It happens again … I am playing with cameras instead of training. Do I really have to paddle that MR340 race? I have recently upgraded from GoPro Hero 2 camera to Hero 3 (black edition). Let’s look at some pictures from my recent paddling on Beaver Pond in Arapaho Bend Natural Area in Fort Collins. […]
Stand Up and Sit Down Paddling with GoPro Hero 2 and 3 Cameras Read More »
The obvious answer is to SUP! Popularity of stand up paddling is growing in Colorado. There are more racing opportunities for SUPs than for kayaks and canoes. And, it is a great fitness workout. A month ago I got my first stand up paddleboard – SurfTech 14-0 Bark Expedition TufLite SUP from Austin Kayaks (my
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Stand up paddling is getting popular in Colorado. Colorado River Race 2011 in Glenwood Canyon was dominated by SUPs. It looks like SUPs may soon provide more flatwater racing opportunities than kayak or canoes. Last weekend (March 25, 2012) Rob Bean tried his new paddling board on Beaver Pond in Arapaho Natural Area near Fort
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A footrest for Thunderbolt-X kayak with a tiller bar steering installed by Hugo da Silva. He made a full footrest of 3/16 foam and carbon-fiber and a foam mount for a hand pump.
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Outfitting Thunderbolt-X Kayak with a Full Tiller Bar Footrest Read More »
Quickblade paddle (Proton) and JKK Supernova kayak during winter paddling on Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins, shot with GoPro Hero camera mounted on a kayak front deck. January 29, 2012.
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