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
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
May 04 2011
I’ve been paddling the Emotion Traverse for over a year now. Let me just say “ I LOVE THIS BOARD!”
Some class 3 below 300 foot Tamul Falls!
I have had the pleasure of paddling up to Class 4 whitewater, flat water, ocean surf, fishing, and even some waterfalls with the Traverse. It has surpassed all my expectations.
Emotion Traverse boards ready for action
The Traverse is made form High density plastic so it is tough. This board can take a lot of abuse. I have seen mine fly from the roof rack more than once, with no visible damage. TOUGH!
Another day at the office!
Take a milk crate and some rod holders, strap them to the back, and you have a perfect fishing platform. 4 Traverse and 1 kayak on the river together and we caught over 20 fish. Large mouth bass, sunfish and even a trout.
Nice bass on the Lower Ocoee.
If you are looking to run whitewater on an SUP? This is the perfect place to start. The Emotion Traverse will enable you to run class 2, ferry and surf your first day on the river!
Running the ledge on the Hiwassee. 5000cfs
With a bit of experience the Traverse can even run some of the harder whitewater.
Nice drop on a SUP.
SUP is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. If your looking to get involved the Traverse is agreat way to go. Retail prices of $399 is hard to beat. Get a helmet, PFD and paddle and you are ready to go.
Be sure to check out www.emotionkayaks.com and don’t forget about Mexico in the winter with www.kayakhuasteca.com
See you on the river.
Aaron
Apr 21 2011
Last night the TVA decided to test the flume line. While testing, Mother Nature dumped about an inch and a half of rain. The end result is several mud slides and some amazing waterfalls.
Slice and Dice rapid has some new dirt on river left. As you can see in the pic.
Tablesaw rapid used to have 2 lines. Now the left line is blocked and we will be goin right.
This is one of the leaks coming out of the flume!
It reminds me of Veracruz Mexico after heavy rains. Waterfalls everywhere.
It will be a couple days before they know if the flume is serviceable. In the meantime we will be surfing some brown water. Check us out at CASCADE OUTDOORS
Aaron
Feb 07 2011
The lower Micos is a gem of a run here in the Huasteca region of Mexico. It is often overlooked, much like the Lower gauley, because of the 7 waterfalls upstream.
The run is an amazing class 2-3 section with about 25 rapids. Since river SUP came on the scene, it has given us a new means to enjoy these easy sections of river.
There is a very nice hole about half way through the run. it is a class 3 hydraulic with an island next to it.
You can run this drop multiple times. right now with high levels it takes 1.5 hours to finish the run.
we are using the RapidFire SUP by Imagine Eco. And the Traverse by WWW.EMOTIONKAYAKS.COM
If you are in Mexico and have the urge to SUP, come find us at www.kayakhuasteca.com We’ll be here keepin the stoke!
Aaron
Oct 27 2010
The lower Micos is a gem of a run here in the Huasteca region of Mexico. It is often overlooked, much like the Lower gauley, because of the 7 waterfalls upstream. The run is an amazing class 2-3 section with about 25 rapids. Since river SUP came on the scene, it has given us a new means to enjoy these easy sections of river.
There is a very nice hole about half way through the run. it is a class 3 hydraulic with an island next to it.
You can run this drop multiple times. right now with high levels it takes 1.5 hours to finish the run.
we are using the RapidFire SUP by Imagine Eco.
if you are in Mexico and have the urge to SUP, come find us at www.kayakhuasteca.com We’ll be here keepin the stoke!
Aaron
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