My Review

Originally submitted at Sierra Trading Post

S.O.L indeed

By Zish the kayaking fish from Oxford, GA on 12/21/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Light Weight, Usefull items, Fits inside a PFD, Small

Cons: No 1st aid items

Best Uses: Hiking, Paddling

I've been looking for something that I could carry in my PFD that would be useful and dry just in case I get separated from my kayak. So far the Adventure Medical kit survival pak fits it. It fits inside my PFD nicely and it doesn't make the PFD pocket bulkily, I'm still able to put other things in the pocket, like my car keys and snacks. So far I have taken it on two kayaking trips, one in what I rolled a few times and none of the items got wet. I will need to add some basic first aid items in the kit. Because it's so small it will be in my PFD every time I go kayaking.

(legalese)

My Review of Kokatat Tropos Light Storm Cag

Originally submitted at NRS

Experienced sea kayakers asked for it and Kokatat has built it - the Tropos Light Storm Cag. Defy foul weather with this innovative combination jacket and sprayskirt cover.

• Fits over your existing garments and PFD to seal out spray and inclement weather.
  
  
• The bottom ...

Kokatat Tropos Light Storm Cag

Storm Cag saves the day

By Zish the kayaking fish from Oxford, GA on 2/3/2011

 

5out of 5

Sizing: Feels true to size

Pros: Adjustable, Easy To Attach

Was this a gift?: No

A group of us decided to get together and celebrate Groundhog Day and paddle the Etowah River in Georgia. One member of the group forgot their sprayskirt. The Kokatat Storm Cag saved the day so that all of us could enjoy a day on the river.

(legalese)

Indian Springs State Park and Big Sandy Creek

Yesterday a friend and I decided to go paddling even though the weather forecast was predicting rain. We decided to pick something small since it was Nancy first time out this year and I had to get ready for doggie school. So we picked Indian Springs State Park. The lake is a 105 Acre Lake. Even though the lake is small we saw plenty of wildlife, vultures, geese, ducks and turtles to name a few. We even had some frogs serenaded us as we paddled and explored the lake. Heck we even found a rapid while exploring the creek to feds the lake. Later we found out that the creeks name is Big Sandy Creek. As we loaded the boats it finely started to rain. All in all it turned out to be a very pleasant and relaxing paddle.

My Review of Extrasport X-Posed Hoodie Jacket - Waterproof (For Women)

Originally submitted at Sierra Trading Post

Closeouts . The Extrasport X-Posed hoodie jacket does everything but leave you exposed to the elements. Designed for the rigors of extreme kayaking, this jacket also works great for hiking, camping and everyday wear. Entrant® DT waterproof breathable membrane blocks moisture Neoprene wrist with...

Extrasport X-Posed Hoodie Jacket - Waterproof (For Women)

Great Spash Jacket / Rain Coat

By Zish the kayaking fish from Oxford, GA on 3/10/2010

 

4out of 5

Pros: Breathable, Durable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly

Cons: Size

Best Uses: Paddling

Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational

I got this after a soaker of a storm on a paddling trip. Last weekend I used it on paddling trip where it was winding. It has a lot of room in the shoulders and it did a great job of blocking the wind. The only con I see so far is the size, not enough room for layering in the winter. But this will be a great jacket for kayaking camping in the fall and spring.

(legalese)

I'm still here

I forgot my user name and password and it took me awhile. I will start posting soon.

I'm Back

Well I’m back from a long family vacation. Have you ever looked at your family members and wonder how could they be related to you? Anyway enough of that, when I got home I called up my paddling buds to see what was going on. The Nantahala and the Ocoee that’s what.
Saturday’s run on the Nantahala very enchanting, it will be one that I will reminisce on for a long time. The group had six members, Chuck, Charlie, Barbara Debbie, Darcy and of course me. We put in at the top. Patton’s run I was able to catch the eddy at the top. Maybe next I’ll get more eddies. It seemed like we spent hours at the spin wave, I was able to spin maybe once or twice and I was able to surf a little at surfers. During the run I started talking about how I would like to run the falls differently and with a grin on his face Chuck said we can run the creek’n line. Yikes, someone called me out. I told him OK I’ll think about it. So the time came and with anxiety I stepped up to the plate and said lets go for it. Next thing I know I was way on the right side bearing down at the falls. I had to peel out to get to the little tongue far right, but if I peeled out to far I was going to run the racers line and I didn’t want to do that. I started out a little wobbly but the run turn out perfect, thanks Chuck.

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Sunday’s Ocoee run problematic. The Ocoee is still very challenging to me and it makes me feel very awkward. This time around the rocks seem a little closer making to harder to run the rapids. It just seem like I was hitting all the rock. I had a very scintillating conversation with Slice ‘n’ Dice. I’m not sure if I hit the main hole or the smaller one, but I’m sure glad the water was warm. All in all it was one amazing day paddling with buds and Mother Nature.

http://chucks.smugmug.com/gallery/5914345_WASdF/2

Hiwassee, TN

It’s amazing of fast the summer just slips away. Thinking about this summer’s paddling trips I realized that I haven’t paddled the Hiwassee all summer, so I got with some friends and we started paddling a trip. We all met a Web Brothers. The trip turned out to be a memorable one in more ways than one. All week the skies in the Atlanta area have been gray thanks to Fay. The sky was blue and the sun was warm in Tennessee and surprising the water was warm as well. After lunch I decided to play at lunch stop rapid trying to spin, yes I spinned, cool, ok that ones not so good, cool got another, oops I sideways, crap, brace, it not working, oh no I upside down! Now what, I need to roll up, setup and roll. Wow I’m up, my first combat roll in my Ammo.