I am fired up on this new boat! Going fast and linking up moves is one of my favorite ways to kayak and the 9r makes it that much better. The 9r is the highest performance, most progressive kayak design ever made, and if you need some proof just take a look at the rocker …
Category Archive: Paddler Lifestyle Articles
Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
14
Nov
Moose Fest and King of New York 2014
One weekend in mid-October, several of the Pyranha boys and girls headed up to chilly Old Forge, New York, for the final race in the King of New York Series. The water in the Moose River was over twice as high as normal flows, prompting race organizers to move the race to the Lower …
12
Nov
The long Road to recovery, heeling, resting and enjoying the simpler times. By: Kyle Hull
The long Road to recovery The weeks after a serious injury are definitely the most interesting. After months of P.T, sitting around, and reading countless books, when the Doc finally gives you the green light you are more than ready to get up and go. When I broke my Tibia plateau in 4 spots and …
11
Nov
British Universities Kayaking Expedition 2015 – Selection Event
The British Universities Kayaking Expedition‘s are entering their tenth year. Students from around the country were invited to submit paper applications which were scored by previous team members, with the top twenty being invited for a 3 day ‘selection event’ in North Wales. The hugely rainfall dependent boating conditions in Wales has required us to …
10
Nov
Western Wanderings 2014
Below: Jenny relaxing in one of the hot springs early in the trip. Photo by Adam Goshorn. Below: A compilation of footage from paddling in ID and CO during June and July of 2014. Video by Adam Goshorn After years of unsuccessful lottery applications for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River (MFS) in Idaho, …
09
Nov
Pyranha Team at the 2014 Tyne Tour
The annual Tyne Tour was held yet again in Hexham, Northumberland. All were welcomed by Hexham Canoe Club for another fantastic weekend. Situated on the magnificent Tyne, a river suitable for all levels of ability, we looked forward to a weekend of paddling with old and new friends. We set out from North Wales with …
08
Nov
The last few months…
The last few months have been non-stop, ending with a crazy unfortunate trip to Chile to finish it off! I spent July working as a raft guide in Whistler and paddling on the Cheak and Callaghan daily waiting for the Stikine to come in, which did and really early! August 2nd and we were getting …
04
Nov
SEA KAYAKING BC
Hi folks, Just a quick update of a recent trip! I took my girlfriend (Jenni) out sea kayaking for her first over night trip. I’m not a sea kayaking guru but wow we had an amazing time. It opened my eyes to a new side of our amazing sport. Pyranha were kind enough to let …
30
Oct
First Impressions of the New 9r
When I first heard that Pyranha was coming out with a race boat, to say I was excited was an understatement! For me having the option to up the pace on a rapid, charging and flowing dynamically and seamlessly through the moves is one of the best feelings you can get in a kayak. In …
29
Oct
China’s Intense: Ch 2 The Road
Trials and Tribulations abound when hunting new rivers in China.