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

Day: 25 April 2020

Pro Foamie Kayaker – Ollie Jr

Watch the pro foamie kayaker Ollie Jr. with a first descent of Lane Falls, surfing some huge waves and holes and charging down a steep gorge with multiple slides and extreme whitewater.

Pro Foamie Kayaker – Ollie Jr
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Whetman Equipment Bait Ring

We have a Whetman Equipment Bait Ring winging its way to Unsponsored HQ.

Whetman Equipment Bait Ring

This 12mm aluminium ring has an internal diameter of 45mm and a minimum breaking strength of 25kN.

It is also UK made.

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Is Your Dry Gear Leaking?

I have owned numerous cags, semi-dry cags, dry cags and dry suits over the years. Neoprene seals, latex seals – all have been tried and tested for years and in reality none have ever been 100% dry.

Is Your Dry Gear Leaking

At the end of the day I believe that it’s all relative, if the cag fits right and the seals are constructed or even trimmed to give a good water tight seal you will only ever minimise the chance of water finding its way inside. In some cases the amount of water entering the cag is so small it is virtually dry, but will never be totally dry.

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Palm APC

I have just purchased a Palm APC as an upgrade for my Astral Greenjacket. The APC is a fat anodised aluminium O-ring for your PFD chest harness providing an easy to recognise attachment point.

Palm APC
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Social Media Saturday 25 April 2020

Welcome to Social Media Saturday 25 April 2020 at Unsponsored. It is our weekly round up of video clips we’ve spotted on Instagram.

Social Media Saturday 25 April 2020

Enjoy!

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