Just picked up a Fun Runner 70 and need to find a skirt. Does anyone have one that would fit that I could potentially purchase or at least know what size I should be looking for? Also looking for a pfd/splashjacket/ drytop (L or XL) in decent shape if anyone is looking to clear out the gear closet!

Just getting into the sport on a budget- thanks in advance!

I’m looking to buy one of these IKs to do some mostly chill white water floats this summer. The most that will be done would be low class IV rapids. Any feedback on one or the other? Thank you in advance!

Bonsoir peeps

Recently procured a cheap set of Werner surges, one paddle blade had come off very cleanly and the other can probably be twisted off by hand. Otherwise the paddles look very new

Going to sand, clean and epoxy back on, but would it be worth plugging the end of the shaft with an epoxied-in sponge or the like to increase the surface area for my repair? Was just thinking it could create a larger surface area for the epoxy to bond on to

Thoughts, advice, and wisdom very welcome, safe paddling

Hi,

I've got a full time job M-F that keeps me pretty busy. But I'd like to work part time as a river rafting guide in Colorado. I've found many training programs that are like 2.5 weeks long. But I'm kinda low on PTO at the moment that I could take to go do that and be gone for that long. Does anyone know if there are programs anywhere in the state that let you train for a certification one weekend at a time over the summer?

Thanks,

Michael

Im currently paddling a playboat and was looking into getting a half slice. Would i be able to keep only my play paddle or would i need another paddle?

Hello, I am 17 183cm tall (6 feet) and weigh around 90 kilograms (198 pounds ) with intention of losing weight. I have been paddling for about 2 years now and I now want to start with playboating up till now I can’t do any playboat tricks . Up till now I have tested a few boats like the Exo gui gui Helixir , pyranha Jed , Jackson Monstar . What I am looking for is a boat the is the easiest to start with as a beginner playboater and something that is within my price range of 1200€ . Up till now I am looking more towards the Pyranha Jed and the Exo because the Jackson monstar is too big and too expensive I have also been leaning more on the pyranha Jed side because out of the three boats I have tested it is the was for me to role but the the Exo is also great because I was almost able to make the double pump drill the first time I paddled it but it’s is way to difficult to role for me . What boat do you guys think will suit me the most ? I would be happy to get an answer Thanks .

I’m looking to paddle the green this summer and need a new creekboat. In the past I have only paddled Pyranha designs. Some demo suggestions would be great.

I weight about 180 right now. 5 8

I’m able to pick up an old Red Fred Twin Tip in good condition. Is anyone able to give me any info on this? I’ve searched and found a few bits and bobs but there’s not much out there especially in the context of what’s available today.

I’m relatively new to the sport and have a half slice for river running. I’m keen to use the Twin Tip for G2 or less and ocean surf for playing and a bit of soul surfing. I’m 6’2” and about 200lb.

I am in the market for a creek boat as an upgrade to my not so current river runner from the late 90s. Getting back in to kayaking after rafting the last 10 years but I have added some weight to my frame. Currently 6’4 tall 270 pounds size 13 shoe. Looking at the Jackson karma large at 103 gallons and also the liquid logic jefe grande but that only sits at 90 gallons. Also would like some information on newer high gallon creek boats. These two yet older are available in my area.

When reading some post here and some used kayaks for sale. I see people say “X boat (like a mamba) would be great for someone just starting out”. Are there some creek boats that are better for advanced kayakers vs beginners. I am mainly wondering because I’m in a half slice and was looking into getting a creek boat for more serious class IV and more serious creeking.

hey guys i just got a full slice and i'm struggling with my roll a bit.

I usually have a bombproof roll but everytime I roll up in the fullsice my stern gets grabbed and I'm back over.

Any tips? Any advice on how to paddle an ozone at the top of the wt range?

Looks like a nice fit…

Hey! My friends and I are running the San Juan at the end of May and me and my buddy are in charge of two different lunches on days 2 and 3.

We were thinking Caesar wraps would be super easy but curious if anyone here has any memorable lunch meals that they’d recommend. Thanks!

Spraydecks.The Palm Impact is for taking big impacts and not imploding, the Orbit is for spinning about and playboating... Oh wait, it's the other way around. Great naming, guys.

Anyway... I bought an Impact a short while ago, without noticing its 'for freestyle' description. Does anyone know what this means in practice? Is it actually bad at resisting implosion? I'm not expecting mega-rand levels, but I was surprised to find only two strips of rubber on the underside for grip.

I'm wondering if anyone here has one and has stories of it surviving big hits, or it blowing up on small things.

I would say it's bone-dry, but it's a pain to get on in a hurry (because of the extra lip and lack of grippy bits on the back), and the neoprene has a lot of flex over the deck, presumably for playboating thrusters.

If it is just for freestyle, do Palm just not do a high level bungee skirt for grades 4/5? IR are the obvious choice here, but they're hard to come by (in medium) in the UK and £100 more. I've had a Whetman for a few years, but had to patch the shit out of it for the first 6 months of its life. Might have just been early production issues though.

I'm thinking rand is overkill for me, but I'm headed to Norway for some potentially big (4+) stuff, and rather keen to not experience any implosions...

Longer post than I expected, sorry. Any thoughts gratefully received!

I’m interested in finding a pfd from the 90’s or 200’s not sure which. But it had a rib cage design on it and it looked super cool. Unfortunately I’m unaware of the brand or if the company is still around. From what I know about it, it could have been made by a company outside the U.S.

I’ve included the design above, it’s too blurry to make out what the logo says. Thanks for any help.

It’s probably the one place that’s as easy as Colorado to create mostly natural play parks! It’s crazy there isn’t a single play park in the entire state!

Hey all,

I'm looking at buying a used playboat and I've been looking at a Jackson Superstar - I think it's the 2013 model. I'm 6'5 and 220lbs.

Some people have told me that it's more of a downriver freestyle / slightly more on the more river running side. I'm pretty new to playboating, just started getting my double pumps/bow stalls/stern stalls in the pool. At pool sessions I've been borrowing a 6.0 Jitsu and a Project X 64 - and both these fit me / seem to play nicely.

Does anyone have any experiences at my size, experience with the Superstar, or really any general advice to start my playboating journey?

Cheers!

Lots of exp river guiding. Primarily on oars and kayak safety boating. Not super experienced with paddle guiding, curious if yall have suggestions for a nice guide stick. Maybe a link and or website I can check out, why y’all like em and what sets them apart would be helpful too. Thanks in advance!!