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 …
Category Archive: Paddler Lifestyle Articles
Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
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 …
20
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.
19
Jun
Roadtripping in Italy
The Pyranha Team van has had a great start to the European paddling season, roadtripping round Italy and Switzerland, supporting events and competing in races. Matt Bostock and I were the ones tasked with kicking off what is shaping up to be a very busy summer!
19
Jun
Back on the Black
 It’s been a couple of years since I’ve spent any real quality time with the crew over on the Black River, in Waterown, New York. I showed up on Friday evening to what turned to be part reunion, part summer kick-off party, and part revival.Â
15
Jun
Brandseth Down Hill
Hey all With Extreme sports week just round the couner in Voss, here is a little taste of the Brandseth down hill kayak course on an sunny day. Just to get fired up for race day. Enjoy Click Here
14
Jun
Freeride World Championships
From June 9th June 12th 2011 edition of the Freeride Worldchampionships took place in Valchiusella and Ivrea, which is in the beautiful Piemonte area in Italy. As the Kaiserklammtrophy in Austria in April was cancelled due to low water levels, this was the first extreme race on my calendar this season. The Teva event consists …
14
Jun
Lyons Mountain Games
A week after Teva Mountain Games came the Lyons Mtn. Games. This was one of the most intense creek races I have ever paddled, and a super fun play hole was also at the event. The first day was the playboating. Mike Paterson and Jonny Meyers killed it. Mike was in second after prelims and …
12
Jun
Midwest 2011 Video Update
Some “point of view” footage from the 2011 season the Midwestern United States. Click Here. Enjoy!
12
Jun
Team Van Tour – Millau
The Team Van is now in Millau where the weather is perfect and all the local paddlers have been taking part in freestyle demo day held at the local Hydrostadium. Â The team van then became the centre of the day with people staying for hours and as the word spread more people came to …