I was thinking it must be so it would be interesting to know which rapid just in case...

Derek Hutchinson ( and Martin Melling)
Ej / Dane/ Emily / Clay
Jim Snyder ( well I chatted to him in the eddy a few times and he's beyond iconic)
Shaun baker, Tim Thomas, Ugg
Allan Ellard and Dave Carroll

but most of all Ted Piper!

I believe there's a similar scheme around central London but I haven't driven in London in years. How would they police it? There seems to be an endless list of things that the French want you to carry which changes every year but I've never been pulled over there in over 20 years of bad English dri...

When you say in the city, I presume this is only relevant if you actually want to go in and do a little sightseeing? It won't affect the normal route down to briancon for instance?

WordPress seems to be the standard these days, but there are a million options

I'm sure stu morris of ve kayaks used to paddle it a lot when he was working with Robson. Maybe chat to him. Yes, to most it wasn't a classic but also it wasn't sold too much in the uk so another reason why you wouldn't have seen it.

I think you are right about the 2010 superstar being much smaller fit. I assume you took all the foot padding out. I have had the 2007 and 2005 superstars which were great size for my 6'4". I'd be tempted to try the jed or rock star next but I'm enjoying my super ego too much at the moment.

There's a couple of rivers as you drive along the string in the middle of the island. I looked at them in mega spate a while back and they looked pretty full on. There was an interesting rapid where the road crossed with many slides above. Any idea if these have been paddled? Any reports?

I'm sorry to hear that Dave, Mike's trips (and yours and Mick's) were inspirational to many.

Level checking was a big thing I seem to remember. I seem to remember checking out the Swale a couple of times and it was dead low. We wished we'd just gone to the Tees or whatever. With the club we were more likely to cruise the lower Swale and driving to the upper seemed a bit out of the way. Mobi...

The way he describes it is he wasn't sure if it would go but he really wanted to paddle the run. By himself. In severe weather.

This what I found a little worrying.

Maybe his boat was weighed down with all those stickers. From the film it looks like that hole really isn't going to flush in a boat, the tow-back looked massive. I didn't really like his rational for running the drop but I'm sure the result gave him a lot to think about!

For some reason I know loads of people on here who have in the past guided in Landeck, Austria rather than France. There may be a practical reason for this. I think some of the guys on this board will be able to help. I don't think any or all of them spoke fluent German. I think at least one of the ...

They want you to pay, whether you use the facilities or not. There are still parking machines there also.

Whether you choose to pay is up to you. Personally I've never had anyone ask me in the car park or on the river.

GLC GAV wrote:A little video from last weekend level was 3.40 or there abouts on colwick gauge

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJrnaxWrW0

Just found this one again, from your Dad Gav.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0XJGuW6jVU

Ah, ok it's just that the phone number on that website was different to the one you put above: 01678 521083 Or - WATER INFORMATION LINE 01678 520826 Hey, Just trying to call CT and keep getting a blank line - can anyone get through? The phone number online is: 01678 521199 I've tried calling Canoe W...

Isn't it here - been a while since I called though:

http://www.canoewales.com/national-whit ... ing-centre

Phil

How long are you going and which airport are you flying into? In North America it's fairly common that the cars are large, but also that there are less hatchbacks and estates which can make getting boats in awkward. My standard plan is to hire the smallest (or second smallest) on the list. They rare...

Other section of Romanche in your picture guidebook? Upper Onde? River above Gyr on the way to aielfroide looks creeky. A lot of people miss the Dracs and the Bonne. Have you done the Verdon? Baisse?

Ian Beecroft posted a lot on this site about other French rivers up towards Cham search croft

John K wrote:

Mike M wrote:I've kicked off the donations on Daves page

https://www.justgiving.com/dee-paddle-nepal/

And I've put in my £20 as promised. Who's next?

Me too - done!

I'd be interested in the event and/or donating.

Sounds like Daz is doing some great work - consider donating if you haven't already - details here: http://www.purelandexpeditions.com/

Phil

I'm 6'4" also with long legs and I couldn't get comfy in the juice (with no footrest). I did however really like the prescription RX (large) which loops and cartwheels really nicely. It's much comfier in the foot area that the juice and still very playful.

We were fine hiring a standard 4 door car using roof bars (and a patented mechanism) we brought with us.

My information is 10 years out of date but I think you are right. It's a better time to go to Nepal. I think chile is best nov-dec for creeking at least around pucon, later for the futa etc. It will be more expensive to get to Chile and talks much longer. Nearer Western prices for living costs in Ch...

In my day Superunknown by Soundgarden was a favorite especially the first 2 tracks.

Also Rage Against the Machine to get the team fired up. Personally I enjoy a little 80s hair metal.

Same size as me. Jackson boats fit me (generally), Pyranha can be ok, Wavesport generally uncomfortable (project/fuse etc). Be prepared to take out any outfitting and maybe the thigh braces.

I also enjoy older boats S8, Super Ego etc.

What is September 2015 in this calendar? Looking at the best sellers at the bottom kayakers aren't the main market for this site! Remember the rainchasers calenders you could get, they were good. I am looking to find one for this year found this, but its last years http://www.cafepress.co.uk/+2014_w...

Well done Dave, good effort!

I would say (as I think I did at the top of the thread) Nelson and Queenstown are the main options which have jobs and availability of rivers.

Jamie/Pete

I love the beatdown section at the end. Brilliant!

Phil