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Playak Weekly Digest - week 25, 2012
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 25, 2012.
PeakUK The land of Brandy, rivers and good people- Albania
PeakUK (Thursday 21st) ** - Slovenian winter gave us a big kick in our asses, we had no water, no snow, a completely dry winter was a nightmare. I was just waiting for a good early kayak trip. The Balkan countries apparently had a promising snow package that in some areas it was a record in the last 50 years. I heard stories about Albanian's exotic (discovered and undiscovered) rivers, some of them were still under the question because of hard access.
Go Kayak Now Saltwood Kayak Paddle Review
Go Kayak Now (Thursday 21st) ** - It may seem like there are many great kayak paddle choices available. There are actually fewer high quality choices than you might think. Most new paddlers spend a ton of time on their kayak choice, but very little time looking at paddles. Due to the rarity of high quality manufacturers, or small fabrication shops turning out great paddles.
Dagger Blogs New Hampshire to the Yukon in Three Weeks
Dagger Blogs (Wednesday 20th) ** - In mid May, I packed up my stuff, three pairs of skis, two pairs of ski boots, my kayaking gear, two kayaks, two mountain bikes, and my dog and drove west. Well, west and then north. 6500 miles in the following three weeks. But it was not all for naught -- along the way,
Go Kayak Now What to look for in a kayak paddle
Go Kayak Now (Thursday 21st) ** - Beginning kayakers usually spend a ton of time looking at boats, and then in a moment of panic and haste spend less than 10 minutes considering a paddle in the shop to just get it over with. The paddle often has a huge impact on your performance and therefore your fun while paddling.
SUP Connect Troutman & Jackson Bring Top Kayak Talent to Sup
SUP Connect (Saturday 16th) * - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colorado – Nick Troutman, a former World Freestyle Champion, and Dane Jackson, a freestyle kayak wunderkind, continue to showcase how stand up paddle boarding offers incredible cross-training benefits even for world-class athletes in other sports.
Level 6 Cali to Canada … the long way
Level 6 (Saturday 16th) * - As the last remnants, of an all too quick season, trickle down the smooth granite of California’s high Sierras I am sitting in a Tim Hortons, 4000 km away, too broken from the savage drive across the continental North America to finish the last 300km to my home and the comforts of the Ottawa Valley.
Misc. Congo, The Grand Inga Project by Steve Fisher
Misc. (Tuesday 19th) * - Short teaser video.
Jackson Kayak Emily’s European Adventure Part 2:
Jackson Kayak (Sunday 17th) * - After my first session of slalom paddling with comedian and paddler Craig Aytes, he dropped me off at 10pm at a B&B. Little did I know that this place would feel so much during my stay. Kathy, the owner, runs it all on her own and is always looking to help you out in any way.
Jackson Kayak FIBARK- Wrap-Up With Big Fun
Jackson Kayak (Tuesday 19th) * - FIBARK (First in Boating on the Arkansas) Festival is in the 65 years old or so and is a staple for paddlers and spectators alike each Father’s Day Weekend.
Zet Kayaks Teva race in Italy
Zet Kayaks (Wednesday 20th) * - Raptor and Veloc did awesome job on one of the most important race of the year. Honza Lasko (Raptor ) won overall in mens category and Anne Huebner (Veloc) won overall women`s category on unofficial free ride world championships.
Rapid Magazine Blog The New JED from Pyranha - Rapid Mag Full Review
Rapid Magazine Blog (Tuesday 19th) * - "Playing on a flooded Ottawa River, we were happy to find that we weren't constantly stern squirting unintentionally. When we did find ourselves hull to the sky, the JED was very easy to roll..."
Nick Bennett Valley Falls, the Yough and getting to know Immersion Research
Nick Bennett (Wednesday 20th) * - A few weeks ago I found out that I had won the immersion research european ambassador contest with my highly serious video where I showed everyone my fantastic french and incredible fashion sense! Keen to make the most of it I jumped ...
Demshitz Demshitz – Pnw – Stout Week
Demshitz (Saturday 16th) * - The mystic lands of the Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most pristine landscapes in the US. The geology of the area has an abundance of basalt gorges that contain spectacular waterfalls and whitewater rapids. In spring snow melts from dormant volcanoes ...
Palm Blogs Sunshine in Italy, and rain in Wales…
Palm Blogs (Tuesday 19th) * - I’ve just returned from a beautiful week in Valsesia, filled with smooth bedrock paddling, wine, pizza & pasta.
Dash Point Pirate Building a Cedar Strip Stand Up Paddleboard: Planking the Hull
Dash Point Pirate (Thursday 21st) * - The process of planking the hull, or bottom, of the paddleboard is similar to planking the deck but poses a few extra challenges.
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