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white water philosophy

I am really digging doug Ammons new book.I am alwaysat awe of people who are so gifted at putting into words the feelings of the things that make you feel alive. Continue

Added by David m thompson on November 22, 2009 at 12:33pm — No Comments

The Kayaking Mindset now on In Between Swims Whitewater Podcast!

On this episode, In Between Swims:The Whitewater Podcast presents “The Kayaking Mindset” – Heather Herbeck’s presentation from the Midwest Mountaineering Expo on improving mental strength and stamina on the river. Check it out at http://www.inbetweenswims.com… Continue

Added by In Between Swims on November 2, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Team Bliss-Stick's Sam FullBright Checks in from the Toxaway

Ahh the Toxaway. I suppose be… Continue

Added by WakaWai on October 20, 2009 at 2:59pm — No Comments

A Modern-Design Composite River Boat

I did not know that such a thing existed. Composite boats are available in slalom design, by Galasportusa.com, for example, and some playboats (fluid-nemesis-composite, WaveSport Project54cx), but I haven't seen a river-runner design. Well, one of the originals, Lettmann (www.Lettmann.de), produces one, as well as all kinds of kayaks and canoes. Early whitewater kayak designs were mostly copied from Lettmann or Prijon. Well, this one is not the Lettmann MK IV that old-timers remember. It is a cu… Continue

Added by David Maribo on October 19, 2009 at 10:37am — 8 Comments

TACEN EXTREME with DUEM STUFF

Tacen slalom course in Slovenija is well known for its worl class slalom races and it is one of more difficult slalom courses. This yeare it hosted the bigest freeride kayak festival in Slovenija and one of the best organised events in central EU.

Saturday stardet in the afternoon with rodeo. The best show was pul… Continue

Added by Jonas Savšek on October 12, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments

Catching up with In Between Swims: OR Review

Catching up with what happened - or didn't happen - at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show. And what that means...ordoesn't mean...for whitewater. Didn't make it to the show this year so I catch up with Bryon Dorr, buyer for Next Adventures in Portland to talk about what it's like to be a retail buy… Continue

Added by In Between Swims on October 7, 2009 at 5:49pm — No Comments

X Games Medalist Young Takes a Dive

From Killer Tabletops to Wrecks and Reefs Since he was a kid, Gary Young, 2009 ‘X’ Games BMX Freestyle Bronze Medalist, has been defying gravity, hanging in the air twisting and turning on his bike. Now he is taking his love of extreme activities down under the sea. “Snorkeling was really like the gateway for me to get into diving.” said Young, 26. “I started snorkeling a few years ago and it really sparked my interest. I learned about sea life and hanging out under water was a new thin… Continue

Added by Bunny Keo on September 24, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments

Fluid Nemesis Composite Version in 4 sizes

So Fluid have made the Composite Element for the wave riders BUT Celliers has not left it there we now have a Composite Nemesis as well! Not only is there a composite Nemesis but it comes in 4 sizes (yes that is 1 up on the plastic versions). It will be available in Small, Small/Medium, Medium and Large. I have paddled the Medium/Large version. What a sweet ride, my normal playboat of choice is the Medium Nemesis (plastic). At the 2009 Vaal Rodeo (i won in a Medium plastic Nemesis) we had the o… Continue

Added by deon on September 23, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Fluid Element Composite version in Medium and LARGE!

Good morning almal. With Kanumesse over and done with I can now show everybody on Kayakmind the new toys Fluid have been getting ready for us all to enjoy! First up is the Composite version of the Element! It is available in Large and Medium. The plastic medium Element is still available but for those who want the added performance of a composite wave kayak the time has arrived for you to spoil yourself. Below find the specs and info from Celliers. I will explain in a seperate blog what the diff… Continue

Added by deon on September 23, 2009 at 3:15am — 7 Comments

Plastic Shards and Cigarette Butts A Dangerous Diet

PADI Divers Encourage AWAREness of International Ocean Clean-up The world’s oceans are fast becoming a toxic and dangerous trash can for marine life. But this September the largest assembly of divers and like minded volunteers will join in a global clean up aimed at helping preserve the marine environment. “Even trash in Kentucky eventually washes out to the sea,” says Jenny Miller Garmendia, Director of Project AWARE Foundation (PAF), a nonprofit organization that conserves underwater environ… Continue

Added by Bunny Keo on August 31, 2009 at 2:39pm — No Comments

Now on 'In Between Swims' - Outside Magazine Sr Editor - Grayson Schaffer

In this episode, I follow up on the recent article ("The Evolution of Whitewater Kayaking" in the August '09 Outside Magazine. Joining me is Senior Editor and author of the column, Grayson Schaffer. For a look at the article go to: http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200908/whitewater-kayaking-evolution-1.html Thanks for listening! ************ Find it at -… Continue

Added by In Between Swims on August 28, 2009 at 11:20pm — No Comments

Fluid kayaks in action for Samsung Phone advert

Hi all. Here is a advert we recently paddled for in South Africa on the As (Axle) river in Clarens South Africa. Cold weather and water but great humor.

Samsung Marine from Campaign India on Vimeo.

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Added by deon on August 20, 2009 at 4:06am — 2 Comments

Team Bliss-Stick's, Dan Burke, C-1 Outfitters Guide to the Universe

Ok Guys. Here it is. My C1 o… Continue

Added by WakaWai on August 19, 2009 at 9:58am — No Comments

Instruction Dates

Here are all the instruction dates for Fall of 2009. If you are interested or have any questions please let me know. Hope to see you there. August 7-8th- Open for Private Instruction. August 21-22-23rd- Playboating Clinic. August 29-30th- Parent/ Child and Couples Clinic September 4-6th- Open for Private Instruction September 12-13th- Beginner/ Intermediate Clinic September 18-20th- Gauley Festival/ Downriver Playboating Clinic- RMOC Jeremy Adkins www.JeremyAdkins.com Flyinskeleton@cs.co… Continue

Added by Jeremy Adkins on August 17, 2009 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Testing Blog just update

Updated a. Add a tab called “Blog”. Display tab to the left of the Preferences tab. b. Display all blogs added by the user, display the most current blog at the top of the page. c. Create an “My Blogs” page with the following changes: example: d. Title the page “My Blogs (123)” e. Display how many blogs exist in the parenthesis next to the right of the title ex. “My Blogs (144)” f. Display all blogs for that specific user. g. Top of blog - display user thumbnail, blog title, by Username, date an… Continue

Added by Kiran Kumar on August 17, 2009 at 2:38am — No Comments

Rockcreek.com

Check out www.rockcreek.com for ongoing deals on boats and paddling accessories. Continue

Added by rockcreekaffiliate on August 12, 2009 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Vital Films Present Facing East

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Added by WakaWai on August 5, 2009 at 3:33pm — No Comments

CKS Summer Sale: 10% OFF EVERYTHING!!!

Check out the cks website for some sick deals on sick gear. Everything in the store is 10% off, except consignment items and 2010 Jackson Kayaks. Here is a link to our flyer with more info about the sale. If you have any questions about anything, feel free to give us a call at 888-265-2925 Continue

Added by Colorado Kayak Supply on July 13, 2009 at 5:04pm — No Comments

Fluid Solo wins Boat of the Year

Congrats to the Fluid Solo for wining Boat of the Year as voted for by French Publication "Canoe-Kayak Magazine" readers. Thanks to Celliers and the other folks at Fluid for making the best toys for us all. Cheers d