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How To Paddle Design

4 May 2020 / / 0 Comments

Just a quick little how to paddle design. 

First of all if you have not done any drawing or designing lately I would recommend that you get a piece of paper and draw out a few ideas of things that you would like on your paddle. Keep the design pretty basic. Mandalas are an easy formula to follow and look great. Equally any cartoon or line drawing will work also. 

How To Paddle Design
How To Paddle Design

I would not recommend a big block of colour. I have a block of white beside the anchor. But I know the paint will scrape off the bank and river beds or beaches when launching and paddling over the summer. Try to come up with line designs and keep them more towards the shaft or centre of the paddle for longevity. 

How To Paddle Design
How To Paddle Design
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Movie Monday 4 May 2020

3 May 2020 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to Unsponsored and Movie Monday 4 May 2020.

Movie Monday 4 May 2020

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Sweet Protection Paddlesport Sale

28 April 2020 / / 0 Comments

Yesterday we published a post detailing Sweet Protection’s move away from dry gear for 2020.

As of today Sweet have launched their Paddlesport gear sale. This includes both softwear and hardwear.

I’ve put my order in!

Pro Foamie Kayaker – Ollie Jr

25 April 2020 / / 0 Comments

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

25 April 2020 / / 0 Comments

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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Palm APC

25 April 2020 / / 1 Comment

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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Minecraft Kayaking

18 April 2020 / / 0 Comments

Luke Fothergill has recreated Cardiff International Whitewater Course in Minecraft. Check it out!

Minecraft Kayaking
Minecraft Kayaking

Missing kayaking?

No problem I’ve built CIWW for you, and you can play during isolation.

For extra fun get one of those VR things for your phone and let’s go for a virtual reality paddle.

I’m looking for some people to help me build you don’t need any Minecraft skills just basic stuff and an imagination.

Come join me and let’s add the dart to this map.

I’m looking for some people to help me build you don’t need any Minecraft skills just basic stuff and an imagination.

Come join me and let’s add the dart to this map.

Add me on Microsoft Zebed1 or pm me if you want to play/build.

Luke Fothergill
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Foamie

11 April 2020 / / 0 Comments

Step by step, making a model paddler. Here’s Snowy Robertson making the foamie paddler.

Foamie
Foamie
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Social Media Saturday 4 April 2020

3 April 2020 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to Social Media Saturday 4 April 2020 at Unsponsored.

Social Media Saturday 4 April 2020

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Ötztaler Ache – In Danger

30 March 2020 / / 0 Comments
Ötztaler Ache - In Danger
Ötztaler Ache – In Danger

The Ötztaler Ache is the largest currently free-flowing river in the Tyrol region of Austria. It is home to a diverse riverine ecology, with bank side alpine meadows and is a mecca for white water kayakers from around the world.

This jewel of Austrian rivers, previously home to the Sickline Extreme Kayaking World Championships is now threatened by multiple hydro power developments.

Whilst most of Europe is on lockdown developers have started building the Tumpen-Habichen power plant without all the legal permissions or answering important legal questions.

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Verus Kayaks – More Detail

30 March 2020 / / 0 Comments

Verus Kayaks have released more detail on their two new kayaks.

Verus Kayaks - More Detail
Verus Kayaks – More Detail

We are excited to announce the 2020 lineup from Verus Kayaks. These kayaks have been in the works for the last year and we are excited to bring you the Gladiator 2.0 and the Hellbender. Our goal with these kayaks is to play the river as much as possible and offer the most aggressive designs on the market today. We took the feedback we received from the original Gladiator and created a more playful stern and improved the outfitting. The Hellbender came from our love of slicey boating and the idea of creating a boat that will maximize fun on class III and IV rivers. We are stoked to get these boats to the people by June! Stay tuned as we will be announcing pre-orders in the coming weeks. You will be able reserve your boat in advance with custom color options!

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Kayak Hull Gel Coat And Layup

15 March 2020 / / 1 Comment

Check out this great video from The Composite Shop. veer fancied building your own boat using an open mould? If so this is for you.

Kayak Hull Gel Coat and Layup
Kayak Hull Gel Coat and Layup
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