So coming off my shoulder injury the World Cup was the first stop on my list.  I was not able to paddle, but I was asked to help with the team management of the US for the event. Captain America was a bit hard to pull off, but I think I did OK. So this …
Monthly Archive: September 2012
26
Sep
Highlight video for 2012…so far
2012 has been a very busy year so far and I have been able to get on some great runs, waterfalls, and waves. Â This video will display what kind of good Demshitz has been able to get so far in 2012. Â I really can’t say enough about the Pyranha boats, company, and family that I …
25
Sep
Fall creeking
After BeaverFest + a week hiking the Monts Groulx 12 hours north of Quebec City (and discovering dozens of possible stouts) I had to get back in my boat. Mastigouche Nord river was on the low side of runnable but I decided to give a go instead of running the classics around Quebec. We rallied …
24
Sep
The Youth Freestyle Series final
The youth freestyle series finale took place this weekend at the white water course in nottingham, Nearly 100 junior paddlers turn’t up to take part, The weather even cooperated with us at this event and a combination of sun, friends and great freestyle spots made for an awesome day for the junior boaters. Check out …
24
Sep
Elk Falls, NC – Southern Stout!
Elk Falls (or Big Falls) has been on the radar for me since I was 16 years old and still just getting into kayaking. A friend had found pictures on American Whitewater and suggested we drive up from Atlanta to run it. I said we should probably work on our rolls first. But, 6 years and a lot …
21
Sep
Skook session with Jed
Skookumchuck in British Columbia is one of the best waves in the world. It goes from flat and foamy, to tall and green by the end of the tide cycle. Its’ ocean waters are the perfect temperature, its surrounded by rugged mountains, and wildlife is more abundant than humans. These, among others, are the reasons the Pyranha van ends up …
21
Sep
Autumn Team Van Tour
At the end of August the Team Van set out for Europe once again, bound for the Czech Republic and the Devils Extreme Race; but on the way we took a bit of a detour and many adventures ensued…..
20
Sep
Return to Indonesia
Last year I took part in a rather intense expedition to explore a jungle river in Papua in eastern Indonesia. Whilst we didn’t succeed in descending as much of the river as hoped, it opened my eyes to the huge variety of cultures, wildlife and landscapes that Indonesia has to offer. I got married in …
17
Sep
Southeast Summer Happenings
In the southeast in summertime, living at the Nantahala river is the place to be. With a consistent play feature and being located right in the middle of all the good dam released summer runs, the kayaking options are wide open. This summer involved playboating at the nantahala, ocoee, and pigeon, and creeking on the …
15
Sep
Freestyle world cup 2012
The freestyle world cup is offically over. A series of great events took place  across america over the course of three weeks. Myself and Dave Wild flew out to take part in the series, we met some great people along the way and without the kindness and generosity shown by everyone we would most likely …