Social Media Saturday 2 May 2020

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Swale this time last year seems a long time ago now, still some good times and average lines to remember with @robhirst_3 & @ted_kayak @pyranhauk – @gokayakingnw #WhitewaterKayaking #Jibbin #Swale #Fun #TBT #9rTooGood #ItsGoodButItAintWales #Kayaking #Waterfall

A post shared by Aaron Kendall (@aaronkenken) on Apr 26, 2020 at 4:12am PDT

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There was a monumental flood on Suck Creek recently. Nearly every single rapid is unrecognizable (due to giant boulders shifting), and it has been like having a new river in town. The normally portaged rapid “knucklehead” is a lot more manageable now, here is a clip.

A post shared by Bennett Smith (@bennettrsmith) on Apr 25, 2020 at 7:10pm PDT

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Another one of my favorite rapids from the Kynshi! The first shot is from our first lap and the other shots are from out second lap at much higher water. Not sure what this rapids name is, but we were calling it the boily rapid for good reason I think! Shout @adrianmatternkayak and @evannmoore for the shots. . . . . . . #kokatat #thisiskokatat #watersheddrybags #getwetstaydry #nuunlife #teamnuun #nuunelite #wakakayaks #whitewater #whitewaterismagic #meghalaya #india #travel #boof #rivers #kayaking

A post shared by Carson Lindsay (@carsonlindsay) on Apr 24, 2020 at 7:54am PDT

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Jon throwing a clean body-varial on frog wave, Thomson river British Columbia #tricks #bc #riverbreak #riversurfing #riverwaves #freestyleriverboarding #riverboarding #bodyboarding #bodyboard #surf #surfing #whitewaterismagic #liveyouradventure #explorecanada #igexplorers #exploremore #travelstoke #lifeontheroad #instasurf

A post shared by Tom Paterson (@freestyleriverboarding) on Apr 27, 2020 at 1:28pm PDT

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This past weekend we loaded up the trucks and mobbed out to the barn for a full-bore fiberglassing bender (hell-bender). Here's a little taste of the glasswork groove we've been in for the last few days. Working with glass really clarifies an appreciation for the pioneers who first got the crazy idea of making kayaks in their garages. It's an honor to follow in this line of work and thank you all for the continued support! Stay tuned for more! #veruskayaks #hellbender #glassing #boatbuilding #fiberglass

A post shared by Verus Kayaks (@veruskayaks) on Apr 27, 2020 at 1:18pm PDT

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I’ve been trying to refrain from posting current content from the past month. A few reasons, more below, but I did want to post this clip from the first session of the year back in April 3rd to highlight the ridiculous thing that is muscle memory. The combination of Mini Bus being so consistent, and me working on these tricks continuously throughout the past 5 years +, completely overpowered the fact that it was my first freestyle session in 7 months, it’s a new boat, and it was the equivalent of below freezing on the water. Muscle memory is your bodies way of telling you that perseverance is key, keep trying, keep pushing, keep gaining that experience and it will all come together. A few reasons why I’ve been refraining from posting. Mini Bus or Big Bus have been in essentially for the entire month of April. With so many people in the Ottawa area with this time off, I did not want to influence or encourage anyone that now is a good time to get back into their kayak for the season. Nor did I want to highlight that while most people around the world are locked down, I have the ability to get outside and on the water that I am incredibly grateful for. Lastly, did not want to send the message that I am oblivious to the ongoing tragedy, yes the Ottawa Valley has been relatively unaffected, but that doesn’t take away from the tragic events that have unfolded across the globe. More thoughts behind these points, this is only a brief insight.

A post shared by Kalob Grady (@kalobgrady88) on Apr 28, 2020 at 9:46am PDT

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Solo shenanigans . With help from @daggerkayaks @immersionresearch @watershed_drybags @astralfootwear . #bekindrewind #rewind #daggerrewind #daggerkayaks #socialdistancing #solo #optoutside #whitewater #kayak #adventure #hiking #sony #sonymirrorless #water #mountains #asheville #wnc

A post shared by Micajah McCurry (@micajahmccurry) on Apr 28, 2020 at 11:29am PDT

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This was one of those days where it would have been easier to stay at home than go kayaking at a cold high Hurley. I would do a lot for a cold session at Hurley right now! @palmequipment @wrsisafety

A post shared by Harry Price (@harryericprice) on May 1, 2020 at 8:35am PDT