More Funky Headwear for Paddlers

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Written by Virginia Thursday, 27 May 2010 00:21

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J3 Helmets out of North Carolina makes ultralight, carbon/Kevlar helmets with funky custom graphics at reasonable prices.

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iPhone and iPad App for River Lovers

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Written by Virginia Tuesday, 25 May 2010 00:21

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With my just recent iPhone savvy (and one of the very first iPads on its way to the Rapid offices), I learned about this very cool app for your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

RiverGuide is a handy tool for the paddler on the move, with thousands of real-time streamflow gauges throughout the U.S. literally at your fingertips. A few quick finger taps will tell you the cubic feet per second of your favorite river, the relative level ( high, med or low) and when the information was last recorded.

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Hotel Charley 5: First Descent Teaser

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Written by Virginia Friday, 14 May 2010 00:21

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Ben Stookesberry and crew are set to release the latest installment of the Hotel Charley series: Volume 5 First Descent.

The film follows a group of elite expedition kayakers as they embark on three dramatic expeditions in search of untested rivers and canyons. Deep in Mexico’s remote Sierra Occidental Mountains, the team takes on the Rio Piaxtla through the deepest canyon in North America. They go on an epic 50-day expedition through the most remote corner of India riding uncharted whitewater in the steepest portion of the Himalaya. And as a grand finale, they search out the largest runnable waterfalls in Mato Grosso, Brazil.

The world premiere will be showing at Mountain Film in Telluride, Colorado on May 29, 2010, but for those who can't make it to the Rocky Mountain state, check out the teaser below.

A schedule of screenings will be posted soon at www.wernerpaddlesblog.com.


Hotel_Charley_5_Teaser from Ben Stookesberry on Vimeo.

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Your Favourite Helmets of All Time

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Written by Virginia Wednesday, 31 March 2010 00:21

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fav_helmetA favourite helmet is like an old friend; it's taken a few hits for you, has your back and makes you look good.

"Old Purple" is one of those sturdy, sentimental pieces of river gear that's been kayaking as long as I have. Sure, there are more stylish lids, and more comfortable and protective, but to paddle without Purple would be like paddling naked.

Rapid wants to know about your most trusty melon protectors—even better, send us a photo!





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Kayaker's New Book Helps Parents Get Kids Outside

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Written by Virginia Tuesday, 30 March 2010 00:21

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outdoorOffspringCoverOutdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids is a new book by Eugene Buchnanan full of friendly advice on how to get your family excited to get off the couch and explore the great outdoors.

With Obama appointing a Childhood Obesity Task Force and one third of American kids grossly overweight (and we're aren't much better off in Canada), there's never been more incentive to get your children involved in a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle.



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