Have done a multiday trip on the tees, just doing top, middle and lower sections over 2 days, camping in between. Was low water, so slow going and gave us the right amount of distance for two days.

T

The old snow kayaking vid has hit whitelines today, being billing as "Just plain wierd". I think they hit the nail on the head really. http://whitelines.com/videos/wltv/snow-2.html This seriously strange video shows a bunch of wierdos indulging in a spot of Snow Kayaking. Yes, you read that right. I...

As owen said.

Also, near the start of the tsarap (I assume you're doing it!) we cooked on small wood fires. Don't use too much, the locals depend on it.

T

Something not too tricky, but big enough to get the feeling works for me - upper tees or the classic kent run.

If there's one near enough, join another club (as well). If there are suitable people in your current club, ask if you could join their private trips occasionally.

T

Was it worth it? I'm surprised you didn't get a quick visit from the police, what with waving a camera near that place.

T

I got to abseil people off the manchester stadium a couple of years ago for the rat race. Good fun and a few goodies were thrown in, well worth doing.

Alpkit sleeping bags in Zanskar - Owen was very smug to wake up and tell us how warm he had been all night.

T

Hi,

Off being busy this weekend, but will try and call over the weekend or beginning of next week.
Thanks,
T

As it says on the tin. Roofracks for Golf E 5dr - 2000. Thule numbers: feet: 750, bars: 761 or 861 , clamps: 1051 or feet: 950, bars: 761 or 861, clamps: 2047 Would like genuine VW ones if anyone has them, though they seem rare. Am in Leeds, but may be able to sort pick up from a lot of uk places or...

Another vote for Shalabh and Cambridge.

Also, past editions of Kayak Session had some good reports in, but nothing more than "this river's good."

T

I would suggest not wrapping your boat (I didn't with virgin) as having the cockpit rim to grab makes it easier to baggage handlers.

A Dam Shame is free (legally!) on torrents and well worth a watch. If you can't get it on there, then I have in on my computer and will burn a copy and post if you send me your address.

That's sad - I really *really* like my river runner. Sad to see them go.

Brilliant - If I buy a Havoc then I can have the same model for my boat and snowboard. Not sure I want to change my bike though.

The soundtrack to that video bemused me. Rage for a slideshow? Wasn't quite sure whether I was meant to be getting angry about the quality of the water or something.

No spyware now, so guess it was just a quick hack.

Just tried to go on to look something up, and it now tries to install spyware on your computer with some scareware tactics - has the registration lapsed and been lost, or has it just been attacked?

Just interested really...

T

"Team leader Ben Stookesberry helped to plan and record the extraordinary event."

Video on the Big British Castle now:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7961545.stm

There are specific cashpoints that let you use maestro. Might not be best to rely on them solely in case they break, which wouldn't be unheard of.

In high water the strid just before linton falls turns into a nice playwave. Have spent an hour or so there before at the right level.

Damn, I've been told porkies by someone. It's bit long to explain here, but it involved Yaks, kayaks, jet airways and difficulties in translation.

I managed a small rucksack - the usual hand baggage size, so maybe it's just luck.

T

Tim, Don't you have a suitable Yak based story to tell here?

Ps. As Owen said - they were great for us, except the 4am transit. Don't believe the 'strict no hand luggage' rule - just don't be excessive.

T

No, it is legal to carry any knife as long as you have a good reason to. It might not be the best idea to take your huge saw from a pin kit into the pub as they probably wouldn't see that as having a good reason.

Owen's right, I'm thinking of the wrong bit. I got confused by being too quick to read the os map...


They are actually very similar now I look!

T

Have done it a couple of times over the last year. Nothing much on there apart from a friendly weir (in the medium levels I've done it in anyway) and some grade 2/3 sections. Floated down most of it sitting on top of my boat last time, and got most of the way before sinking.

Downloading the free 'A Dam Shame' would be a great place to start. Search the forum for a link.

Tim

...I was always given the impression that they are used for cutting decks and rope in emergencies. If that is the case why do we use serrated edges.. etc I have cut rope with normal and serrated blades, and personally prefer it with a serrated edge. If you don't, I will still sleep sound tonight. :...

I have one of these: http://www.sailgb.com/Thumbnail.aspx?w=200&h=200&f=/pi/Whitby/LK260_1.jpg bought from here: http://www.shop4leatherman.co.uk/safety_rescue_knives_knife.html Also available here: http://www.sailgb.com/p/whitby_safety_rescue_lock_knives_lk259_lk260/ I've found it pretty good - has...