"The Blanco looks sick Chris. I need to get back down to S America! Is that the shot of you I took at the Turbio?"
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11 mile hike tonight
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Congrats to Taylor Cote
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What's everyone been up to lately?
Started Jun 16, 2009
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Bryan Kirk posted a blog postHair of the Wolf
Wolf Creek is the stuff of legend in West Virginia. It rarely gets run, let alone seen by anyone, as there is no hiking trail up the gorge at all. Most folks simply wonder what could be lurking in Fayetteville's local deep crevasse in the Earth. What lies in this 800 ft/mile gorge is something only a lucky few kayakers will ever see; house-sized rocks covered in glowing-green moss and lichen. Rhododendron bushes so old and thick that the only way to get around is to navigate the maze of tunnels…See More
Bryan Kirk posted a videoWolf Creek
On Saturday, March 3rd a crew of stout seekers kayaked from the town of Fayetteville, WV into the New River Gorge on the 800 ft/mile Wolf Creek. Paddlers wer...
Bryan Kirk commented on Kim Russell's blog post Little Girl, Big Boat Syndrome"Coming from paddling an old Prijon Invader and Perception Corsica S when I was between 12-16, I've gravitated towards larger boats ever since. With good technique, bigger boats have a ton of advantages. Folks who 'drift' rapids may…"
Bryan Kirk posted a blog postAttaining
You hear a lot about Green Racers attaining the Ledges on the French Broad River in Asheville to get in shape for the race. Boaters at Virginia Tech do the same types of workouts at McCoy Falls, site of the old New River Rodeo, to keep their forward strokes fit.I actually began my paddling career following my dad up the Potomac River from Anglers to the base of Great Falls in slalom boats. Now that I'm back in the DC area for a few days for the holidays, I've been excited to hop back in the old…See More
Bryan Kirk posted a videoNew Airtime
Mid December 2011 had exceptional river levels on the New River in WV. This allowed for some exceptional freestyle kayaking on Surprise Wave and the Dries put-in waves. Kayaks of choice were the Wave Sport Project X and the composite 54cx. Adam…
Bryan Kirk commented on Taylor Cavin's blog post Reservoirs draw-down, kayakers fire it up!"Sounds like one of the more epic seasons out there Taylor! In the east we also had drawdowns for the reservoirs on the Gauley and Russell Fork rivers. They took the lakes down to 50 ft below the normal 'winter pool' levels to inspect the…"
Bryan Kirk replied to mike lynch's discussion project x outfitting"Hi Roger, just give customer service a call and they'll send out new pads to you. Sorry your pads are peeling!"
Bryan Kirk commented on Kim Russell's blog post 2011 Halloween Truss Paddle"That looks like it was a great time!"
Bryan Kirk posted a blog postManns Creek: West Virginia's Class 5 Gem
It took me around a dozen runs down Manns creek before I actually felt like I wasn't lost in its labyrinth of steep chutes. By Manns Creek, I am referring to Glade Creek at the Gristmill in Babcock State Park, past the confluence with Manns Creek(Real Manns) and down to the New River at Cunard, WV. Here is a Manns Creek headcam movie from around 4": …See More
Bryan Kirk posted a videoManns Creek from Bryan Kirk on Vimeo.
Manns Creek
All the major rapids of Manns Creek, WV. Level around 3" on the gauge rock. Paddler Bryan Kirk. Wave Sport Diesel 70.
Bryan Kirk replied to Wouter De Wolf's discussion need held on size WAVESPORT ZG"It won't be too big. I was around 168kg when I paddled one and it was a blast to cartwheel, loop, etc. Are you into park n play or downriver/all around play?"
Bryan Kirk replied to Wouter De Wolf's discussion need held on size WAVESPORT ZG"If it is the ZG 54 you will be perfect for it. Great all-around playboat!
Good luck,
Bryan"
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Hair of the Wolf
Wolf Creek is the stuff of legend in West Virginia. It rarely gets run, let alone seen by anyone, as there is no hiking trail up the gorge at all. Most folks simply wonder what could be lurking in Fayetteville's local deep crevasse in the Earth. What lies in this 800 ft/mile gorge is something only a lucky few kayakers will ever see; house-sized rocks covered in glowing-green moss and lichen. Rhododendron bushes so old and thick that the only way to get around is to navigate the maze of…
ContinuePosted on March 14, 2012 at 1:26pm
Attaining
You hear a lot about Green Racers attaining the Ledges on the French Broad River in Asheville to get in shape for the race. Boaters at Virginia Tech do the same types of workouts at McCoy Falls, site of the old New River Rodeo, to keep their forward strokes fit.
I actually began my paddling career following my dad up the Potomac River from Anglers to the base of Great Falls in slalom boats. Now that I'm back in the DC area for a few days for the holidays, I've been excited to hop back…
ContinuePosted on December 22, 2011 at 1:45pm
Manns Creek: West Virginia's Class 5 Gem
It took me around a dozen runs down Manns creek before I actually felt like I wasn't lost in its labyrinth of steep chutes. By Manns Creek, I am referring to Glade Creek at the Gristmill in Babcock State Park, past the confluence with Manns Creek(Real Manns) and down to the New River at Cunard, WV.
Here is a Manns Creek headcam movie from around 4": …
ContinuePosted on October 29, 2011 at 9:00pm
Project X - My 1st Big Wave Surf in a Production PX56
Ever since the original Project came out back in 2005, I've been picking the boat apart with the help of Robert Peerson and the rest of Team WS trying to find ways to make an incredible design even better. We came out with an improvement - the carbon-only Project 54cx in 2009. This boat went better backwards and had ultra-slicey ends yet big pop for loops.
We've been working on fine tuning the next freestyle design ever since. The New River Dries in West Virginia is only 8…
ContinuePosted on March 16, 2011 at 4:00pm
Gauley Training in the Project X
So it's this time of the year again....cold temps, not a whole lot of water, and a handful of small playspots. I've found the ultimate cure for the winter timer blues - the Project X! This new design has allowed me to look at the low-water Gauley in a whole new light, and I am stoked to get this new boat on the river any chance I can get!
Canyon Doors at 2100 cfs!…
ContinuePosted on February 8, 2011 at 3:24pm
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 3:15pm on October 19, 2010,
Mike Tavares said… - Hey Bryan, how did the rest of the Gauley season shape up? How was Russel Fork?
- At 7:00pm on October 8, 2010,
Haley Mills said… - Hey, It was awesome! The z-dam is great for looping a little hard for mcnasties bc is so steep. Are you still think about germany in March? I am seriously thinking about going. Talk to you later
- At 12:12pm on May 6, 2010,
Jesse Becker said… - BK! Spring is good! Heading down to Eugene tomorrow to hit up the miracle mile with Kim- should be fun. I'll be in CO from 5/20-6/3, lets hook up and paddle! btw- HUGE macho move's over those wave trains in the video you posted, nice!
- At 8:48am on April 2, 2010,
Lane Bonner said… - Thanks A lot. ALways amazed how nice the kayak community is to each oether
- At 3:04pm on April 1, 2010, Lane Bonner said…
- Bryan, I just sent you a friend request and did not explain. I am from Virginia ( 4 hr drive ) and just looking for some advice on the New. How can I drive in and out for Surprise Wave - park and play ? Is Upper railroad hole really fantastic at 4.5 ft - Fayatteville gauge?
- At 5:21am on February 10, 2010,
Matt Helm said… - Hey Brian, I just missed you at David's place in Pucon.... I got there the day you left. How are you feeling? I had a great 3 weeks traveling and paddling Chile!
- At 12:16am on October 2, 2009,
Chris Wing said… - Tony will be there and we have the demos at the park, see ya then
- At 12:05am on October 2, 2009, Chris Wing said…
- Still going to make it to Charlotte?
- At 12:07pm on September 9, 2009,
Sean Corbett said… - Bryan, thanks for Helping me out with the boat. I will be leaving Asheville Friday morning, and arrive up there around late afternoon. See you at GF. cheers, Sean
- At 4:25pm on September 6, 2009, Chris Harjes said…
- Yeah, they said they'd get in touch with you by Thursday or Friday about setting up a WS-wide passcode that all teamsters could use to easily place prodeal orders. Guess they're a little behind schedule, or could have possibly spaced entirely. If I don't hear back from you or them iby Wednesday, I'll call and remind 'em. The water's cold out here!
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