It’s July! –> and some of the typical early May runs haven’t even come in yet! With the big snow pack in the Sierras, we have been checking out new stuff and lapping some classics. Here are some shots from the past couple of days. Chico’s backyard awesomeness! Photo above & below taken by Fredy …
Category Archive: Paddler Lifestyle Articles
Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
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Jun
Teva Outdoor Games Italy
Hallo from Czech. The besst competiton this summer for me was Teva Outdoor Games in Italy (river Chuisella and Dora Baltea in Ivrea). The water level was lower than last years, but the event was fun and exciting.
26
Jun
JAPAN EXPEDITION 2011
In 2008, myself and team of three traveled to Japan in search of new whitewater. Documenting the trip in Huckin Huge’s first release, The Risen Sun, we scored a month straight of 2 rivers a day. Since, i’ve been chopping at the bit to go back. Fast forward to earlier this winter, I found myself …
26
Jun
Brandseth Team Race 2011 Teaser!
This year we will probably be holding the Voss Ekstremsport Veko Team Race right after the Down-Hill Event on the Mighty BRANDSETH! Here is a teaser of the show! Just about as much fun as you can have in a kayak racing with ya buddies! Video on YouTube Here!
22
Jun
Paddling California
This year, i got the chance to come to California, a dream i had for over five years. I was really excited because i heared and read so much about it. All the videos i saw, brought my endorphins to go crazy. Classic and steep rivers, blue sky and sun every day. My first impressions …
22
Jun
Day 2 at the Worlds (pt 1)
So, a quick update, there is a good chance the world championships will have to be compressed into 2 days due to a potential storm heading our way and the fact that the campsite and event ground is on the flood plain, so if the river rises we are all going to get pretty wet! …
21
Jun
World Freestyle Championships Day 1
Well it’s the first day of competition here at the World Freestyle Championships in Plattling, the weather has dramatically improved to the sunny hot June we all expect, the feature is running well and the crowd seem to be loving it so far! Today saw the Ladies K1, C1 and Squirt prelims, and with only …
21
Jun
Report from the Coruh River
Back again here at Birol’s Greenpiece campsite getting ready to go to Georgia Phil Blain arrived last night and we will give him a couple of days on the Coruh before heading to Georgia. Just had a group of mostly US paddlers for a week. Seemed to tire them out as they were in Bed …
20
Jun
FIBARK- Because Demshitz have more FUN
This past weekend demshitz hung out in Salida, CO for the annual FIBARK. Due to high water the usual punishing ‘Pine Creek’ Race was held on rapid #4 instead and the rodeo became a touchy wave rather than a hole.  But, FIBARK is always a good time with deep fried snickers, live music, and carnival …
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Jun
Tenmile Creek Kayaks
While the rest of Demshitz competed in the Lyons Outdoor Games, Dave and I headed to Frisco, CO to visit Tenmile Creek Kayaks‘ owner Matti Wade and hang out at the local river festival. It was great to meet a new group of friendly kayakers and check out their scene.