Wet west paddlefest is fun, plenty of people around to meet up with and boat with. Only two days long, but happens at a time of year when (normally) there's water around, so you could do a longer trip based around it. Brief info here, sadly cancelled this year because of Covid https://www.facebook.c...

Sorry, I missed this one!

Yeah could be, how much are you looking for and whereabouts are you based?

Cheers,
Colin

Hi,

Looking for a squirt boat (about 5 ft 10, 12 stone-ish).

What have people got gathering dust (or just for sale)? :)

Cheers,
Colin

Thanks, interesting to hear. Glad it's still doing its job :)

I must admit I tend to straddle the fence on this one (owww!). UKRGB strikes me as the place for more considered discussion on subjects such as access issues, long-term tree hazards on runs, and also the buying and selling (or finding and loosing!) of kit. Facebook comes into its own when used as a ...

Have you tried the one that GoPro does? I haven't used it much, as I never get further than copying the footage from the camera into the computer, but it is suppossed to be reasonably good.

I'd be interested to hear what you think of it long term, as I'm considering getting one for my SUP.

Hi,

As per the title really, I'm looking to buy a wavesport Recon 83. What have people got that is available?

Cheers,

Colin

I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned it already, but, if you can, I'd seriously consider some professional coaching, to focus on just rolling. Don't do it with your club, or your mates, or a random person who offers, but try to find a coach who you can build a good rapport with beforehand, and who und...

I'm in a fairly similar situation to you I think; as a starting point try the following FB group...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144969222388910/

Cheers,
Colin

Drop him a line to ask?

I dug this link up from the BBC page, not sure if you spotted it (sorry if you have already seen it)

https://www.m-b-g-l.org/contact/

I keep a krab on my throwline. That way I always have a krab and a throwline together if I need them (e.g. in a hurry e.g. live bait). Of course if I'm setting safety on the bank I'll remove the krab. If I'm ever in a situation where I have to use the throwline but don't have time to remove the kra...

I think you've got the main ones already to be fair, I'm not aware of any other specific groups covering that part of the country.

Ah, good idea hehe! A really nice film! So much for the Tawe Moors...

Love the way you've edited that together, it looks really great.

Couldn't watch it at work, but the preview picture looks like the Tawe Moors section??

Yew wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:22 pm

Typhoons aren't much more expensive than the Lomos, and are much more sturdily built.

Same experiences here.

Lomo are cheaper, but you do get what you pay for in terms of longevity.

Would recommend Typhoon in preference myself.

Cheers :)

Hi,

Is it me, or is Rainchasers down at the moment? Not sure if it's my computer at fault...

Cheers,
Colin

I'd say, try to lead as many different people as you can; try to find those who are new to the sport, and actually need leading, rather than just leading a competent group of mates. You'll only be leading on grade 2/3 on the assessment, so it doesn't matter too much if it's a river you know or one y...

This is a good idea, and joining facebook groups associated with the rivers you are keen to get on will let you see when commercial operators are looking for mock students. They generally tend to post there, and then offer places to those who reply, rather than keep a list of possible students, and ...

Hi Lucas,

Have sent you an email.

Cheers,
Colin

Nice video, you got some great clips in that, thanks for sharing. That's another bunch of rivers to add to my 'to do' list :)

A starting point is probably to ask, what sort of paddling does he do? (or, what does he want to do?) This will affect what sort of boat to look for

I can't see any reason why not :)

As long as you are comfortable from a "water safety" point of view, then yes, crack on. Enjoy the SUP :)

Hi Rich, A good start would be to check out your local canoe club, who will have groups out paddling, hopefully. If that doesn't appeal, try the Lee Valley white water center (see on here for threads to do with this). Whitewater again, but for a slightly more mellow atmosphere (and no need to do an ...

I often am in contact at work with a company based in a town called Thief river Falls in the US.

The Tryweryn festival is always good fun;

https://www.facebook.com/events/1781599 ... discussion

It's an interesting question.... I wonder how a more normal-person-sized boat that had massive rocker would actually perform? I suspect it may end up being too 'corky' due to having a very short water line. I look at it as a positive thing; if I get really fat and heavy later on in life there will s...

Rachets, every time. It's annoying when the bit of string comes loose in a playboat, in a creek boat it could be really dangerous... If really concerned about breakage, carry a spare rachet strap... I upgraded my Jackson All-star from string to rachets, and it's (now) an excellent boat. Just quickly...

Hi,

Following a bit of an epic yesteday, I've lost my paddle on the Winnion on the gorge section :(

If they turn up, could you let me know on colinbrenton AT googlemail.com

Beers offered for their return :)