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05
Sep

Kayaking in Siberia

tom2

Hi people!
I just came back from Siberia. I love this place more then all the others. This time i spend 5 weeks in Siberia and paddled 4 different rivers. On my last river there I paddled a different boat then usually do. The thing is that in Siberia are no kayak stores, or kayak schools and there is no chance to buy a paddling gear. So, the friend of mine dreamed to paddle my Pyranha Burn and i had to let him do this.

tom3

Alright people it’s time to blow up your mind! Check out the video from Biluti river —>>>

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03
Sep

Freestyle Sopotnice and Prague – Troja

In the end of August we had many compeition in Czech Republic.

Second czech cup in freeestyle took place in Sopotnice. The artificial playspot was so hard and I went to the final from 5. place, but in my third ride in final I done 173 points and I won!

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03
Sep

Minus Fun on the Ottawa River!

Wow, the summer is coming to an end way too fast. Tomorrow morning is the Ottawa River Rodeo/Canada Cup, and for the first time in years the Garburator wave is at a prime level for the competition.

There have been great levels here on the Ottawa all summer. When the levels drop below zero on the gauge some of the best play features come out – Garb, Pushbutton, Babyface, Corner Wave and Horseshoe. This season we have been able to play on all of these features for months. These are the water levels that have made the Ottawa River famous = Minus Fun!

Tomorrow’s competition should be a great show with a number of the best Canadian, U.S and other international team members hanging around the area. The OKS Keeners will likely have a substantial representation as well. The Ottawa River is also host to the “King of Clubs” festivities taking place this weekend. This is a great community event as clubs from all over Ontario compete in numerous on and off water contests to crown the “king” or best kayaking club.

It’s a great weekend to be on the Ottawa whether you’re here to compete, play or just spectate. I am very much looking forward to being out on the warm, fun waters of the Ottawa River!

Corner Wave

Corner Wave

Corner Wave

Puppy Dogs!

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Babyface

Garburator

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Pushbutton

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02
Sep

1st Descent: Piute Creek, California

CLICK HERE to see the video, photos and write-up about a big, trans-sierra mission earlier this summer.
The Pyranha backpack system, coupled with the L Burn was kickin’ some serious ass and put on some legit miles. Here are a couple teaser pictures.

piute creek first descent

cody howard first descent

02
Sep

California Softcore

In early June I realized that I was going to have time for a little western adventure this summer. Having paddled a good bit in Colorado in the past, California was at the forefront of my mind. California in summer is on every creekboaters wish list and after years of missing out, I finally got my first taste this year. With all the hardcore trip reports from California lately, it kinda has me feeling like a slacker. Our quickie trip to California this summer was not hardcore. It was, however, fun and picturesque and certainly wetted my appetite for future California adventures.


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02
Sep

Northern Lights

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A load of us finally managed to prise ourselves away from Oppland this summer and made the Journey to Northern Norway, or Nord Norge, as the locals call it. It was rather nice. for more, go here…

http://therealtomparker.wordpress.com/

Take it easy,

Tom

31
Aug

Demshitz Irene Aftermath

seilers-heberly Graham and I double teaming Twin Falls on Heberly Run in Jamison City PA the day after Hurricane Irene. photo: Sam Mease
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31
Aug

Team Pyranha shows off at Charlotte Whitewater park

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Last weekend was the anual Pro-Am at the National Whitewater Center, a freestyle competition that teams up one pro with two amateurs. This was my second year to attend and like last year it was a great time. I love the team aspect of the comp, which is something you don’t get much in freestyle. The event was also a fund raiser for First Descents, and people really forked out the cash for this good cause, raising 1700 dollars.

 

 

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Big D was pumped that dems did so well. After a boatercross, which was rowdy and full of tough to make eddies, the points were tallied and the results were given. Team Pyranha took home six of the top ten spots, and made a stellar showing.

 

 

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Brad throws a brown and sends a yellow, at the same time.

 

 

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Me dropping into Well Hole in the concrete ditch, and watching carefully for rafts. There were some plastic on rubber collisions but all in fun.  Big thanks go out to the homies ( Chan, Brad, Matt, Clay, Tye, Chris, and Big D) for making such a good showing, as well as all the volunteers, and to the event organizers for making Pyranha feel at home. Cant wait for next years’ comp and antics.

25
Aug

Washburn Youth Freestyle

Last weekend the Youth Freestyle Series went to the Washburn,

A fun but very shallow dam released river in Yorkshire,

It was another great event with good weather, lots of smiles and some awesome moves,

Anyway, Me and Pring put together another video of the event,

Check it out below,

Youth Freestyle Series – Washburn Highlights from James Bebbington on Vimeo.

Cheers for reading,

Cya on the water,

Bren

24
Aug

Demshitz Loves the Northwest!!

As part of our tour Demshitz headed up to the Northwest for some creeking and some Skook action and we were not let down.  We started with three rainy days at Skook and then once back in Washington we got on some new runs along with some classics.  Watch as Demshitz surfs Skook and runs the brown on such runs as the Top Tye, Icicle, Fall in the Wall, and the East Fork of the Miller.  Click the BROWN for the Video.  This video sums up a little bit of what it’s like living in the van with Demshitz!!!

Skook Brown

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