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Isaac Levinson Chile 2012-2013

Written by Kevin

Thursday April 18, 2013

Tags: kayak Liquid Logic whitewater

Liquid Logic team rider Isaac Levinson brings us an awesome edit from Chile. While he was down there training and competing for the Whitewater Grand Prix, Isaac paddled some amazing whitewater including a high water day on the Rio Nevado, which you can see towards the end of the video.

Tallulah Gorge 2013

Written by Kevin

Thursday April 18, 2013

Tags: kayak whitewater

Got another cool Tallulah edit for you from Mitch Bearden. This one is from Tallulah Fest weekend and is filmed by Mitch, Michael Martin, and Crawford Loper and features Mitch, Todd Vanderboof, Michael Martin, Crawford Loper, Evan Spysinski, Josh Thornton, Rowan H Stuart and Jeremy Adkins. Sick edit!

Flood Kayaking in the Kaimai Ranges, NZ

Written by Kevin

Thursday April 18, 2013

Tags: creeking kayak whitewater

After months of drought in NZ the rain finally came so Ben Brown headed for the the hills to paddle on the Kaimai Ranges epic creeks. Watch as Ben and friends charge hard on the Tuakopai and Wainui Rivers in the North Island of New Zealand. Awesomeness.

Huka Falls Sunday Session with Ben Brown

Written by Kevin

Wednesday April 17, 2013

Tags: kayak whitewater

Watch New Zealander and Red Bull team rider Ben Brown in this new taster video from the Red Bull Chronicles team. Ben styles Huka Falls on a beautiful Sunday day on New Zealand's North Island. Definitely check it out.

North Fork of the French Broad

Written by Kevin

Wednesday April 17, 2013

Tags: creeking kayak whitewater

Seth Scott brings us a cool short video entitled "North Fizzle of the French Dizzle." In this vid, Scott and friends are charging down the North Fork of the French Broad. Looks absolutely beautiful and a blast to run.

C1 Dagger RPM on the Futaleufu

Written by Kevin

Wednesday April 17, 2013

Tags: Dagger kayak whitewater

Joel McCune brings us a quick vid of a run on the Futaleufu in Chile in his Dagger RPM. Joel modified the RPM for C1 and had an absolute blast surfing and carving his way down the Fu. Check it out.

Freestyle Kayaking: How to Mc'Nasty

Written by Kevin

Wednesday April 17, 2013

Tags: Freestyle Instructional kayak playboat whitewater

In light of the U.S. Freestyle Team Trials coming up at the NOC, here is a new instructional video from Pringle and Katya about how to throw a Mc'Nasty in a hole. The Mc'Nasty is one of the highest scoring tricks and one of the most impressive to watch. Check it.

Eric Deguil 2012

Written by Kevin

Tuesday April 16, 2013

Tags: kayak whitewater

The fast Frenchman, Eric Deguil, brings us a highlights video from his 2012 season. Watch the two times AWP world series champion (2011 and 2012) and Liquid Logic team member tear it up all over the world including the Whitewater Grand Prix.

The Laurel Fork of the Doe

Written by Kevin

Tuesday April 16, 2013

Tags: creeking kayak whitewater

Jamison Evans brings us a great video of him and friends doing a run down the Laurel Fork of the Doe. This is a great run in a beautiful gorge that is completely isolated and pretty much only accessible by kayak. Check it out.

West Fork Tuckasegee - First Release

Written by Kevin

Tuesday April 16, 2013

Tags: creeking kayak whitewater

American Whitewater has been working with Duke Power and other partners to provide recreational releases on North Carolina's West Fork of the Tuckasegee River since 2000. They have agreed to 7 releases per year for 30 years. Thanks so much to all involved and check out the video of this new run.

Team Pyranha 2013 Promo

Written by Kevin

Monday April 15, 2013

Tags: creeking Freestyle kayak playboat Pyranha whitewater

Pyranha kayaks brings us the Team Pyranha 2013 Promo. This is a very well done 12+ minute highlights video of what Pyranha's tream riders have been up to this year. Watch those Demshitz do everything from play boating tours, stout drops and the grand canyon.

Leap of Faith

Written by Kevin

Friday April 12, 2013

Tags: kayak whitewater

Armada Media brings us another awesome 2013 Tallulah Fest Video Contest Entry. Leap of Faith has some stellar editing, a great soundtrack and some fantastic whitewater kayaking. Great video to end on before Tallulah Fest Weekend. Have a great one!

Rio Florin 2013 - SUBSTANTIAL TV

Written by Kevin

Friday April 12, 2013

Tags: kayak Substantial TV whitewater

It's Friday, the rivers are flowing AND there is a new Substantial TV short edit. Today is a good day. Watch Evan, Isaac Levinson and Nate Garcia tackle the Rio Florin in Lago Ranco, one of the steepest runs in Chile. Enjoy.

Hard to Top - 2012 REEL

Written by Kevin

Friday April 12, 2013

Tags: kayak whitewater

Check out a video from Level Six athlete, JP Paiement. JP relects back on his 2012 year and his many travels in search of whitewater to paddle. He was able to paddle many of his local runs but also got a first descent in Nunavik and ran the mighty White Nile.

Rescue for River Runners: Episode 9 - Self Rescue

Written by Kevin

Thursday April 11, 2013

Tags: Instructional whitewater

Have another installment of Rescue for River Runners for you. In Episode 9, swiftwater rescue instructor Jim Coffey shows you the basic techniques for self-rescue, your first and best option for escaping trouble on the river.

Jackson Kayak Karma Promo

Written by Kevin

Thursday April 11, 2013

Tags: creeking Jackson Karma whitewater

Looking like a Jackson Kayak kinda day. Jackson just unleashed a promo for their newest creekboat, the Karma. This boat handles it all, steep creeks, big water, shallow rivers, and racing. Check it.

Waiting for the Rain in Ingleton

Written by Kevin

Wednesday April 10, 2013

Tags: creeking kayak whitewater

Sam Ellis, Simon Tapley and Jason Raper bring us a new whitewater kayaking video called "Waiting for the Rain in Ingleton." The guys traveled to Ingleton for the waterfalls but there was no water. They waited it out, the rain came and it was on. Check it.

DEMSHITZ THE MOVIE - Chile and Argentina

Written by Kevin

Tuesday April 9, 2013

Tags: Demshitz kayak whitewater

Look out! After much demand, Demshitz The Movie is now available to watch for free on Vimeo. This is the first part of the movie which covers Chile and Argentina. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Falling With Authority

Written by Kevin

Tuesday April 9, 2013

Tags: kayak whitewater

Eliot Berz and Hunt Jennings bring us a sick edit called Falling With Authority. This video features some great whitewater kayaking in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, California, Oregon and Chile along with a cool soundtrack by the Glitch Mob. Check it.

Rocks Gradient & Water

Written by Kevin

Tuesday April 9, 2013

Tags: creeking kayak whitewater

Got a new 2013 Tallulah Fest entry from Colin Hunt for the video contest. Very cool video featuring a ton of great paddlers. Tallulah Fest is this weekend, April 12-14 so get out there and have a blast!

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