21
Jul
Becoming a professional kayaker is pretty easy. In this short piece, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about how to get in with the biggest companies in this industry and what it means to be a full-time sponsored professional athlete.
13
Jul
Choosing the right kayak can really enhance your experience on the river, and understanding the differences between various designs is key. Whether you’re looking to play on features, run steep creeks, or something in between, there’s a boat that will suit your needs.
03
Jul
I’ve managed to curate a small fleet of Ripper 2s to allow students to paddle whilst on the Soča, and I’m here to highlight some of the real advantages of using a slicy boat in these environments.
03
Oct
Jonny Hawkins offers up his top tips for the Moriston Enduro to share the stoke and help you prepare for next year.
08
Jul
I truly don’t think I can go much bigger than on a wave called Molly. The eddy access of this wave sets up a kick-flip conveyor belt of free refills. You can simply paddle to the top of the eddy, peel out, and launch to the moon.
08
Jul
Putting a bunch of weight in my boat to bring all the things one needs for a multiday kayaking trip—such as, but not limited to, a sleeping bag, tent, food, stove, first aid kit, clothes, and cooking gear—I was wondering how the ReactR, designed as a progressive/dynamic creeker, would handle all that extra weight…
10
Mar
“I squared up, paddled into the feature, and soared into the air—arms raised high above my head! I was flying! I was sure I’d land this on my first try and blow everyone away. A playboating god in the making… or not quite.” Join Rowan Andrew on her journey towards looping!
15
Jul
I had always been scared to push myself outside of my comfort zone, and often quit when I felt intimidated. When I took up kayaking, I was adamant that I would not let fear hold me back, but this promise to myself became more challenging than anticipated.
07
May
We’ve noticed a few common questions about the ReactR and the Elite Outfitting System it features; here are the answers!
04
Jan
Guiding in two very different parts of Chile took me to a real mixture of whitewater, and despite having paddled here a lot, it wasn’t until this season that I realised just how great this place is for every level of paddler. Here’s a little of what I got up to…