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

Author: Unsponsored (Page 316 of 386)

2013 Lyons Outdoor Games

Jake Deakin: Conquering The Nile at 17

Uganda is somewhere I wanted to go as soon as I got into playboating but thought I would never have to skills to do so. I would watch videos and see pictures of these professional kayakers styling it and thinking “if only I was good enough to paddle that sort of water”.

12014_573022086062327_1989654046_n-1

It just goes to show if you want something enough and keep at it you will get there.

In summer 2012 me and my friend Jacob would talk about future trips on our to do list. Uganda came into the question, we did a bit of research on how easy it would be to organise a trip there in the winter. It all looked pretty simple considering this is Africa, but that’s often the view of an optimistic 17 year old. Continue reading

2013 GoPro Mountain Games Steep Creek Championships

Almost as good as the MRR.

Jackson Kayak- Clay Wright 2013 Karma

DEVIL’SLIDE Extreme Kayak

1st Tandem Kayak Descent of Spirit Falls

Dagger Juice – Review

Over the last 10 years of paddling I have owned a few Dagger boats and have always got on well with the designs. Following trends etc I did end up with a few boats from other manufacturers but as a pure river runner I was pleased when the Juice was announced and I saved my pennies straight away.

unsponsored_juice 2
Dagger Juice – Review
Continue reading

Stakeout 2013 – Kayaking’s Big Wave Surfing

Strap It Up

I spotted this roofrack strap set up earlier this year. It seems like a really good way to ensure that the boat cannot slide forwards or backwards.

unsponsored_rack 1 Continue reading

Gol Gol Race Full Run Karma GOPRO

New Zealand

New Zealand from Lorenzo Andrade Astorga on Vimeo.

Dolomiten Rodeo 2013 Teaser

Some simply stunning paddling in this one.

« Older posts Newer posts »

© 2025 Unsponsored

Theme by Anders NorénUp ↑