Can a film change paddling? These seven did!

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These seven remarkable films have more than just paddling in common - they also all helped inspire, engage, and excite anyone who watched them.  Some are over 30 years old yet they still stand the test of time and perhaps are even more relevant today. Although they aren't all full of huge waterfalls, gnarly rapids, and man-eating holes, (some don't even have whitewater in them at all), they still speak to the core of paddlers everwhere.  If you haven't seen them yet what are you waiting for?

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There's (almost) no such thing as a first Descent

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Jeff Jackson speaks about what a first descent truly means and how in most cases it's not possible to tell who really was the first person down that river.  In the end though, does it really matter?

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When 'extreme' becomes normal

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Jeff Jackson writes about how what once seemed impossible is now considered 'normal' and how we ended up here.  Will what we consider 'extreme' today be old news and easy down the road?

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Best River Apps - Using technology to enjoy the outdoors

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We list some of the best Apps that will help you make the most of your on water and outdoor time.  From realtime stream flows to figuring out constellations at night we list the ones you should check out.

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Does Freestyle need fixing and is this how to do it?

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Story and Photos by Kelsey Thompson

"Fixing the scoring system could help solve the attendance problem.  But the change needs to happen at a fundamental level.  Simply putting a number value on each move just doesn't work for freestyle kayaking."

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