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Reno boatercross, final day coverage pollo New

 

does anyone know where to find some footage of sunshine left? i cant seem to find any... <NT> clay54 New

 

Is the release schedule for the East Fork of the Tuck pretty dependable? analogkid70 New

 

what are some fast boats? J4mesRiverBlues New

tornado is definetly fast but good luck getting one lol, maybe a crossfire? i have one but still havent paddled it....ne clay54 New

why would you give advice about a fast boat, if you have never paddled a long boat? You are like that Ben11 guy on here. <NT> MaseSF New

ive padled my dancer lots of places, just not the crossfire b/c its cracked and i have not clay54 New

so there? you need to calm down on the BT posting. Just go ahead and make another post saying "I ran the green today" MaseSF New

lol what? <NT> clay54 New

I heard you got high too! <NT> MaseSF New

uhh no....dude what is your problem? <NT> clay54 New

you called me, and you were blazed! Cya at school tommorow. <NT> MaseSF New

what is with you??  **for the record, i dont do that stuff... <NT> clay54 New

haha yeah cause i care so much about what people think about me here on the internet.... clay54 New

if you are going to make a point, do not contradict yourself. "I dont care what people think about me"..."For the record MaseSF New

ok my bad...more, let me explain clay54 New

Clay, go smoke a bowl, have a few beers ,and call it a night. <NT> MaseSF New

go green lifeofloon New

Wavesport lazer & excel, prijon t-slalom,  wavehopper, any old glass boat that don't leak. Bradley New

Infinity / New wave quantum is a good one!  Very fast boat originally made in idaho, mold later bough by new wave. <NT> Bradley New

I have an '82 Noah Magma that is definitely faster than anything named so far. And a half fast Animas. <NT> ezwater New

The less rocker and longer a boat is the faster it will go. Take it from someone that knows long boats <NT> longboater25 New

 

was the duo kayak by jackson a april fools day joke? donutboy New

Wasn't a joke! DMark New

It's what makes Jk what it is, IMHO Dave_ New

 

info on the superstar soul19 New

Spent plenty of time in both models DMark New

Have some time in the older design Kpkayaker08 New

 

Any Boaters Seeking Refuge in WNC? WashedupTommy New

 

Sieve found in river left eddy of "Takeout Rapid" on the Cheoah today... zElGuapo New

Run the standard line, down the middle. BurpleDisco New

The "standard" line is left, left, center. back to the left, finishing off with a phat boof off a river left boulder <NT> Red5 New

I run it how I want to run it.... zElGuapo New

Well described.., Thanks. Sounds like you learned a bit about line. <NT> Dave_ New

I took your initial post as a "heads up", but at least he used his real name.... unlike BLUEEZ New

 

What is the best planing hull river runner of all time? BT100 New

It's always going to be your next boat. <NT> rroberts New

That is so true. <NT> snacker55 New

We big time hair boaters know these things. <NT> rroberts New

XXX. It's really not a great creeker for me, but... I've done a couple of stupid runs in it. <NT> Dale New

 

WTG a Topoduo? cheatdan New

at cheatfest... Creekstyle New

<No Subject> nfbk New

saw a brand new one at Rock Creek (Ocoee) today <NT> Red5 New

 

Mobile, AL Clubs.... Tjc2g New

Dont do it ... liljay New

I used to live in Auburn AL t_h_o_m_a_s New

There will be boaters where there is whitewatwer t_h_o_m_a_s New

 

Thanks Jay, that made me laugh out loud! <NT> jbseay New

User error: this can get canned. <NT> jbseay New

 

New Rapid Transit Video:  Pan-American Championships and Olympic Trials ChrisG New

Thanks for the link.., Dave_ New

 

Boof or Consequence is different.  a LOT less water down that channel, exposes a nice rock in the middle of the lip that tiskemanis New

Boof has changed since when? If change is recent it would seem odd as there has been no high water. I ran it a couple of TonyRobinson New

it felt ok last week, only noticed it yesterday and today. <NT> tiskemanis New

That rapid sucks. TeamBudget New

i thinks the water level is just lower i.  i think the notch is acting.. joshlerner New

agreed... dan_s New

i definitely had to duck under the over hanging rock today and never have before....something was different <NT> watson.gp New

Hmmm... thought i just have been having bad lines there lately.  Are you describing the shitty rock above the last ledge <NT> moisturemaker New

Ok...I also came really close to eating it there saturday. Im talking inches.... <NT> moisturemaker New

haha yeah i had a little experience with that today... clay54 New

that rapid does suck! ERASteve New

How long was the release today?  7-12 like the phone message or 7-5 as posted on Boating Beta? <NT> FluidDruid New

I updated boatingbeta after the phone message updated <NT> ReformSchooler New

Yep, it wants to push your bow to the right and stuff you into the undercut... fishdoc New

This condition comes and goes. Leland New

 

maybe someone can give some news about the boater lost on the sods? cdd New

i thought we were going to use the network of local boaters before calling SAR? cdd New

I bet the SAR call was from one of their signifigant others. It's one thing to get participants in adventure sports to TonyRobinson New

not saying it never makes sense to call sar cdd New

<No Subject> nfbk New

<No Subject> scottland New

At least we know its not JB. kiva New

Thanks Jay, That made me laugh out loud! <NT> jbseay New

work is he was found about an hour ago <NT> cdd New

<No Subject> nfbk New

don't know cdd New

<No Subject> nfbk New

 

Ever been passed by your boat on the interstate? jbseay New

Man you just wasn t meant to be on the river that day <NT> kayaker0987 New

Sounds like karma was really working hard to keep you off the river that day. GRITS New

you  should come down with something tomorrow cdd New

meant spray-skirt cdd New

Jb, maybe something bad was going to happen apoc New

Mine didn't pass me but, we almost ran over it in the P-up I was in. snacker55 New

Where's Dancewater when we need her? <NT> Dale New

 

Beginner Clinic, May 24-25 tfisher1 New

 

The Cheoah... jestering New

Ya, I kinda wish they would put some of the releases in the summer, so their is not just the ocoee. <NT> MaseSF New

 

Need ideas for a boat for a new boater Zeronine New

Mini Mystic <NT> briere New

A thought: If she's able to actually paddle some boats, and since you specifically stated you want GRITS New

WaveSport Mutant.... pinkH2o New

Thanks! Zeronine New

Plus they prolly want a boat they don't need a time machine to buy guy66 New

EZ hilde New

Check out the small Fluid Spice... Gavin_Rains New

 

Good For a Beginner? Thunderexpress New

couldnt get your link to work... <NT> clay54 New

 

boating in new zealand soerene New

http://www.nzkayakschool.com/ klannom New

 

Does wavesport still sell evo thighbraces? Kirk11 New

Contact Endless River Adventures LBA7895 New

Swin gon in! ERASteve New

 

I just watched Riding Giants tonight t_h_o_m_a_s New

I agree 100%, nothing to add. <NT> arrmike New

Step into Liquid decker New

I also like both films but like Step Into Liquid better. The closest thing to that for kayaking that I've seen GRITS New

Wet House by Amen Jordan Prod. attempted this chingon New

 

Reno fest coverage... results, photos...video coming pollo New

 

What has the green 100%  been flowing at recently in inches? <NT> Gorman New

7-7.5 on Tuesday <NT> hkacpa New

 

West Prong 0.8 @ 5pm with a little wood JimJanney New

Forgot - Little River Road closed from Y to Metcalf JimJanney New

When we were there on Friday Volitan New

they are trying to stabalize some of the rocks k1chik New

 

Is the green running this sunday? robbisonomatic New

Yes. *plus* -  speed dial information for Tuxedo Hydro Station/Duke Energy. boofguru New

 

New Post - Crashed out for a month (Rob Tompkins) chtompki New

glad you're alright, rob. kayakergreen New

Feel better, there are better days ahead.... Gorman New

Can I have your boat?... rroberts New

Rob- get better.....we'll have a beer at Legend for you Surfin1 New

Wow, that really sucks. Glad you're going to be OK, just take care of yourself. GRITS New

 

LELAND.  You in there?.... rroberts New

Cool idea! Leland New

The moveable pins have just enough resistance so that it will hold... rroberts New

 

Riot Slice Thunderexpress New

 

Anyone know where I can get some SCUD thighbraces? _Mitch New

yo! briere New

Sending huge good karma out to briere _Mitch New

scud thigh braces terryblissstick New

 

West Prong was 1.05 foot at 9am and still 1 foot at noon bankfull1 New

Surprised it ran, but glad you got on it.  Too far of a drive for me for an iffy FluidDruid New

A small but violent cell went through last night and the WP was the only thing hit. The ground and roads were completely TonyRobinson New

 

re-learning to roll Vanderpooch New

Roll practice at UTC pool every Tuesday evening. Red5 New

<No Subject> Vanderpooch New

Yes...boat, gear and $5. <NT> Red5 New

Welcome Back! Roll Class moved to Greenway Farm in Hixson, contact Outdoor Chattanooga. <NT> Brig New

First, get a private lesson from anyone at Endless Rivers, Second, pick a technique and stick with it poppo187 New

 

Futaleufu Relief Fund Jon@NOC New

 

USA Raft saves to lives on the Nolichucky... DrJon111 New

"two" <NT> DrJon111 New

Glad everything turned out all right. GRITS New

Glad alright, I carry extra large Heavy Duty plastic leaf bag hiking/paddling for emergency shelter hkacpa New

 

WV, Stoney into NB at Kitzmiller wv1 New

 

Brushy Fork, WV WVdavej New

i looked at it this morning, it had a lot of water. cheatdan New

I'm wondering if anyone out there has paddled this or knows anything about the run? WVdavej New

yes jbseay New

 

Check the Upper Yough AW page? rmitchell New

the equation changes depending on the season, and the source of the water cdd New

Can you explain that out a bit more? <NT> rmitchell New

Most useful thing out there that I've found for UY flows... jtm25425 New

 

Big Creek predictions...? <NT> moisturemaker New

better get there early. Skully New

 

The First Annual Boater Chick Festival May 17-18 riverhythm New

Sponsored by Fluid Kayaks! <NT> riverhythm New

Cheoah race?  hmmm.... <NT> BLUEEZ New

question.... BLUEEZ New

Answer riverhythm New

But if you win 1-3 you will have to go to NOC to pic up your prize. <NT> riverhythm New

Tera, they don't have a swimmer's class. GrammarNazi New

they don't have a portaging class either, BLUEEZ New

So here is the truely pivotal question Kpkayaker08 New

So you're against supporting women in kayaking. That's OK, you're entitled to feel that way. GRITS New

I disagree. Women have been infiltrating men's events, clubs and schools for years under the guise BLUEEZ New

I was serious Kpkayaker08 New

There's a brunette wig also. <NT> rroberts New

Want to borrow my wife's blond wig? <NT> rroberts New

sure...the WIFE'S blonde wig...uh huh. <NT> julesagogo New

Well...actually...I do...well...it's mine... rroberts New

 

good chance the park runs tomorrow morning DonVitoCorleone New

Tom, if your boatingtommorow, give me a holler Snakenjahbone New

I'll be up at 6:00 to check the levels. Don't think the Little got hit as much as the WP. TonyRobinson New

I'm off the the WP. The Hojo gage is still 2.3'. TonyRobinson New

 

Massive Mojo Thunderexpress New

 

Looking for creek-boats in WV. cheatdan New

Check with RiverSport  In Confluence PA, ...................... PABST_BLUE New

 

Does anyone know if the Green is running this weekend?  The recording is messed-up, and analogkid70 New

Found this message below; appears to be 7-12n sat & sun. boofguru New

 

Not that anyone gives a rats @$$........... mescalito New

Hey debbie downer- donutboy New

Bush sucks, but I've been boating for 6 years and some rivers are cleaner Snakenjahbone New

well............ mescalito New

if you want to educate give more info donutboy New

 

Red Run flows with radiate ripples..... bmnez12 New

uhhh....I did Red Run in 5/97. Leland New

A little video - including some classic Tim Gavin shots. Leland New

Classic clip! HillHarman New

were those both Rockets? <NT> Red5 New

Yup. Leland New

I'm sure..... jims New

I hear ya. Leland New

you gotta watch those old schoolers, never know straydog New

<No Subject> nfbk New

Unfortunately Leland New

How many boaters have gotten jacked up on Gluteal over the years? Bradley New

Stay away from gluteal or you need my needles. komushio New

It's nice to know I can always get you to fix me if I break myself, but... Leland New

significant related news. re: wood cdd New

<No Subject> nfbk New

You're welcome to use that clip, Mike. Leland New

 

Anyone know where to find a free/cheap roll class/school/group near atlanta ga this summer? <NT> jdcayaknTN New

TVCC's Paddle School - May 31-June 1 at Hiwassee Outfitters Red5 New

Georgia Canoe Association or Atlanta Whitewater Club peterelkon New

Also check the local colleges if you're near one. <NT> peterelkon New

thanks a lot!! <NT> jdcayaknTN New

 

Best size Mnt Surf for a Magnum 72? danglauser New

Bomb Proof Duro-Ring...LK 200. Skully New

Just a comment RWar New

 

If I get a job at the NOC this summer, where should I stay?... MaseSF New

I would guess for a longer stay they might cut you a deal on the daily rate and maybe you could pimp around the camp Louie New

with a little askin' around you could probly rent a bedroom in someone's house ericdaffron New

At the homeless considering what they pay!!! <NT> tweetsie New

Just crash at staff housing. There's always people without roomates. <NT> fahimaz7 New

I want to, but I am not 18. <NT> MaseSF New

Your missing the point fahimaz7 New

you should stay with me alexkayaks23 New

 

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