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Playak Weekly Digest - week 09, 2019
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 09, 2019.
Jackson Kayak Building a Versatile Kayak Trailer
Jackson Kayak - When I bought my first real kayak (a Jackson Kayak Big Rig), I had a full-sized pickup. I put ladder racks in the bed which were removable so I could mount the kayak up to and wouldn't have to worry about it sticking out too far.
Jackson Kayak Things to consider when choosing your paddling partners to run whitewater
Jackson Kayak - Everyone has different templates on the type of people they enjoy paddling with, but here are just a few of my thoughts and some characteristics I look for and expect of my close paddling circle when I take on challenging whitewater.   
Rapid Magazine Rafa Ortiz Drops Waterfall on Fire
Rapid Magazine - Rafa Ortiz continues to come up with creative ideas, pushing the limits of whitewater kayaking. This time we find him in Mexico dropping a 50-foot waterfall completely on fire.
ICF Freestyle events a major breakthrough in Australia
ICF - A stellar international line-up of some of the world’s best freestyle paddlers got the Penrith Whitewater stadium pumping for the Freestyle Rock ‘n Roll at 2019 Sydney International Whitewater Festival to decide the Australian Open champions over the past weekend.
Jackson Kayak 2018 Review
Jackson Kayak - 2018 – what a year. I was able to travel to so many wonderful places, won the European Cup and learned how to juggle with three balls.
SUP International Innovation in Slingshot’s Sup/Surf Foil Program
SUP International - Pair prodigy-level athleticism with mad-scientist designers and exciting things are bound to happen.
International Rafting Federation #AreYouReady to race? Updated IRF Race Rules for rafting 2019
International Rafting Federation - Here are the new IRF rules of International Rafting Federation for IRF races. The amended rules take effect from 01st March 2019. The former race rules were amended after months of voting and discussion. Rafting athletes going to take part on IRF raft races, should know these rules.
unsponsored New Whitewater Paddles From Werner
unsponsored - Werner have released details for two new whitewater paddles. Both of the paddles have an offset paddle shaft as first seen on the Odachi.
Tahoe SUP Emerald Bay
Tahoe SUP - Kings Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,796 at the 2010 census, down from 4,037 at the 2000 census.
Canoe Kayak Six Hollywood Movies Featuring Thrilling Whitewater Scenes
Canoe Kayak - With 91st Academy Awards this weekend, we looked back at the six Hollywood movies featuring heart-pounding whitewater and river scenes.
Canoe Guy BC How to Repair Cracked Ribs in Wood-Canvas Canoes
Canoe Guy BC - Sometimes, in the course of your restoration, you may discover a cracked rib in your canoe. The damage may not warrant replacement of the entire rib or you may want to strengthen the rib while preserving as much of the original canoe as possible. 
Canoe Kayak Six Hollywood Movies Featuring Thrilling Whitewater Scenes
Canoe Kayak - With 91st Academy Awards this weekend, we looked back at the six Hollywood movies featuring heart-pounding whitewater and river scenes.
SUP Tonic Happy Trance Clouds
SUP Tonic - Relax for a minute and let these fluffy clouds put you in a happy place. Turquoise waters lapping on the beach along Oahu’s East side, check out the traffic through ‘Nalo town in this time lapse video.
4Corners Riversports 10% Store Credit With Boat or Board Purchase
4Corners Riversports - Get 10% in-store credit when you purchase any full price kayak, raft, canoe or SUP by February 28th! Credit applies towards boat total only and may only be used towards future purchases.
Bellyak 7 Principles of Efficient Bellyak Paddling
Bellyak - Paddling a bellyak is inherently easy at first, but to master the craft and minimize early fatigue there are certain tips that will prolong your fun. The following seven principles of proper bellyak paddling help you get the most out of your paddling time.
Athletes with top online media coverage in February
1. Eric Jackson
2. Fiona Wylde
3. Kai Lenny
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