I dont see the point of extending the existing grading further. In short if you are good enough and experienced enough to be running 5 5+ then I think it doesnt matter what it is graded you are going to assess the risks and run it or not depending on the day, your mood and any other factors. To me t...

Ive used them a number of time with upto 4 plastic surf boats on the roof. Had no problems apart from the well documented rain intrusion. Scratches to the roof have occurred but we put that down to spending so much time at the beach. We have dented the roof over tightening everything but were able t...

i tend to go for the minimum amount of stuff in my BA, knife, short line and bar of chocolate and that it. I work on the theory that if Im swimming the less stuff in the BA there is the higher Im going to float.

ChrisMAC

Im betting end of march rather than the beginning from my completely untrained eye.

ChrisMAC

Personally I would go for the DSLR and have done. The only advantage of the prosumer camera as far as Im concerned is that it is physically smaller so easier to take in the kayak. A DSLR and a couple of lenses takes some fitting into a kayak safely

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Having had zero feather for a couple of years now I an going to go back to about 30 degrees for the following reasons. Bow rudders on the non control hand side do require you to twist your wrist round much further. I find that when playing in a hole I trip over the no working blade if it catches the...

I only have one question now: Can I get money back from my season ticket for the period in which HPP is closed?! If so, how? At the last meeting I think they said that refunds wouldn't be given, but extra time would be added to the expirary date of your season ticket. For example if the work takes ...

I wipe them with some TCP

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I have custom fitted silicon ear plugs supplied by the NHS. This style of ear plug I have been using for 10 years or so. At the beginning I got an emergency referral from my GP to an ENT appointment. The resulting 2 appointments, both led to an operation by the ENT dept and swimmers ear plugs suppl...

Well my local councillors in Nottingham have agreed to see what they can findout and what they can do to help.

ChrisMac

email sent. I have also sent one to my local councillor in Nottingham and my MP. Any extra help cant hurt.

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Whilst it would be nice if the course at HPP was free I think it is unlikely. For starters it is owned by the Council now that sport england have decided that london and 2012 is all that matters. It is managed, not very well mind, by a private company who set the charges and are only interested in p...

All these systems are just a non geographical front for 'normal' numbers. Somewhere there must be a database with them all on. So far the saynoto0870 website seems to be the best as it allows people to add numbers that they find out.

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What a disgrace as plenty of others have stated. All I would add is that if the case does go to court as the defendant I would exercise your right to have the trial moved to a location well away from Langollen to somewhere like Manchester or Birmingham where the local magistrate or jury are not like...

Ketlle, Pot, Black Life is about choices, too dangerous or the risks are too high, don't do it! Typical developed world attitude, blow it up, dam it, destroy it, burn it etc etc. We are guests of mother nature, we enjoy our outdoor activities because of her. We should be ambassodors to her and show...

Eyes open for me. Its the only way to see where you are, how deep you are and which way is up.

ChrisMac

given that I always paddle with custom earplugs no river feature is that loud anyway.

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Heading out to the alps soon and have found that Seafrance is a lot cheaper to travel with than P&O this is with roof rack etc. Is there any particular reason why? Has anyone travelled with Seafrance? what are they like? Dale Because Sea France are not part of rip off britain. I have used Sea Franc...

A bit tongue in cheek here. The proof, at point .44 and 2.39 on the video. Pure dead hole bait, man. Even better this one . Pure dead flat water, breaking an eddy line bait, at point .32 and 1.16. 'nough said? Nice videos but I dont see how they demonstrate your point. In the 1st video the chap dro...

Ive been using a Voz lid for 6 months for river running / creeking in and its been great, good coverage, and very adjustable for the all important fit.

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I cant remember the last time I got ill from the Trent. Keeping your mouth shut is the best way.

Personally I often get ill from hurley but thats probably because I dont go there very often and I guess its the same at HPP for the more infrequent visitor.

ChrisMac

The youth hostel at LLan is good value and within walking distance of town for some evening refreshment

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They were with me and our group of 4 flying to New York about 4 years ago. I booked them onto the plane as surf equipment but not a surfboard through customer service when booking the tickets. This worked fine but we would not have got them on the flight back if we hadn't arranged it in advance. Chr...

Either the Ammo or a Bliss Stick Scud. Both work on the river and a friend of mine can cartwheel his scud in the holes on HPP. (And no he is not a 20 stone monster)

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Ive been using Kober Carvings for a couple of years and they are great. They are really light but powerful and have very little flutter in the water which is ideal for playing or in the surf. The only downside is that they are not designed for being bounced off rocks in the creeks. If you want ones ...

Desperate Measures altered my skypole werners at a very reasonable price using the spigot method.

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4 of us flew with them to New York with no problems. We did however book them on as surf equipment but not a surfboard. It was a good job we did or we wouldn't have got them back. The lady at JFK was about to give us the over my dead body speech until she saw that they were booked on the computer, t...

Peter Brown wrote:Just wondering before I go spending my money.

Just take the boat with you and try it before you buy. I know of a few people who have turned up at dealers and said if this kayak doesn't fit in it Im not buying and, whilst looking a little bemused, have let them try.

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muppet wrote:I can heartily recommend them! probably the best dry suit in the world! ;-)
Muppet
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I always have admired your subtle approach!!!!

ChrisMac

Whats the betting that come time to goto the Olympics terminal 5 will miraculously be able to fit long long sprint boats etc through its baggage system

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