journey from West Virginia to Canada for some Big Water fun on the Gatineau and Ottawa Rivers. Continue reading
Who are South Coast Canoes? Tell us a little about the company and its history.
We are an independent, family run company that had it’s inception in May 2014. We are a well stocked specialist canoe and kayak store in Dorset in a handy location for customers from Poole, Bournemouth and the south coast. We also sell online to customers throughout the UK and abroad. As well as all different types of kayaks, canoes and sit-on-tops we also sell all the equipment and accessories you will need to be safe on the water. From sea kayakers and sit-on-top fishermen to whitewater paddlers and family adventurers, we have something for everyone! All our staff are active paddlers and you can be assured of the very best advice whether you are looking to purchase your first canoe or kayak or are looking for some safety equipment and advice. Complementary to our sales we also offer a wide range of affordable and practical paddlesport courses to meet both your needs and your budget.
Is there one unique selling point you guys want to shout about?
Unique selling point – Very knowledgeable and friendly owner/director who paddles and active coaches when he can.
In around two weeks time Unsponsored will have the full specs on Zet’s new kayak. In the meantime check out these images of the new boat in action.
Many thanks to the guys from Zet for allowing me to share these images on Unsponsored.
Yak are the kayaking/canoeing side of the Crewsaver company. In the past Yak have catered for the middle to lower end of the market with some fantastic hardwearing kit for centre and club use. Although functional and hardwearing they didn’t have the same appeal as some of the more well known brands. However I think that this is about to change. Having seen quite a lot of the new Yak range over the last couple of weeks I can safely say that I think they have come up with some great looking designs that appear to be very well thought out.
Louise Fingleton traveled out to BC earlier this year for some sweet whitewater action. This short edit gives just a little bit of insight into summer 2014 in BC. Continue reading
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