I truly don’t think I can go much bigger than on a wave called Molly. The eddy access of this wave sets up a kick-flip conveyor belt of free refills. You can simply paddle to the top of the eddy, peel out, and launch to the moon.
Category Archive: Tips & Guides
08
Jul
Using the Pyranha ReactR for Multiday Expedition Kayaking – My Experiences
Putting a bunch of weight in my boat to bring all the things one needs for a multiday kayaking trip—such as, but not limited to, a sleeping bag, tent, food, stove, first aid kit, clothes, and cooking gear—I was wondering how the ReactR, designed as a progressive/dynamic creeker, would handle all that extra weight…
10
Mar
Driving Myself Loopy
“I squared up, paddled into the feature, and soared into the air—arms raised high above my head! I was flying! I was sure I’d land this on my first try and blow everyone away. A playboating god in the making… or not quite.” Join Rowan Andrew on her journey towards looping!
15
Jul
Navigating Fear and Gaining Confidence as a Smaller Paddler
I had always been scared to push myself outside of my comfort zone, and often quit when I felt intimidated. When I took up kayaking, I was adamant that I would not let fear hold me back, but this promise to myself became more challenging than anticipated.
07
May
Your ReactR and Elite Outfitting Questions Answered
We’ve noticed a few common questions about the ReactR and the Elite Outfitting System it features; here are the answers!
04
Jan
Chile for Everyone!
Guiding in two very different parts of Chile took me to a real mixture of whitewater, and despite having paddled here a lot, it wasn’t until this season that I realised just how great this place is for every level of paddler. Here’s a little of what I got up to…
10
Oct
Getting Injured on a Kayaking Trip
What do you do when an injury prevents you from kayaking? Laura Hofberger picked up a new hobby…
28
Jul
Get to Know Your Demons
What I love about kayaking is that on the one side I have moments of deep reflection on the river and on the other side have moments of no thoughts at all and just being in the moment. Sometimes, those two sides are very close together in time.
30
May
Kyrgyzstan – the place where I feel a sense of freedom.
My first kayaking trip to this amazing, mountainous country was back in 2015, and since then I’ve been spending my summers in Central Asia exploring the mountains and rivers of Kyrgyzstan. There are several reasons why exactly I fell in love with this part of the world…
21
Mar
10 Years Later; I Wouldn’t Change a Thing
When I was 10 years old, the Pyranha Jed came out. I wanted this kayak so bad, and I begged my parents to get this boat for me! When Christmas rolled around in 2012, I look under the tree and there was a Pyranha Jed with my name on it. Ten years later, I am …