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The making of a Rock Star

23 October 2011 / / 0 Comments

How is a ROCK STAR made? from JacksonKayak Euro on Vimeo.

Lapstrap Guide

18 October 2011 / / 1 Comment

Before I discuss the fitting of such devices in a boat I need to make something perfectly clear – Any device that slows down or restricts your exit from your boat is DANGEROUS, there is a reason why they are termed SUICIDE STRAPS. If you are daft enough to fit a lapstrap, thigh straps or any other system then it is at your own risk. Unsponsored and the kayakers who have submitted images of there systems take NO RESPONSIBILITY for damage caused to boats or lives resulting from the use of such systems. You’ve been warned! If you do decide to install a system please take note of the following guidelines:

Any system MUST be quick release

Any system MUST be quick release

If you’re getting munched in a hole you must be able to get out

Any system MUST be quick release

You get the message!

Fitting a strap system

For this job you will be dealing with the seat of your boat. There is no need to drill or tamper with the boat shell. This could easily mean leaks, or permanent damage!
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Hand of God (HOG) DIY Guide

14 October 2011 / / 0 Comments

The HOG (Hand of God) is a helmet retention system that comes fitted as standard to all new Shred Ready helmets but is also sold individually as an upgrade.

This guide shows the fitting of a HOG to a Shred Ready Scrappy helmet, although the same principles apply if you wished to fit a HOG to another helmet brand.
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Liquid Logic Composite Prototype

4 October 2011 / / 0 Comments

Wow!

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Dragorossi Stinger

25 September 2011 / / 0 Comments

Over the past two months I have been testing out the new Dragorossi Stinger. The boat arrived fully wrapped along with a Dragorossi Pintail. These two boats were the first Dragorossi kayaks I had seen in the flesh so I was eager to check them out.

From the Dragorossi Web Site:

“The goal: to create a new design that would permit its user to do several things in the same boat, and not feel limited in any of them by compromise. The sort of kayak where you can go creeking on Friday, enter a Rodeo on Saturday, and teach your friend to paddle in on Sunday.”

So does the boat measure up? Well…..

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Doc’s Pro Plugs – Review

24 September 2011 / / 0 Comments

Been kayaking a long time? In the cooler waters of the UK and northern Europe? If you have, you may have growth in your inner ear that is closing your ear canal, and will affect your hearing long-term.

Doc's Pro Plugs - Review
Doc’s Pro Plugs – Review

When the ear is exposed to water and cold wind over a period of time the ear canal can narrow due to bone growth. The only solution to the problem is surgery. Many kayakers are now aware of “surfers ear” and have started to wear neoprene skullcaps to protect the ears, however surfers have found that wearing skullcaps doesn’t always prevent surfers ear.

For some time now surfers in the US and Australia have been using earplugs for protection for sometime and in particular the Doc’s Pro Plug range. These currently retail in the UK for around £13, which is a little bit different from the 50p kind you can pick up from any chemist or drug store.

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New paddle time

22 September 2011 / / 0 Comments

After reading about my current Sidekick paddles on the Werner website, it seems (given the specs) that I need to be looking for an alternative paddle!

The best choice for strong well conditioned play boaters!

Werner Double Diamond

22 September 2011 / / 2 Comments

The Werner bent-shaft paddles have been great for us since they were introduced. The carbon shafts seem next to indestructible and the blades last a long time usually wearing down to a smaller size over long periods of use.


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Liquid Logic Design

19 September 2011 / / 0 Comments

Liquidlogic Stomper – Design Talk from Team Liquidlogic Kayaks on Vimeo.

Palm – Ladies Element Dry Suit

19 September 2011 / / 0 Comments

Palm @ Kanumesse – new Ladies Element suit! from James Bebbington on Vimeo.

New Dagger Mamba

19 September 2011 / / 0 Comments

Looks very interesting.

Sweet Strutter

19 September 2011 / / 1 Comment

The Sweet Strutter is a very light, fashionably formed playboater’s helmet, complete with a baseball-cap style curved bill. It has easy-to-fit outfitting kit locks in place with the use of Velcro, allowing the helmet to be tailored to fit.

As with most helmets the fit is key, and not all helmets fit all heads. Originally the strutter came in a one size fits all variety and although I got on OK with it the helmet tended to cause headaches after a while. Thankfully the revamp of the strutter saw it being produced in three sizes.

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