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Playak News Flash - February 5, 2020
Playak News Flash - February 5, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Jackson Kayak Freestyle Is Not Dead
Jackson Kayak - I saw a few posts on social media recently in the vein of Freestyle is dead, one of which was a comment that hated on someone else’s stoke. For me, it was a really disappointing attitude to see. While I get that competing at an ICF Freestyle World Championship is not what brings many the most joy in a kayak, there are plenty of other reasons to get on the freestyle hustle. Here are a few of my favorites. Try them out and help me prove Freestyle is not Dead.
SUP International Paddling in the Storms of Puerto Vallarta
SUP International - Check out Ethan’s latest episode.
Level 6 Juicy Flows on the Rio Bravo in Chile
Level 6 - Level Six paddler Marc Godbout paddling on the Rio Bravo in Chile, in some Juicy flows.
SUP Tonic This Is Livin’ the Movie 2.0
SUP Tonic - After a year of chasing big waves and getting barreled around the world, Koa Rothman just released This is Livin’ The Movie 2.0.
TotalSUP From Training Group to Free SUP Circuit, Socal Welcomes the LBC SUP Racing Series
TotalSUP - We caught up with Jake Graham and John Gabriel, two of the paddling buddies behind the LBC SUP Racing series (stands for Long Beach Challenge), a new and free SUP race training circuit around Long Beach.
Freefall Paddles Winter Run in Lofer With Open Canoe Diva Sabrina Barm
Freefall Paddles - Sweet edit featuring Open Canoe diva Sabrina Barm testing out her new sets of Freefall Paddles. Sabrina in this edit shows that despite the cold temperature outside, there is nothing like a session on the water with her canoe… and Freefall Paddles.
ICF Action from the finals of Oceania canoe slalom championships - C1 men and K1 women
ICF - Jess Fox just held off a rampaging Luuka Jones at the Oceania canoe slalom championships in Auckland today, while the Australian C1 men heaped further misery on the hosts as the Olympic quota spot was decided.
SUP World Mag SUP Goals for 2020
SUP World Mag - Whether you are new to the sport of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) or a seasoned rider, what are your SUP Goals for 2020?
red paddle co Travel Diaries: A Tranquil Tasmanian Mountain SUP
red paddle co - Folding down to half the size of a conventional inflatable paddleboard, our 9’6” Compact inflatable SUP is making it much easier to take on adventures big and small. Simply exploring from the water can reveal previously undiscovered wonders right on your doorstep. Keen paddler Alice Grant found a peaceful mountain escape at Dove Lake in Tasmania.
Frogma Unique Conservation efforts in Robinson Preserve, Annamaria Island, Florida
Frogma - On Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), my sister and TQ and I all headed up to Annamaria Island, where some friends from the NYC kayaking community.
Down Hill Kayaking Large guy’s review of the Pyranha 9R II Large
Down Hill Kayaking - I was pretty excited when I heard Pyranha was going to make a second generation of the 9R series. The original 9R Large fit me well and complemented my Machno nicely for times when I wanted more speed. I also always have a some amount of anxiety surrounding a update of an existing boat that I like. I worry the new design might not suit me as well and being at the top of (or sometimes over) the weight range on most boats, sizing is always one of my biggest (pun intended) concerns (#bigguyproblems).
International Rafting Federation WRC 2020 location or schedule may change if IRF feels it necessary due to Coronavirus threat
International Rafting Federation - With over seven months to go before the WRC, none of the conversations have been about changing the dates or venue. We fully expect to hold the WRC on the Wu Pai River as planned, however, the health and well-being of our athletes, officials and volunteers are our top priority. At no time will we make a decision that puts anyone at risk. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, we will begin to examine the possibility of relocating or postponing the WRC if it becomes necessary.
SUP International Starboard Tiki Talks Ep. 2 - Tech Talk With Connor, Svein & Raul
SUP International - Check out the Starboard crew broadcast live from Taco Lake HQ – they explain the technical aspects behind the design and technology that goes into making the fastest inflatable race SUP on the market: the All Star Inflatable Airline
ICF Australia dominates Oceania slalom champs
ICF - Six months out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Australia’s canoe slalom paddlers have kicked off the international season in style, winning all four boat classes and making it a clean sweep at the 2020 Oceania Canoe Slalom Championships in Auckland (1-3 February 2020).
TotalSUP Infinity celebrates 50 years of surf and SUP shred
TotalSUP - Dana Point, California is widely considered the SUP capital of the world and Infinity SUP has been in the mix since the beginning. Steve Boehne, Founder of Infinity Surfboards, was one of the very first shapers to offer SUP boards to the public in 2004.
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