PO
DIGITAL EXTRA: To watch video reviews, go to
Rapidmag.com/0021 or download Rapid from the iTunes Store.
WAVE-RIDING NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD gearbag
TRICKED OUT! NINJA
NRS
www.nrsweb.com | $120 US Like a ninja should be, this PFD is so low profile we barely knew it was there. Its side entry, compact design makes this a great vest for freestylers. PVC-free, gel foam pan- els allow the Ninja to contour to your body. Paddlers with shorter torsos will appreciate the cut and adjustability. We love this PFD most for its large hand-warming pocket that keeps you toasty while waiting for your turn in the hole.
WRSI TRIDENT
www.wrsisafety.com | $180 US There’s good reason why WRSI’s helmets are trusted on the river—they use multiple layers of hard plastic and shock-absorbing foam to reduce repeated impact forces bet- ter than other helmets. The Trident is WRSI’s first composite product and it easily lived up to our demands. It features the same ergo- nomics found in their other lids, including a harness system and form that fits just about anyone comfortably. Our favorite part? The flashy graphic options are sure to make you stand out on the wave.
IMMERSION RESEARCH KLING-ON
www.immersionresearch.com | $150 US Based on the lip-lock platform that’s been popular in Europe for years for its superior dryness,
Immersion Research’s new Kling-
On will change the way you look at bungee skirts. By combining the watertightness of a lip-lock deck with the easy application of a
bungee skirt, it offers better protection in a more user-friendly option. With extra-dura- ble Melco edging in high wear areas, wear- ing a Kling-On means one less thing to worry about while shredding.
CORE KIRRI WW BENT SHAFT
www.corepaddles.com | $449 US The new kid on the block, Core Paddles is poised to take the market by storm. With the introduction of one-piece Easton Elite alloy shafts combined with carbon composite blades, Core has put the notion of aluminum paddles being low budget to rest. The Kirri is Core’s premier whitewater product and it’s lighter, stronger and more durable than most full carbon paddles. Grips on the shaft elimi- nate slippage and the optional 12- or 30-de- gree offset lets you choose your angle.
L UC ARE OUTEX
www.outex.com | $200–400 US
Mud, dirt, sand and water don’t stand a chance against this tough SLR protec- tion system. Com- patible with dozens of cameras, the Outex uses professional grade optics, a cover that maintains tactile feel and an excellent view- finder to completely envelop your camera with a submersible, watertight seal. It elimi- nates the need for bulky hard cases or flimsy bags so your camera’s ready when the mo- ment strikes. A variety of accessories let you build a setup that gets you close to the action while protecting your investment.
—Michael Mechan
www.rapidmag.com 29 We deliver the river. Subscribe at
www.rapidmag.com/subscribe or (613) 758-2119
Committed to whitewater…
When we launched our fi rst issue of Rapid back in ‘99, we were the fi rst whitewater kayaking and ca- noeing magazine in North America. While other magazines have come and gone we’ve remained true to our roots never straying from the river. We have however expanded beyond just a print magazine. You can fi nd Rapid everywhere: online, iTune Store, Zinio, Facebook, Twit- ter and YouTube. The way we all communicate sure has changed over the last 13 years, but we re- main committed to whitewater… like you.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48