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Always Changing – A Kayaking Film

Always Changing - A Kayaking Film

Gabrielle Ridge is a kayaker, and this is a film all about why she loves to kayak so much and the hours of effort she has put into it.

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Social Media Saturday – 9 June 2018

Welcome to Social Media Saturday – 9 June 2018 at Unsponsored HQ.

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Soul Waterman Moves Production Out Of The USA

Production Out Of The USA

It is with sadness, that Soul Waterman has decided to move its production out of the USA. This decision is being made for several extremely practical reasons: we’re in the boat building business and need to be able to produce our kayaks on time, to standard, at a reasonable price.

The recent trade war started by the president of the United states is resulting in retaliatory tariffs by several nations around the world. These are countries where Soul sells kayaks, and the tariff hikes are going to make our products uncompetitive in those markets; sales which combined make up more than half our total business. Given the international nature of our sales, we cannot afford 20%-30% price hikes on our products in these countries.

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How To Run A Big Drop With Adrian Mattern

How To Run A Big Drop With Adrian Mattern

Running big drops in a kayak is one of the sickest things you can do but it is not something you do every day and therefore I thought it might be helpful to give you a little beta about how I approach and handle big drops.

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Dagger Kayaks – Phantom North Fork Championships

I thought my Dagger Phantom looked pretty good in red and was the best colour choice until I saw this special Phantom North Fork Championships colour scheme.

Phantom North Fork Championships

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Dealing With A Sieve Barrier

R3 France have recently posted the video below showing one of their training sessions that helps paddlers who end up swimming to deal with a sieve barrier.

Dealing With A Sieve Barrier

It is well worth a watch.

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Movie Monday 4 June 2018

Welcome to Movie Monday 4 June 2018 here at Unsponsored. Check out the edits that we have for you this week.

Movie Monday 4 June 2018

Enjoy!

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Dane Jackson Is An Idiot

Dane Jackson is an idiot

Dane is a genius on the water but off the water he can have his moments where I am just shaking my head. So stoked that we are the luckiest gits in the world and that this worked out!

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Social Media Saturday – 2 June 2018

Welcome to Social Media Saturday – 2 June 2018, on a Saturday. Normal service is resumed.

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Val Sesia River Festival 2018

Val Sesia River Festival 2018

Val Sesia River Festival 2018

A gathering of paddlers from all over Europe to party, paddle the steep creeks of Northern Italy and race the Alpine Sprint of the Sesia River. Hosted by Gene17kayaking and il Gatto e la Volpe in the picturesque town of Campertogno. Be sure not to miss it next May!

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Shuck Helmet From Palm Equipment

The Shuck helmet from Palm Equipment is now available. I got to try on a 3d printed prototype a few years ago and am looking forward to trying the real thing.

Shuck helmet from Palm Equipment

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Big Wave Kayaking – 2018 Stakeout Moments

Big Wave Kayaking – 2018 Stakeout Moments

2018 Stakeout Moments

Check out some raw GoPro moments from the 2018 high water spring melt stakeout season with Nick Troutman and crew.

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