I like almost everything that is going on in the great outdoors, especially if some adrenaline is included! My favourite hobbies are mountain biking, hiking, skiing, traveling and motorsport; and then there is kayaking, which for me is more than just a hobby, it is a way of life; exploring new grounds, living as simple a life as possible, looking for new rivers and big adventures.
I started kayaking at the age of 15 while attending a 3 day long kayak course; it was so cool that I spent more and more time on the river, and soon kayaking became my number one sport. Low volume creeks I love the most but I am really keen on our local river, the Soča; it allows me to enjoy boulder garden rapids all year, especially during the summer when I work there as a kayak and raft guide.
My favourite boat is definitely the Machno; after paddling the 9R L, which has a race-inspired design, the Machno is definitely more all-round orientated.
The Machno L is huge, and perfect for multi-days, however steering is super easy, and it is very stable due to the wide hull. The thing I like the most though is the new outfitting, which is really compact, but at the same time so comfortable that I would keep sitting in my boat when the run is over.
Find out more about Žan's kayaking adventures with Leeway Collective.
The basic idea behind the establishment of Leeway Collective in the start was to bring Nature closer to people again in order to feel the empathy towards her – something that is in every one of us but unfortunately gets distracted in these crazy times when everybody is chasing their dreams ...
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