I've been a part of Core Paddles since its early days. The idea was to push the boundaries of material and process technologies to make the best paddles possible. When I say best, I mean: the strongest, lightest, most powerful, most ergonomic, least blade flutter, etc... When designing paddles the list of attributes that you strive for is quite high. In the end Steve Horvath … [Read more...] about REVIEW: CORE Kirri Whitewater Kayak Paddle
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REVIEW: Precipice (Book)
Precipice is a book of suspense and action. I picked up this book assuming it would only be about adventures in a kayak, as that is what the author of the book, Leland Davis, is known for, and how I know him. I couldn’t have been more wrong! Yes there are moments of extreme whitewater kayak action, but they are only means to another end, and a different kind of adventure all … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Precipice (Book)
JUST ADD WATER! North Carolina’s Toxaway River by “The Dogg” (+Video)
(Regular Exploring Elements contributor Bobby "The Dogg" Miller muses about his recent trip down the Toxaway. Be sure to check out the linked, highlighed words, within the article to enjoy even more of The Dogg's style:) -Bryon) The mountains of North Carolina have long been famous for boasting some of the steepest runs anywhere and tons of huge drops. It is a veritable … [Read more...] about JUST ADD WATER! North Carolina’s Toxaway River by “The Dogg” (+Video)
5.10 WATER TENNIE: Because You Won’t Slip!
Five Ten AquaStealth rubber has long been coveted by whitewater enthusiasts. The rubber sticks to wet rocks like nothing else you can wrap your feet in. Five Ten has come in and out of the paddle sports specific bootie market many times. My favorite bootie of all time is the Five Ten Maverick, a tall bootie with interior zipper closure. Sadly it was discontinued a number of … [Read more...] about 5.10 WATER TENNIE: Because You Won’t Slip!
Did You Order The Code Red! :by “The Dogg”
Story: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller / Photos: Bailey Masters You're damn right I did! The Delaware Water Gap is home to some of the best waterfalls in the Mid-Atlantic and is always an exciting destination to visit. The Water Gap gained popularity around the turn of the century when Hornbecks and Raymondskill Creeks were featured in the highly acclaimed, Oscar award winning film … [Read more...] about Did You Order The Code Red! :by “The Dogg”