I'm a bigger guy (275 lbs). Something that surfs really well is important to me (especially for when my local wave greens out/slows down). But, I also want to be able to run rivers in it that I am not pushing my boundaries. Anyone have experience in either of these boats near the top of their weight range (or the medium versions near the top of their ranges)? How do they surf? Stern squirt?

Hey all, I'm looking to purchase a waterproof, submersible waist pack with a zipper to carry some essentials in case I lose my boat. It doesn't need to be huge, just big enough to carry a phone, wallet, passport, garmin inreach, and possibly car keys.

There are a lot of products like this online. I'm wondering if anyone has one that they would recommend. Are the Nite Ize ones any good? I know that waterproof zippers can be a bit iffy.

Am I better off using a regular fanny pack with loksack pouches?

Hi everyone! My name is Bailey Swain, I’m a student at Mississippi State University, and my marketing class is conducting research on wilderness medicine. We would really appreciate your help by completing our survey! Your responses will help us better understand people’s interests and preferences regarding wilderness medicine courses.

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day after isaias, my brother invited three people that had apparently never been on a raft before and didnt think to tell me until we were already on the water 🫠 we got stuck going through iron ring directly above woodstock and only avoided flipping due to sheer luck.

they got mad our guide “bullied” them

I’ve been wanting to apply to white water rafting jobs in Colorado for over a year now. This would be my first year so I’d be a rookie and want adequate but cheap training.

Colorado Adventure Center (CAC) has been my top pick out of them all but haven’t seen best opinions on here… I also have AVA rafting high on my list. I’ve heard back from raft masters too but haven’t seen much about them on here.

Also I’ll be 21 and this will be my first time moving out of my hometown. So I want to be able to integrate myself with people my age to make friends. Having fun things to go do on my downtime that is close by is a must so keep that into consideration before commenting.

I really would love to live in my car/camp for my first year just to develop new outdoor experience so a camp ground would be nice with my company I chose to work for. I just want yalls opinions on these companies and what yall would recommend for first gear raft guides.

Can’t seem to find any instructions online on weaving a checkerboard trampoline floor on my cataraft frame. Saw some cool commercial ones. I can figure out the weaving, but terminating each length I don’t understand unless it requires sewing…

Hi all
I'm tossing up whether to get the standard skuxx or the puffy version

I'm 155lb, intermediate boater, but coming back from a long injury layoff (shoulder and knee)

I realise I'd be generally more suited to the smaller boat at my size, but my main priority is to get a fun stable surfing river runner for G2-3, I'll be looking after my shoulders so stern squirts aren't a priority, I'd rather have a little more safety margin of extra volume , but wonder if I will regret the extra volume of the puffy in being pushed around a bit more by riding higher.
Id like to be able to paddle big water G3 and potentially some g4 with a safety margin (previously I was pretty happy on G4, but I do still have my creek boat if I do decide I don't want to push things again)

I'd love to hear your opinions.

Trying to get into kayaking and looking at the Jackson antix 2.0. My question is it better to be the higher end of a small or lower end of a medium? I’m 161lbs at 5’10 and I found a good deal on market place for a medium and was curious if that would cause a trouble. Have plenty of white water experience on my hyside mini max. Thanks in advance!

A buddy and I are heading to Tlapacoyan with Adventurec in December. Any tips, pitfalls, "must not miss" rivers/creeks? We are class IV boaters, but not experienced yet with waterfalls. Thanks

6’2” 225 pounds coming from an OG which is my all time favorite creek boat. The Manu is quite a bit faster and I’m learning the edges. Initial impressions are that it’s a little less forgiving than the OG, especially the secondary stability and maybe a touch harder to roll. With the seat in the middle position, the boat felt locked on rails and was hard to steer or change direction coming out of drops. The added speed is nice and man, does this thing skip!

I tried the seat one hole back from center and it loosened up the bow and feels less locked in coming out of drops. The stern edges feel more engaged and less trippy or grabby which sounds counterintuitive. I still feel like I’m sitting in the front of the boat though, what would be the pros/cons of moving the seat even farther back?

Has anyone here paddled Wapwallowpen creek in PA recently?

I was up there this weekend and wanted to check out powder hole but there is construction all the way to the creek to install data center pipes. This little run would be 100% a creek boater's dream when it goes. Look it up. It might not be here soon.

I was up there this weekend and wanted to check out powder hole but there is construction all the way to the creek to install data center pipes. I dont think I would have the balls to run the whole thing when it goes, but it is 100% a creek boater's dream. Look it up. It might not be here soon.

Oregon
10/8/26
Put in below Smith Reservoir
Take out: Trailbridge reservoir
230 cfs

See title, would it be possible to just keep linking ends for 45 seconds and making a whole bunch of points that way?

Getting reoutfitted so I can start getting out on the river more routinely. Just picked up a used Rewind. Now I need all the accessories: pfd, helmet, skirt, paddle.

Recommendations for doing this so I don’t break the bank? I can spend where it makes sense but also don’t want to spend a fortune if I don’t have to. I’m in Seattle and have been searching around on Craigslist. But would love any advice for how best to approach this so I can get out as the rivers start to rise around here.

Thanks!

I am currently on a road trip from denver Colorado. I am traveling solo with my kayak and all gear. I’m in Montreal and wondering where I should head next. Where in eastern Canada or USA is there good class IV whitewater right now? Anyone up for paddling together if I head your way?

Anybody using a powerslide as a race boat?

Me and some friends have gotten into paddling whitewater with our packrafts. We debated doing this little dam, because of potential dangerous undercurrents that can swallow you and throw you around.

We are all beginners. We all did this one, and it was fun and felt safe, but was it?

Hey y'all not sure if this is allowed but I am going to be in Vancouver from November 7-10th for a conference. I have nothing planned on Sunday the 8th and would love to get some paddling in. I was wondering if anyone thinks they may be paddling that weekend, have a boat and paddle to spare and would be willing to take a tag along with them. I am willing to check my helmet, pdf, dry gear, and possibly a break down paddle if need be. Comfortable class IV kayaker that could stretch to a V. Anyways if someone wants a paddle buddy for a random Sunday in November, Id be happy to tag along.

Paddlers in NC/SC/East TN come on and join us!

Hi gang,

Headed to Albania at the start of November. If anyone knows of any Albanian kayak instructors that would rent kit and go paddling for a day that would be class. Assuming the rivers are in season etc.