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by RussJohnson
Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: West Tanfield Div3/4 Double - One of the biggest 3/4 events and TOPO
Replies: 4
Views: 3330

we are in the run up leading to the event. hope you all have sent your entries in in advance, control is only open for a limited time on saturday, so lease, if you are entering late please do it on Friday night. we appreciate it =) the TopoDuo event will be busy as usual, but places are limited so ...
by RussJohnson
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: West Tanfield Div3/4 Double - One of the biggest 3/4 events and TOPO
Replies: 4
Views: 3330

Hi All to reminding people that one of the biggest division 3 and 4 events of the year is getting near. the event remains at Slenningford Watermill dispite the loss of access on the rest of the river. OUR FAMOUS TOPO-DUO EVENT RETURNS. Don't forget to put in your entry, this event is always popular...
by RussJohnson
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Shepperton Weir - The end of Div 1 slaloms ???????
Replies: 32
Views: 15710

shepperton isnt the only event to get caught by the committee. WASHBURN PREM - Septemeber 2011 has been REMOVED from the calendar; the reasoning is that with new man made courses in Cardiff and Lee Valley they need to cut down Premier slaloms to keep to 9 events!!! its an utter disgrace for the com...
by RussJohnson
Tue Jun 29, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Shepperton Weir - The end of Div 1 slaloms ???????
Replies: 32
Views: 15710

i would hate for shepperton to be removed from the Div 1 circuit. we need more major events "down south" and shepperton is always a fantastic event.

however i would love for it to be a DOUBLE Div 1/2 event again next year as for us traveling from the north its a long way just race race one day
by RussJohnson
Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: River Ure Access Suspended - just passing on the message
Replies: 0
Views: 1753

Hi, i know that it is not a major slalom training spot but; River Ure Access Agreement - Hack Falls to Sleningford Suspended Will all clubs / paddlers please note that due to various breaches of the Access Agreement by one party, the landowners have cancelled the access agreement and are in discuss...
by RussJohnson
Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Washburn Open Weekend - full release weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 3270

we look forward to seeing you there. should be plenty of water coming down this weekend. and in this temperature will be nice and refreshing (swim or not XD) Just to add above; WOODYARD WILL BE CLOSED! BOTTOM CAR PARK IS FOR GENERAL PUBLIC AND SHUTTLE TURN AROUND ONLY. KAYAKERS ARE NOT TO USE THE C...
by RussJohnson
Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Traveling to Abbey from the south?? - Beware of traffic
Replies: 3
Views: 2927

Thanks for the note Geebs. Just thought i would put it in the direction of the majority heading to Abbey =D JUST TO ADD FURTHER TRAFFIC PROBLEMS; M62 EAST J32 (brighouse/Huddersfield) - J41 (M1 Leeds/Wakefield) Speed restrictions and Average Speed Cameras (50mph) due to roadworks for motorway safet...
by RussJohnson
Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Washburn Open Weekend - full release weekend
Replies: 3
Views: 3270

Hi all. just a small plug for a non slalom event this weekend which will be good for those not attending the Abbey or Stone events This weekend there will be a 3/4 release on saturday and a full release on sunday. this will give you all an opportunity practicing your skills on the different release...
by RussJohnson
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Traveling to Abbey from the south?? - Beware of traffic
Replies: 3
Views: 2927

Just to worn people traveling up to the Abbey Rapids race this weekend

the A1 near harrogate will be extremely busy because of this years Bramham House trails event.

allow plenty of time to pass this area.
by RussJohnson
Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Tees Div1/2 5/6 June
Replies: 19
Views: 12016

thank you
by RussJohnson
Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Tees Div1/2 5/6 June
Replies: 19
Views: 12016

can i ask why Dates of birth have been published on the start list?
by RussJohnson
Wed May 26, 2010 3:08 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Serpent's Tail slalom - October - What day?
Replies: 7
Views: 5066

Double P/1's were stopped so that the number of Premier events can be cut down
by RussJohnson
Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Paddle options
Replies: 6
Views: 3579

i'm 5'9", shoulder to finger tip length of 74cm. i currently use Vadja Storm paddles, one of the more expensive types of paddle around. Also they do only come in Crank shaft they are lengthed at 208cm and have a feather of 25degrees. (i prefer shallow angle paddles and have always used low angles) ...
by RussJohnson
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:23 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: C2 for sale - forward from WYCC
Replies: 0
Views: 2240

was posted on our clubs website. Slalom C2 for sale, Carbon/kev. About 10 years old but dry stored for the last five years. Slight r/hand offset to back but easily paddled both ways. Foam seats and knee pads, quick release straps.Has been belted and repaired near both ends. Hull and deck are in ver...
by RussJohnson
Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Slalom paddles doubledutch or raab?
Replies: 2
Views: 25236

i have paddled with both sets so from personal experience i would definitely say the double dutches for durability. i terms of paddling the are both excellent paddles, each with its own advantages. HOWEVER... got the raabs in december 2006, they lasted 2 events before a chip was taken out of the ma...