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Name: Ben Johnston
\nLocation: Carlisle, Cumbria, UK.<\/p>\n

\"ben\"<\/p>\n

Kayak – Zeroattivo Orgasmo – fast boat, sharp edges, not best looking outfitting but super comfy and simple, not yet fully used only had 1 month (been on river 3 times).<\/p>\n

Paddle- Select pulse 195\/30degree\/cranked – great blades powerful although possibly buying now ones soon. Used half a year.<\/p>\n

Deck – Immersion Research Lucky Charm<\/p>\n

BA – stohlquist decent – 2nd hand good condition only used 2 months replacement for my Palm Amp. Still yet to decide on what’s better.<\/p>\n

Drysuit – Typhoon – 3rd hand, well used but still strong and dry (except neck seal needs to be replaced)<\/p>\n

Safety kit:<\/p>\n

– HF weasel – quick to hand throw bag
\n– Palm Alpine – lowering\/climbing boats and paddlers, unpinning boats
\n– 3 x screw gate carabiners
\n– 2 x tape
\n– first aid kit – never been used
\n– emergency shelter – never been used
\n– phone – never needed to be used on river<\/p>\n

Add a comment below if you want to ask Ben about his kit. Want to take part? Find out more about Rider’s Rides here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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