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- Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:33 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Gone very quiet
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3270
Re: Gone very quiet
Since an increasing majority get their online fix via smartphone, rather than laptop/desktop, replies tend to be shorter and less thought through. This is backed up by the more reactive nature of Facebooks user interface. Completely agree. I use a couple of facebook groups for information, and the ...
- Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:24 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Touring cag for climbing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1258
Re: Touring cag for climbing
Thanks, they look worthy of further research. Smock seems to be a good word to search for. Now just to find one with a decent neck seal/baffle...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:28 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Touring cag for climbing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1258
Re: Touring cag for climbing
Thanks for the suggestion. I've used Buffalo kit quite a bit before - it's not what I'm looking for this time.
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:59 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Touring cag for climbing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1258
Re: Touring cag for climbing
... Thanks, but that's just about where I am in terms of kit. And to be fair I haven't said I want this for warmth, that aspect is fine and easily controlled. I want improvements so I'm willing to look outside the box. Can you honestly say you're 100% happy with your kit. Sweat though? How often do...
- Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:12 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Touring cag for climbing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1258
Touring cag for climbing
I'm looking for a kayaking cag to use for winter climbing. I'm fed up of "waterproof and breathable" mountaineering jackets that leak at the wrists, neck, and just about anywhere else so I'm looking into touring cags. I've only used WW cags before so I'm a bit lost - advice would be very welcome. It...
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 3:26 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Rhone gorge
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1534
Re: Rhone gorge
Well done Robin, looks like an ace paddle.
What do you do to chill out after a run like that on your own? Do you carry on with life as normal, or have a period of 'reflection' in one form or another?
What do you do to chill out after a run like that on your own? Do you carry on with life as normal, or have a period of 'reflection' in one form or another?
- Wed May 09, 2018 1:22 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Recomendations for Latex Seal replacement
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1210
Re: Recomendations for Latex Seal replacement
DIY. It's an easy job, takes an hour in front of the telly for neck or wrist seal. Never needed to do a foot seal before, but imagine it's similar. Costs about £10-15 to DIY (less if you already have the glue).
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:31 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Pinned paddler and Rescue - Lots to discuss...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2043
Re: Pinned paddler and Rescue - Lots to discuss...
I've been in a (very) few high stress situations, a few of them rescues. One thing that I often think about when looking back at them is "where did that idea come from?". You don't have 5 minutes to ponder a solution, you have to react almost instantly and decisively. I absolutely think that discuss...
- Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:26 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: ACCESS – PLEASE, everyone fill this in.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1302
Re: ACCESS – PLEASE, everyone fill this in.
Done. One of the better surveys. Would be keen to see results published when it's complete.
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 2:08 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Sport only travel insurance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2426
Re: Sport only travel insurance
When I read your post I immediately thought of AAC as well. I use them for climbing trips, but don't actually know if they cover other sports. I suspect they would, but worth checking. Annual membership with the AAC, and then £5-10 per trip of normal travel/baggage insurance works out well for me.
- Wed May 31, 2017 1:44 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: IMPORTANT - Pollution Incident River Irwell
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2520
Re: IMPORTANT - Pollution Incident River Irwell
Is there not an ombudsman or similar that can take a look at how the EA handled this?
- Thu Dec 22, 2016 1:36 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Conwy Falls Hydro Objections
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1830
Re: Conwy Falls Hydro Objections
Just received this by email. Is it old news, or is this an update on the already rejected application? Dear Sir/Madam You provided comments relating to the above application for an abstraction and impoundment licence. Having looked at the application and considered the comments we received, we have ...
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:23 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Becksploration Waterfall Hunt
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2769
Re: Becksploration Waterfall Hunt
Nice line! Looks quite Swale-esque.
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:14 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Save the Conwy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2797
Re: Save the Conwy
Emails sent to both people earlier today. I got a response from Elizabeth Wagstaff on behalf of Justin Albert this evening. Did anyone else get one? I used the template letters with a few minor additions. The response was a two page letter, with one particular bit of note: Our specific involvement s...
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:16 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Save the Conwy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2797
Re: Save the Conwy
Done. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:49 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Save the Conwy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2797
Re: Save the Conwy
Worrying. Can we email as opposed to posting letters?
- Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:21 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Blog from Valsesia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 591
Re: Blog from Valsesia
Thanks, nice blog. I noticed one of your posts was talking about planning for hydroelectric dams on the Mastallone. I haven't heard about this before. Is there anything we can do here to help prevent it? A petition to sign etc?
- Tue May 17, 2016 2:11 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Insurance?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 757
Re: Insurance?
Does the AAA cover paddling? I was going to get it for alpine climbing (in combination with standard travel insurance for flights/luggage etc). If it does paddling as well then I'll be very happy! Any restrictions on grades?
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:38 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Zambezi dam
- Replies: 2
- Views: 865
Zambezi dam
http://southernafrican.news/2016/04/21/batoka-gorge-power-project-finally-starts/ Does anyone know if there are any drawings/plans for specifically where the dam will be and what will be flooded? Is it 'just' the minus rapids? Will Victoria Falls be affected too, as they'll effectively be falling in...
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:27 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: What is the best psychological advice you could ever give?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1316
Re: What is the best psychological advice you could ever give?
Make your paddling look beautiful, smooth, and effortless. And then it usually will be.
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:26 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Calls for legislation to restrict access to inland water in Wales
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1360
Re: Calls for legislation to restrict access to inland water in Wales
Another petition...?
Has anyone ever seen much feedback from previous petitions? I'm a bit bored signing them to be honest, but I've signed this one anyway.
Has anyone ever seen much feedback from previous petitions? I'm a bit bored signing them to be honest, but I've signed this one anyway.
- Thu Mar 03, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Petition to make waterways right of way.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2440
Re: Petition to make waterways right of way.
I'd be interested to hear from whoever set it up, why they worded it as they did. Not to give them an ear full! Literally just genuine curiosity, or possibly mildly sceptical that it came from a paddler at all.
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:51 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Petition to make waterways right of way.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2440
Re: Petition to make waterways right of way.
Is there any chance we weaken our argument by seeking legislation to legitimise our access, when our stance for some time has been that we have said right in law already. I'd welcome some level headed guidance and opinions please. This was the reason I haven't signed it. Like you, I'd welcome some ...
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:49 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Fairy Glen - saved?!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 822
Re: Fairy Glen - saved?!
Brilliant news. :-)
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:26 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: How to? Increase the thickness of a paddle shaft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1497
Re: How to? Increase the thickness of a paddle shaft
Self amalgmating plumbers tape. Doesn't use any adhesive, and sticks to wet things. I use it on ice axe grips, but it's normally used to fix leaky pipes.
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 12:35 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: River Ashop Video
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2731
Re: River Ashop Video
Heyden Brook is a cracking short spate run with a beautiful 4/5m waterfall* to finish off. Recommended. * The landing was deep enough for a boof in 2012+2013, but don't pencil. Worth wading around in low water. Don't go down the tunnels under the road bridge at the end - there's a fence at the bottom!
- Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:02 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Fairy Glen Hydro Scheme
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2539
Re: Fairy Glen Hydro Scheme
Thanks. Now signed.
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:23 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Fairy Glen Hydro Scheme
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2539
Re: Fairy Glen Hydro Scheme
I signed a petition about 3/4 months ago. Is this a new one?
- Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:48 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Locking Paddles in Van?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1984
Re: Locking Paddles in Van?
I'd be looking to add some extra protection to stop the van itself getting stolen. I'm a big fan of a hidden switch somewhere on the ignition live feed. Something as simple as a light switch, assuming you know what you're doing.
Steering lock?
Steering lock?
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: My manky ditch exploration vid from the weekend
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1553
Re: My manky ditch exploration vid from the weekend
Ditch!? That's a full on river! ;-) Looks good though.
Whenever someone mentions ditch I just think of the Nant Mor. Fantastic fun!
Whenever someone mentions ditch I just think of the Nant Mor. Fantastic fun!