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Bren Orton Stakeout 2016

Bren Orton Stakeout 2016. Bren has been let loose in the Canadian wilderness for 6 weeks to surf some of the biggest and best river waves in the world. Huge tricks, new combos and some epic wipe outs.

Bren Orton Stakeout 2016

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Stern Squirt

One of my favourite moves.

Stern Squirts

The Stern Squirt is a classic move for those of you playing with low volume kayaks. In this video Shane Benedict explains the basic concepts for performing the Stern Squirt.

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Titan Kayaks – The Mix

Here we have an exclusive of the new sit on top play/fun boat from Titan Kayaks.

There have been a few leaked images but none have had clear shots of the boat.

The Mix will be officially launched this weekend.

So here it is.

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Titan Kayaks Launch In The UK

Titan kayaks will now be available in the UK through distributer Chucky Davison.

Titan Kayaks Launch In The UK

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Younguns Freestyle 2016 – UK

The dates for the 2016 Younguns Freestyle events have been announced. This grassroot series is well worth checking out either to take part in or to go along and support.

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Hawaii sur Rhone, Lyon

Hawaii sur Rhone, Lyon

This is a video shot by Drone Box, the Jackson kayak team and friends.

It shows the “Hawaii sur Rhone” wave in Lyon like you’ve never seen it!

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The Hurley Classic 2015

Check out the full coverage of The Hurley Classic 2015.

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It all started back in 1989 and that makes this event one of the oldest in Freestyle. Evolving from a meeting between mates in the Hurley Village car park to one of the most significant freestyle events in the world.

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Unsponsored Q&A Series – Nina Csonkova

Nina Csonkova has only been paddling since the age of 18. In the short 12 years since Nina has proven to be one of the best paddlers in the world. A true natural trains and paddles hard thus achieving world wide freestyle success. It is truly a great honour that Nina has agreed to take part in the Unsponsored Q&A series.

Unsponsored Q&A Series - Nina Csonkova

Tell us a little a bit about you accomplishments in the canoeing/kayaking world.

I got two times silver medals and one bronze medal from the Kayak Freestyle European Championships. I was first and third in overall world cup rankings and I have won Euro Cups several times in a row.

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HPP – Best Course In The World

I received many many messages asking about the new summer setup so here’s a video shot in 2 sessions to show just what it’s like and how good it is.

The setup will be back next year! It’s fast, dynamic, and varied. Just what UK paddlers need to develop the skills they need to be competitive!

HPP - Best course in the World

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Boof And Destroy – Gauley River

Boof and Destroy - Gauley River

Boof and Destroy crew on their home run, Gauley River in Southern WV.

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Bren Orton – Freestyle World Champs 2015

This short edit shows how great a paddle Mr Bren Orton is. Awesome.

Bren Orton

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Peak UK Events

Many years ago Peak UK ran a series of events across the UK. All were based at whitewater courses across the UK.

It was so long ago many of the photographs were on film and are black & white! For many paddlers this was their first taste of competition. Quite a few have continued on to be part of Team GB.

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