Date registered: January 3, 2012
06
Jun
When the concept of the Ripper started being discussed I was immediately very excited. A boat that paddled like a slalom boat, played like an old school playboat, and ran rivers like a creek boat. The key features had to add up to a boat that you could not only spend hours doing tailies looking …
22
Jul
We left Sjoa on Thursday morning, after attending the infamous Pimp and Hoe party run by Gene 17, and began the 5 hour drive over to Dala-Floda. Using some local knowledge from Anton we found a tiny road leading straight up over the mountain and along a huge plateau above the tree line, the views …
28
May
The Van arrived in Lyon at the Kayak Session HQ to see some of the latest magazines and have a chat with Phillipe Doux. It was great to see how the content and layouts are put together before being read by the masses. In the afternoon we took a visit to our local dealer, Bruno …
18
May
Arrival to the Mountains- Team Tour in Innsbruck After the Markkleeberg festival we began the drive across to Innsbruck stopping in Augsburg for a good nights sleep. We arrived at Source 2 Sea HQ late afternoon and left immediately for the river with our host Bernie and brother Dan. We had been told it was a …
17
Apr
British Universities Creek Race 2014 Glen Etive was blessed with perfect mild conditions allowing snow melt to provide a really nice race level. This year the race consisted of races on both the Etive and Allt a Choanne with a 2 runs on each. The best run counted from each course. For all the …
10
Jun
We arrived at our next destination, Soca, still pouring rain, something we had been experiencing far too much of in Val Sesia. Blaž, owner of Positive Sport in Kobarid, a local rafting centre and outdoor equipment shop, greeted us. We were shown to our fantastic accommodation before being invited down for a beer in the …
31
May
Pyranha Team Tour 2013 Italy – Stage One – Val Sessia – 21 – 29th May We have all arrived safe in Italy after a gruelling but smooth drive down from the Pyranha factory in Runcorn. We set out with a bunch of cash for fuel and tolls thinking we would have plenty …
18
Jun
Teva Outdoor Games – Valchiusella Week before last my self, Tom Wakling, Joe Morley and Jen Chrimes headed out to Northen Italy for the 2012 Teva Kayak Race. We went out a week in advance to train on the course and of course paddle some other rivers. On arrival we met up with the Pyranha …
16
Dec
So after receiving my new Pyranha Shiva I’m pleased to say it is standing up to my expectations! I figured I have now paddled it enough times to give an accurate review so hear goes. My first impressions of the boat are the speed it carries threw waves and how the boat runs. I cant …
09
Oct
It always starts with a journey Our trip started in Nottingham, where Tom and I live. A kit list was made and we left at midday on Friday. A quick drive and we arrived in London at the White Water Canoe Centre where Pete Scutt works. After an afternoon in the shop we headed to …