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2017 Antix Large review | Jackson Kayak

The short version goes like this: A great whitewater half slice boat more on the downriver play side of things, especially when compared to other brands more creeker inspired boats (Antix 2, Sweet Ride, etc) or slalom inspired boats (Rip…

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At Eddy Paddle

The AT Eddy has been my primary paddle since I really got into paddling, and remains my primary paddle of choice. I picked my first one up with my first boat years ago. I got a heck of a deal on it from Next Adventure, and I have to say …

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Werner Sidekick Review

While traveling back east to visit family, I decided to go paddle some whitewater with my girlfriend. Unfortunately, we not only had to pay to demo kayaks, but if wanted a paddle worth a damn we had to pay to demo them. Rather than put m…

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2016 Summer Interior Work and Rod Run Trophy

After the prior years Rod Run to the End of the World in Ocean Park Washington, it became clear the car was a long way from done. Seeing all of the other cars though really help put everything into perspective and create the current long…

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Dagger Kingpin 6.3/6.2/6.1

This article is a work in progress. Better photos, supporting documents, and complete information to come. The nice thing about kayaks, is once you get a handful of them, if you're savy you can just keep juggling them around to get new o…

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2016 Jackson Rockstar Review

I've tried a LOT of playboats. I've hunted high and low trying to find what works best for me. One of the cool things about kayaking is that the equipment does make a notable difference. A lot of egomaniacs will try and go "rah rah rah i…

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2015/2016 Winter Progress (New engine, again)

Unfortunately for me, the winter car progress of 2015/2016 started off with a bang. Okay, more of a knocking. I went out to the Beach Barons Rod Run in Longbeach Wa with my Girlfriend. While out there, the car developed a faint tinging s…

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Wavesport Project X 64

I love kayaking. I enjoy getting out on the river. Heck even when my day doesn't go right I just relax and soak in the place kayaking took me. I really enjoy screwing around kayaking as well. Boofing rocks, ripping into eddies, stern squ…

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