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Playak News Flash - September 1, 2019
Playak News Flash - September 1, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Palm Blogs Kayaking on the Roof of the World
Palm Blogs - The birthplace of Zen, settled between the mountain ranges in the world, providing 45% of the worlds fresh water and shrouded in culture and mystery. Tibet is quite simply a place like no other.
Traversing Bending Branches Announces First Sustainable Canoe Paddle
Traversing - Bending Branches have announced the Catalyst ST, their first sustainable canoe paddle. Handcrafted in Osceola, WI U.S.A., this paddle is made from a combination of basswood, roasted basswood, red alder, and maple remnants from their first-quality paddles.
Jackson Kayak Sun Protection: How to Avoid Slippery Hands
Jackson Kayak - Skin Cancer sucks, but also trying to grip your paddle after applying sun protection also sucks so Seth Ashworth lays out some useful info on ways to stay protected but also still be able to grip your paddle.
Jackson Kayak Despite the Heatwave
Jackson Kayak - My fishing buddy Michael and I decided to fish a evening/night session (like every year) on a local river with our kayaks in the middle of the heatwave from this summer.
Judy Ranelli The river teaches you the lesson the hard way when you start off running whitewater!!
Judy Ranelli - Running white water is fundamentally different. With a little luck one is immediately able to travel long distances, often at great speeds, with only a rudimentary command of the sport's essential skills and about as much physical stamina as it takes to ride a bicycle downhill.
International Rivers Youth Activists Learn How to Protect the Last Free-Flowing Rivers in the Balkans
International Rivers - The last free-flowing rivers of Europe are threatened by over 2,700 planned dams in the Balkans and a group of young grassroots activists is learning what to do about it.
SUP International App World Tour Heads to New York With Surf in Store and Announces New Partnerships
SUP International - Long Beach prepares to welcome the SUP Community for the New York SUP Open, with promising surf, and participation for all.
Jackson Kayak Amazing Festivities and more at Kanfest taking place at the Albertan river
Jackson Kayak -  Another year and another Kanfest down. Kanfest can be best described as the Canadian Gauley Fest. This year was as good as ever despite the pretty terrible weather we had. Hundreds of people showed up to take Albertan river.
SUP International Gladiator Lite 12’6 Paddle Board Review
SUP International - The Gladiator Lite 12’6 is a board that we think a lot of people have been waiting for. It carries the optimal touring and all-water dimensions of 12’6 x 31’ x 6’ to offer the best combo of paddler development and versatility across a wide range of conditions, and an irresistible price point of just £419 for the package with a three piece nylon paddle. The stringer construction works great in coastal environments and would be well matched with a carbon paddle upgrade as your skills develop.
unsponsored This year’s Ladakh River Festival on Indus River’s Lardo section
unsponsored - The Ladakh River Festival, Lardo, Indus. On the famous intimidating class 4 LARDO section.
SUP Connect Why They Won - Supconnect Awards 2019
SUP Connect - With the 10th Annual Supconnect Awards wrapped up and the winners announced we here at Supconnect wanted to give you a bit of insight on the deciding factors that led to the choosing of this year’s winners. With over 100,000 views, 26,000 interactions, and countless phone calls, texts and emails with our advisory board and industry feedback, you’ll be able to understand why we selected the winners below.
SUP International Antonio De La Rosa Paddles Across the Pacific
SUP International - Antonio De La Rosa paddles across the Pacific in 76 days.
SUP World Mag Paddle Stronger! Using Your Hips for SUP Surfing, SUP Racing and SUP Foil Surfing
SUP World Mag - Do you want to catch waves more efficiently, have longer sessions, prevent injury, win races and have more fun on the water? Of course you do! That’s why you’re watching this video from Blue Zone SUP and learning how to use your hips when you paddle for sup race, sup surf or sup foil.
supboardguide.com ISLE Stand Up Paddle Board Reviews – 2019
supboardguide.com - If you are after some of the best Isle inflatable SUP reviews (and their hardboards) but also would like to be enlightened by some background information then you’ve landed on the right page. Find out about the brand, what makes them different to others, what to expect when buying an Isle and read up on individual reviews.
Isle Surf and SUP Learning to Surf at 30 & Beyond: Is It Too Late?
Isle Surf and SUP - If learning to surf at 30, 40, 50, 60, or well into the age of retirement is your goal, you’ve come to the right place. Just like there is no age limit for surfing, there is no age limit for learning how to surf. It’s never too late to start! Regardless of your age, learning how to surf can be achieved with enough time and determination.
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