Yeah that was a crazy moment...the paddler is Anton (now in Team Liquidlogic Europe) and the commentator you hear while Anton is fighting with the backwash of the first drop is
Bernhard Mauracher (many first descents in Pakistan and the Alps). He says in a very calm way to the other spectators "Yes it's backwashing"...it sounds as if it is the most normal thing there is
If Anton had swum he would have to swim the second drop as well....not a good thing.
cheers
Max
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