by: Bobby “The Dogg” MillerOne of the greatest, and most underutilized, downriver freestyle moves in all of kayaking is the boof to splat!Boofing a kayak is an art that paddlers have been perfecting for years. Generally, the boof will launch the kayaker over a rock or hole into safety. However, you don’t always need to launch to a safe place. Sometimes, it is fun to stay in the … [Read more...] about Whitewater Kayaking: How To Boof To Splat
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PADDLING OUT: 31st Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest
The Santa Cruz Paddlefest is always a highlight of my year! The gathering of the paddle surf tribe in Santa Cruz, CA, to surf the world-class waves on offer at Steamer Lane, is a special time and place to be alive. The Lane always seems to deliver the goods for the competitions, but every once in a while throws the event a curve ball, like this year. This … [Read more...] about PADDLING OUT: 31st Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest
A DOGG TALE: Putting the Party in the Braap!
By: Bobby “The Dogg” Miller WARNING: If a splat in a Party Braap lasts for more than 4 hours, please contact your doctor. (Disclaimer: Exploring Elements has no formal relationship with Liquidlogic Kayaks, and received no compensation of any kind for the publication of this article. The opinions here in are exclusively Bobby “The Dogg” Miller’s, a Liquid Logic … [Read more...] about A DOGG TALE: Putting the Party in the Braap!
REVIEW: Sea To Summit Big River Dry Bags
Sea To Summit Big River Dry Bags MATERIAL: 420 D Nylon with Hypalon Roll Top Closure and Lash Loops FEATURES: 10,000 mm waterhead, double stitched/reinforced/tape-sealed seams, exterior lash loops, oval base, D-ring attachment point at buckle SIZES: 3, 5, 8, 13, 20, 35, 65 Liters and 25 Liter Tapered COLORS: Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Black WHAT THE COMPANY HAS … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Sea To Summit Big River Dry Bags
OPENING DAY 2016: South Fork American River
While the opening release on the South Fork of the American was on Saturday, this year there was tons of fun to be had all weekend in the central California mountains. Saturday was a day filled with on-river clinics by Jackson Kayak pros and a big party at California Canoe & Kayak, all to support American Whitewater.I got the opportunity to tag along with a great class 3 … [Read more...] about OPENING DAY 2016: South Fork American River