Paddling tips, tricks, news and gear reviews from an Unsponsored point of view
A quick run on the Store Ula waterfalls #1-5. It’s kinda easy to get sidetracked by # 4 but trust me # 5 is a bitch. It’s got a shallow lead in, the line doesn’t excatly send you out the right way and there’s quite a uncomfortable cave at the bottom… ah well, sometimes you’ll just have to eat it! Thanks for Olli and Jobst for pulling me outathere…
Niko Peha and Dan Rubado invited Daniel Patrinellis on an adventure up in the North Cascades. This is his edit.
Many years ago if I received a midge bite it wouldn’t even register. Now when I get bitten I react pretty badly with lots of swelling and inevitability a great deal of itching.
I’ve spent the last few days up on the North West of Scotland and the midge have been out in force. They must follow Unsponsored as they were there waiting for me. Despite whatever potion or poison used to try and prevent the little beasties attacking I have been bitten.
Canoeing doesn’t mean beards and long flat water journeys, it is so much more. Many thanks to Matthew Pritchard for sharing this great OC1 edit from Scotland last year which just shows what it can be about.
After 12 years Dagger Kayaks have redesigned the Nomad. The new Nomad will be available January 2016.
UPDATE: First paddle impressions of the Nomad can be found here.
As a professional kayaker it can be easy to hear about successes, but what about failures? Chris’s talk centers around why failure is important to grow as a person.
Chris Gragtmans is one of the most respected personalities in the paddlesports industry. He is a champion kayak and standup paddleboard athlete, editorial thought leader, business owner, and professional speaker. He has presented to high schools, universities and industry retailers alike, and his passion is equally evident on the microphone and on the water.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
Mark Kieran takes a run down the Columbus, GA Urban Whitewater park. Shot using GoPro equipment.
I think we need more Canoeing on Unsponsored.
This edit from KrazyCBoater shows some great canoe action on the Green River.
What happens when 2 groups of chargers rally around Norway together? You get one fired up crew of G.C. / Nutters sending the biggest drops you can find. Sometimes you win – & – Sometimes you loose.
Highlights from from the second half of a road trip around Norway with Demshitz, The Suttons and the rest of the Pyranha Van.
The newest member to Team Unsponsored is at the age where she is ready to hit the water. With that in mind Unsponsored will be seeing a few more small person gear reviews over the next few months/years.
Steve Fisher and Pat Keller continue their journey down the Merced River in the Yosemite National Park.
It’s great to see Drone footage being used to capture some interesting kayaking action. Sam Grafton’s RAW edit of Money Drop shows this off really well.
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