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Present Ideas For Paddlers 2024

16 December 2024 / / 0 Comments

A great deal of outdoor equipment passes through the halls of Unsponsored HQ. Some great, some good and some not so good. As we get closer to the 25th of December it has now become a little bit of tradition (and to save me answering loads of “What should I get ….. for Christmas, they have just got into kayaking/canoeing/SUP?” type questions via email) to put together a list of gear that paddlers and general outdoors type folk might appreciate as presents at Christmas time.

Present Ideas For Paddlers 2017
Present Ideas For Paddlers 2024

So here it is.

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The Importance Of Good Footwear

14 December 2024 / / 2 Comments

I came to the conclusion that footwear selection is often seen as secondary to some of the other gear being used..

The Importance Of Good Footwear

Let me clarify my thoughts a little. Most river banks are damp and greasy. Rocks can be sharp and spikey. It is probably one of the most testing places for any type of footwear.  A slip on a river bank could have very serious consequences in both the short and long term.

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Mark Gunter Photo Awards

7 December 2024 / / 0 Comments
UK National Hill Climb Championships 2024

I just entered the 2024 Mark Gunter Photo Awards — and this year they have a Fan’s Favourite Award. 

I’d love you vote for my photo and increase my chances of winning!

Check out my photo via the link below and ‘Vote Now’ — and you’ll also be raising money for cancer research. 

Your first vote is FREE! 

Please vote for my entry:


Title: UK National Hill Climb Championships 2024


Description: The UK National Hill Climb Championships 2024. Rider catches up with his minute man with only a few 100 metres left until the finish line.

Link to vote:

https://markgunterphotoawards2024.us.launchpad6.com/mgpaphotocompetition/entry/98

GuiGui x Pyranha Helectron Kayak

26 September 2024 / / 0 Comments

Pyranha have partnered with GuiGui-Prod to produce the Helectron Freestyle kayak in plastic.

GuiGui x Pyranha Helectron Kayak
GuiGui x Pyranha Helectron Kayak
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Smidge Insect Repellent – Review

4 September 2024 / / 0 Comments

Due to the sports I do I am always wearing some of kit that doesn’t like coming into contact with chemicals. Dry top neck seals for example simply get eaten away by some sun tan lotions and insect repellents. So I wanted something that didn’t contain DEET and was OK on my skin and technical gear.

Smidge Insect Repellent - Review
Smidge Insect Repellent – Review

As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I’ve tried my fair share of insect repellents, but none have impressed me quite like Smidge.

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Movie Monday 17 June 2024

17 June 2024 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 17 June 2024.

Movie Monday 17 June 2024

Enjoy!

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Movie Monday 3 June 2024

3 June 2024 / / 1 Comment

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 3 June 2024.

Movie Monday 3 June 2024
Movie Monday 3 June 2024

Thank you Bren.

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Movie Monday 20 May 2024

20 May 2024 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 20 May 2024.

Movie Monday 20 May 2024
Movie Monday 20 May 2024

Enjoy!

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Movie Monday 1 April 2024

1 April 2024 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 1 April 2024.

Movie Monday 1 April 2024

Enjoy!

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Movie Monday 11 December 2023

11 December 2023 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 11 December 2023. Movie Monday is our round up of whitewater edits we’ve spotted over the last week. If we have missed any great ones, please let us know in the comments section below.

Movie Monday 11 December 2023

Enjoy!

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Kayak Sledging

3 December 2023 / / 1 Comment

Canoe or kayak sledging is a winter sport first developed in the UK in 1822. From its humble beginnings a number of small clubs developed and have maintained this traditional sport.

Kayak Sledging
Kayak Sledging
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Making Paddling In Winter More Bearable

3 December 2023 / / 0 Comments

For paddlers here in the UK the start of winter results in a greater chance of better water levels. It also means that getting on the water to take advantage of the better water levels results in a much colder paddling experience!

When I started out paddling getting wet was just the way it was. You would definitely get wet and would probably end up cold. Gear has come such a long way since then and it is possible to stay almost perfectly dry even after a swim.

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