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The Lost Valley of the Merced – Episode 3

The Lost Valley of the Merced - Episode 3

Steve Fisher takes on the Toxaway River, which is like a one-day version of the Merced in Yosemite. A few trees and bumps in the rapids up the ante on this fast-paced run.

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Kayaking California – Episode 1 Upper Cherry

Kayaking California - Episode 1 Upper Cherry

Jonas Grünewald and Nils Dippon went kayaking in California and hit the Upper Cherry. Big hikes in, big granite and tough whitewater. The ultimate stout whitewater destination.

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NRS Crux Drysuit – Review

The Crux drysuit by Idaho based NRS is a front entry drysuit meaning that using the zip is far easier to do by yourself compared to a zip positioned on the rear of a suit.

NRS Crux Dry Suit Review
NRS Crux Drysuit – Review

This review looks at the new Mens NRS Crux. Thankfully for the female paddling population NRS also have a womens version with a drop seat for comfort breaks.

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Bombing Down Suck Crick

Another great edit from OGP Productions.

Bombing Down Suck Crick

Located roughly 10 miles from Chattanooga are some of the best quality rapids on Walden’s Ridge. Suck Creek has been a local favorite for decades and offers some classes class IV-V southeastern creek boating. This lap was around 1 foot, a rare occurrence in August.

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SUP Silver Creek California

Fletcher Burton stand up paddling (SUP) South Silver Creek in California. A superb achievement. This SUP stuff has mileage.

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Video of Fletcher Burton’s epic stand up paddling (SUP) descent of South Silver Creek’s 600 foot per mile section. South Silver has always allured whitewater enthusiasts to it’s granite paradise of waterfalls and slides. It was no surprise to us when Fletcher called and wanted to try it’s first SUP descent. The sport of SUP has migrated inland and continues to grow with new vertical descents. Determined to take these “limits” to an entirely whole new level, Fletcher charged it and attempted every drop at least twice (even with a busted leg after Skyscraper).

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O.Cn On The Green

I think we need more Canoeing on Unsponsored.

This edit from KrazyCBoater shows some great canoe action on the Green River.

O.Cn On The Green

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Running the Merced River – Episode 2

Steve Fisher and Pat Keller continue their journey down the Merced River in the Yosemite National Park.

Running the Merced River -  Episode 2

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The Lost Valley of the Merced

Earlier this year Steve Fisher and Pat Keller ran the Merced river the Yosemite National Park (USA).

The Lost Valley of the Merced

Episode one from Outside TV gives a pretty good feel of what is to come. I am not convinced about the “Professional Stunt. Do Not Attempt” warnings through this edit.

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Nantahala Cascades

Mark Kieran takes a low water run down the Nantahala Cascades.

Nantahala Cascades

Parts of the run remind me of the Swale here in the UK.

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Lava Falls Short

Zach Gnarboro takes on Lava Falls on the Colorado river.

Lava Fall

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Bear Creek – Northeast PA

Bear Creek

Demshitz got on the elusive Bear Creek tributary of the Lehigh River in Northeast PA. One of the best micro creeks around! demshitz.com

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Threewaves Nose Clips Available In The UK & Ireland

Threewaves Nose Clips are now available in the UK & Ireland via Unsponsored. I was so impressed by the quality and performance of the nose clips (read the review here) that I have brought a few pairs back to the Unsponsored HQ here in the UK.

Threewaves Nose Clips

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