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Playak News Flash - February 1, 2018
Playak News Flash - February 1, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.
SUP Magazine North Shore Sessions With Mo Freitas
SUP Magazine - Talented paddler Mo Freitas takes a few sloppy North Shore waves and makes the most of them during this short SUP surfing edit.
American Rivers We all need healthy rivers
American Rivers - Learn about rivers in your backyard and how you can get involved in river conservation efforts.
unsponsored Flying Unicorns at the NRF Big Air Ramp Comp
unsponsored - Flying Unicorns at the NRF Big Air Ramp comp – The first day of the Nile River Festival competition was hilarious. Chilled out big air ramp comp into the lake just after registration for the main events had taken place. We caw some big airscrews, wipeouts and some hilarious inflatable unicorn flips.
The Paddler ezine Behind the Lens
The Paddler ezine - You’re holding the camera, eager to take the shot, the kayaker is on the water about to drop in for their ride on a wave or down a waterfall. You look down at the camera in front of you, aim it at the paddler and hold down the trigger to try and catch as many photos as possible.
The Paddler ezine Neptune Rangers – An Odd Year
The Paddler ezine - An ocean whitewater kayaking film with Neptune’s Rangers and friends. Produced, edited and narrated by Roger Aguirre Smith.
SUPracer Full Results Are Up on PaddleGuru
SUPracer - The post Full results are up on PaddleGuru.
Canoe Kayak Aquabound Edge - in-Depth Video Review of the Edge Canoe Paddle From Aquabound
Canoe Kayak - Intel: 3-piece carbon straight shaft: $150 at www.aquabound.com The Aquabound Edge is a whitewater canoe paddle, and we tested the three-piece version. Though known to be durable, the Aquabound’s blades are more flexile than other paddles we tested, which will reduce the performance of the paddler in terms of power per stroke.
American Rivers The State of Rivers of the The United States Of America - Long way to go
American Rivers - On Tuesday, January 30th, President Trump will deliver his annual State of the Union address to Congress, but after one year of presidency, what is the state of U.S. rivers?
SIC Maui SIC Maui Youth Development Team at Hanohano 2018
SIC Maui - The SIC Youth Development Team had an awesome outing at the 2018 Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge over the weekend. Known to be the kickoff event of the 2018 race season, Hanohano set the tone for a fierce and fun season to come with racers off all ages and skill levels putting everything on the table for this first race of the year.
Rapid Magazine Blog Being a dirtbag is a is a mark of pride for whitewater paddlers
Rapid Magazine Blog - The term dirtbag carries decidedly negative connotations of unshaven, good-for-nothing drifters and vagrants, contributing little to society. Whitewater paddlers however, know that being a dirtbag is a mark of pride. Whether you already are a soggy, bonafide dirtbag or a new paddler looking to embrace our unique culture, here is your guide to getting the most for the least out of the river life—on and off the water.
Guigui Prod The Helixir 2018 M
Guigui Prod - Guigui Prod has a dream; to create the best, most radical and advanced freestyle shapes in the market and then adapt and customise them according to your needs.
SUP Magazine Nine Tropical Airbnbs for Budget Travel
SUP Magazine - Curated for standup paddlers looking to travel to the tropics on a budget, these nine Airbnbs for under $100 a night are a great place to start.
unsponsored The Problem With Bomb Proof Rolls
unsponsored - The Problem With Bomb Proof Rolls – I think instructors who perpetuate the concept of a bomb-proof roll do their students a disservice.
SUP World Mag Fall paddle in the Columbia River Gorge
SUP World Mag - Beautiful color, beautiful Columbia Gorge! Nice video by Sprout Surf SUP.
Canoe Kayak Mitchell Curved Premier - in-Depth Video Review of the Curver Premier Canoe Paddle From Mitchell
Canoe Kayak - Mitchell Paddles are known for their durability, and their wooden cores give a buoyant feel to each stroke and brace with minimal flutter.
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