Daniel Patrinellis and Adrian Wigston made the trip to Leavenworth for the last weekend of Oktoberfest and some whitewater kayaking. He writes that the recent warm weather and light rains had brought Tumwater up to a decent level. Great video and looks like fun times were definitely had.
Ever heard of Zet Kayaks, based in the CZECH Republic? Possibly not but they are all over the place in whitewater competitions, videos, etc. Especially races. Ben Marr rides them as well. Check out this short video showing some Zet kayaks in action.
The boys are at it again! Evan Garcia and Fred Norquist document their travels and experiences through a new online web series featuring some of the worlds most spectacular and dangers rivers. Seeing as how everything else they've put out is amazing, this is really exciting!
WeStroke crew member Chris Gibson weighs in with his initial review of the new Jackson Kayak SUPerCHARGER stand up paddleboard (SUP). He got a chance to play with one on the Ocoee river for a bit recently and came away impressed. Hit Read More to check out his full commentary on this new whitewater SUP.
Isaac Levinson and Pat Keller rock the 2012 Green Race in a tandem kayak. More specifically, a Jackson Kayak Duo. They won the tandem division with a time of 4:48. That is some crazy whitewater kayaking.
Ryan Moore brings us another great edit of the 2012 Green River Race. This was a spectacular race filled with fast lines, sweet boofs and plenty of carnage. It was helped to be even crazier than normal with a higher flow. Good times.
The Boone Crew getting rowdy in the southeast during Spring of 2012. Video highlights some great whitewater kayaking and creeking on the Tallulah, Watauga, Laurel Fork, Cheoah, North Harper, Raven Fork, Mill Creek, New Dries, etc.
Erik Johnson brings us his 2012 Highlight Reel. While at 2:26, it's not a very long video, it is packed with some awesome whitewater kayaking action. Freewheel off 50/50 and much much more!
The Jackson Kayak crew are out at Rock Island rebuilding the backstage play feature that they first created around this time in 2010. It's a really fun feature and we can't wait to get back out in it. Check out some info and a video on it.
Bren Orton from the UK brings us a Pyranha Carbon Jed Promo video.The Pyranha Jed is already one of the top whitewater playboats and the Carbon Jed is even better! Check it out.
David Fusilli, Matt Ange, Mack Magee, Clay Lucas and Gareth Tate take on Toxaway creek in Western North Carolina. This is a seriously steep creek consisting of mostly Class V slides. It looks super fun but you better be committed and have some good stamina for the rapids, portages and the 4 mile hike out!
As promised, here is the second part of our 2012 Green River Race photos. These are mostly from Gorilla and right up in the action. Enjoy the epic lines and crazy carnage!
Paddlers Bren Orton, David Wild and Brandon Hepburn put the Pyranha Jed through the paces in Nottingham. The moves these guys are pulling off are incredible, especially the combos! Freestyle kayakers are really pushing the envelope and the kayaks keep getting better and better.
WeStroke was at the 2012 Green River Race as spectators (this year) cheering on this year's paddlers. The water was high, the lines crazy and the carnage spectacular! Take a look at the gallery for TONS of great photos!
Watch this amazing video of the 2012 Green River Narrows Race Aerial Coverage and Event Wrap Up. Ravago, the makers of Aquatuf, brought out a quadrocopter which gives us a beautiful and unique perspective on the race. Very cool stuff.
Check out the results for the 2012 Green River Race. This epic whitewater kayaking creeking race was spectacular as always with plenty of thrills and spills. With a higher than normal flow and tons of talented athletes, new records were set pretty much across the board.
Paul Butler brings us a great whitewater kayaking video called Feeling Like Gold: Part 1. He says that they have been feeling like gold in the SouthEast and have had tons of fun kayaking between Kentucky and North Carolina.
Here is a Carnage! Entry for the Rider of the Year Awards by Evan Garcia. This drop is the Dirty Gerd on the Rio Llancahue in Chile. Evan is an amazing whitewater kayaker but I don't see how he doesn't get hurt when he tags the rocks on this drop.