May 05 2017
Our KY home is filled with fantastic places to explore by SUP or Stand Up Paddling.
sandstone cliffs sup
you can find us on facebook at
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and online at www.supkentucky.com
in the meanwhile enjoy the photos and let us know if you’d like to visit any of these amazing places!
Paddle boarding KY
Jun 23 2016
A few months ago i found myself on the Rio Actopan in Mexico. We run a 22 foot near vertical slide at the put in for this wild and beautiful river. The two rapids below the falls are in a constant state of change. Some years they are class 3+, other times class 4. the entrance rapid is full of rocks, shallow pushy water and a big boulder in the center. There is a short pool after this rapid. The second rapid has a nasty sieve pile on the right and a beautiful curving drop on the left. It goes without saying, DO NOT GO RIGHT. This sieve has claimed lives in the past.
Sieve is just visible tin the left side of this pic
This particular day ended up river left and my Sawyer WW Venom paddle went right. I never drop my paddle but in this case it was wrenched from my grip along with a good amount of skin from my knuckles. The paddle went into the sieve pile and disappeared. An hour later our search ended. Memo said” Bro we will find it, sooner or later!”
Well hear it is.
This incredible paddle survived 3 months in the river. Constant battering by water, and rocks. 24/7. This is the toughest most durable paddle I have ever seen!
The blade is nearly intact. Sawyer knows what its doing when it comes to carbon layup.
T grip worn but still use-able. The shaft is not bent, neither is it worn away.
Imagine the years of normal use and abuse this paddle can endure? It is quite possibly the only paddle you will ever need for whitewater.
Sawyer Paddles will always get my business, they have earned my respect. The WW Venom has passed the ultimate durability test. Congratulations Sawyer Paddles. Incredible job.
Sep 19 2014
WWW.KAYAKHUASTECA.COM is back online! All new trips and new format! Check it out!
Jan 17 2014
Great time of year for whitewater, the annual rains pump up the aquifer and brings out new lines on our favorite runs!
Dec 16 2012
This blog is from a SUP stand point. SUP is much more footwear intensive than kayaking. When we find something good..we get very excited!
http://cksblog.com/2012/12/astral-brewer-long-term-review-by-aaron-
until later
Aaron
Mar 09 2012
This board is the newest creation of Badfish SUP out of Salida, CO. Great board, stable
and quick. Check out the video with Atom Crawford, Mariela Aguirre and Aaron Koch
Badfish SUP 9′ MVP
Enjoy
Aaron
Sep 25 2011
Every photo below is a reason to get down and enjoy the beauty of Mexico.
Kayak Huasteca is operating for the 6th season this year. We want to extend a huge Thanks and invitation to all our Friends and Sponsors.
Minas Viejas
Immersion Research, Shred Ready, Spokiz, CKS and Emotion Kayaks are all helping us explore and paddle the Turquoise waters of Mexico.
Banana rapid. Rafting first D
The season in Mexico is November through March. Perfect for those wishing to escape the cold.
Dan D running the left line
Great food and incredible weather await you, south of the border.
350 foot falls on the Gallinas River, falling into the Santa Maria.
SUP or stand up paddling has become an incredible way to enjoy class 2 once again.
One of the many drops on MInas Viejas
Hope everyone had a great summer and when the snow starts to fall you know where to go! We’ll keep the enchiladas hot and the beer cold!
See you on the River.
Aaron
Sep 14 2011
You have to choose your waterfalls very carefully when paddling a SUP. You want the falls to be near vertical and not too tall. The drop in these pictures is about 14 feet tall.
With these sliding drops it is very important to not use the skegs. Either turn the board around backwards or choose a board with removable skegs.
Foot placement should be in the Kung Fu stance so you have maximum stability. I have also tried surfer stance and it worked fairly well.
Your weight has to stay moving with the board. If you are too far back the board will kick up and leave you in the landing. Too far forward and it will sub out and become very unstable.
If you can get in a big stroke for the landing it will help to keep you connected to the board. A change in velocity is what causes falls, whether it be the board or rider.
The downtime was pretty heavy on this drop. I actually fell after the board resurfaced. A board with a little more rocker will keep me from going so deep the next time.
At Kayak Huasteca we use Imagine Rapidfire boards and Werner paddles. All can be Purchased at CKS.
See you on the river…
Aaron
Sep 03 2011
Aug 28 2011
CLICK ABOVE!!!
This is some stand up paddling on the Pigeon River in Hartford TN. It’s an incredible run and a great step up from the Nantahala!
aaron
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