River Kings RAW // Über E.L.F - Wilson Creek Gorge at -15"

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What do you do when the drought is in full swing? You set the record for the run with the lowest known level on the river closest to you. Extra Low Flow, or ELF runs are somewhat common place on Wilson Creek Gorge. This, however, was an Über ELF run. At -15" on the paddlers gage, we were pushing the limits of possibility with this one. I kept the video in River Kings RAW format so the viewer would feel as if they were right there alongside us on the water...or...uh...rocks! LOL
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  • @aarontorian
    @aarontorian7 ай бұрын

    These types of videos are what attracted me to your channel in the first place. Constant encouragement, always progressing and non-stop fun no matter what the river looks like. We're rain dependent in AR and I wish I could get more paddlers to go when there's barely any water, just to work on stuff. I've been in it a couple of years and I'm still working beginner/intermediate skills because it's just so stretched out over the year. I haven't been able to afford a dry suit yet but when I finally snag one, I'll be doing more runs like this! Thanks Pete!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement Aaron! Keep grinding! You wont regret that drysuit!

  • @Solokayaker888
    @Solokayaker8887 ай бұрын

    That's called 'Rock Climbing' Try a jeep instead, less Road rash. LOL Best video ever, I laughed so hard, hilarious, been there done that. Have a blessed day.

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    LOL! Thanks Solo!

  • @mountainhobbit1971
    @mountainhobbit19717 ай бұрын

    looks like you had super fun day playing bumper boats...

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    That about sums it up MH!

  • @deuceryan
    @deuceryan7 ай бұрын

    The NBL gear didn't arrive in time! lol This video cracked me up!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    he he he! Thanks Ryan!

  • @aliciabooker4555
    @aliciabooker45557 ай бұрын

    I have watched every vid, just about and this is so much fun. Thank you for making this.

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Alicia!

  • @SchaeferYaks
    @SchaeferYaks7 ай бұрын

    I need some Wilson Creek in my life ❤

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes! and with some rain!!! LOL

  • @WVWes
    @WVWes7 ай бұрын

    Had a roll session last night, hit my c to c a couple times. They got more sessions all dec and jan! Im after it, Pete.

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes sir Wes!!

  • @AshleyPrevitte
    @AshleyPrevitte7 ай бұрын

    I think I was out there at like - 11 or 12 and it was so so sad!!! good stuff as always Pete!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    LOL! This was somehow less sad...as it was much harder...LOL

  • @PracticalOutdoorist
    @PracticalOutdoorist7 ай бұрын

    This is Awesome!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Roger!

  • @rivertrashmedia
    @rivertrashmedia7 ай бұрын

    Keep this up and you're gonna have to change your name from the River Kings to the Low Water Warriors

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    If you look at the logo...we made the change to Elf Kings...LOL

  • @rivertrashmedia

    @rivertrashmedia

    7 ай бұрын

    @@RiverKingsKayak lol didn't notice

  • @adulfdabo898
    @adulfdabo8987 ай бұрын

    Some skiing sticks would've been the better choice... 😀

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    LOL!!! Right on Adulf!

  • @gatorbyte5254
    @gatorbyte52547 ай бұрын

    Have y’all ever paddled rivers in Alaska? I can’t speak for the whole of the state but I know the interior (Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta Junction area) has some rivers that are good for day trips and kayak camping. I know of one company (I’ve only ever been on trips with them) that does guided wilderness tours if you’re wanting to see some of the wildlife. Just sayin’.

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    I have been to Alaska several times, but have only done some touring and some rafting. I REALLY want to go there for some kayaking.

  • @troybennington3479
    @troybennington34797 ай бұрын

    Guess you can have fun at any level… nice

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    indeed Troy!

  • @jam7547
    @jam75477 ай бұрын

    I am back and as always i have questions.. what is Wilson Creeks norm.. and how fast isit CFS wise.... What class is it. Norm . Looks fun that low. And about a class2 at minus 15

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    norm? It is just totally dependent on rainfall. As far as the traditionally run levels, most folks (including American Whitewater) would suggest that the min suggested flow is -6" (2.5' online gauge) and a high flow would be +6" (3.5' online gauge). I have run it up to +15" before and that is a whole different animal. It is a class 4 river. At normal low flows I call it extreme class 3 and at the Über elf flow we joked it was extreme class 2 in difficulty although the potential for injury due to the nature of the river bed is higher than any actual class 2 rivers.

  • @troybennington3479
    @troybennington34797 ай бұрын

    If your boat could talk , What would it tell you!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    SEND IT!

  • @MicajahMcCurry
    @MicajahMcCurry7 ай бұрын

    we taught instructor lessons at -16 when the wwc shut down

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh wow! When was that? Did yall do the whole run?

  • @MicajahMcCurry

    @MicajahMcCurry

    7 ай бұрын

    @@RiverKingsKayak summer of 2016. Put in to takeout. Had a center boat and paid to be there. That was the only way you could convince 18 year old me.

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    @@MicajahMcCurry thats awesome! Did it all go at that level? Sounds like -17 is the new frontier! 🤣🤪

  • @troybennington3479
    @troybennington34797 ай бұрын

    Crazy low, I was there two weeks ago can’t believe your trying it

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    desperate times!...

  • @ADVENTUREKM
    @ADVENTUREKM7 ай бұрын

    So did you mean Elf on a shelf lol!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    LOL! Almost that time!

  • @troybennington3479
    @troybennington34797 ай бұрын

    No paddles were destroyed in the filming of this video😜l

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    LOL!

  • @craigbailey6427
    @craigbailey64275 ай бұрын

    Question??? What is the best level at Wilson for PFD have about a year under my belt paddling. And roll most of the time…

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    5 ай бұрын

    Depends on skill really. I would look to have a pretty solid roll before I took it on at proper flow. It can have teeth at any level but -9 or so ( 2.25 online ) is a fun level for lots of first timers.

  • @craigbailey6427

    @craigbailey6427

    5 ай бұрын

    @@RiverKingsKayak thank you so much for responding back. Although mostly silent we have watched every video. Hope to see you at the race in the 3rd. I will only be spectating for the time being …

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    5 ай бұрын

    @craigbailey6427 be sure to catch-up with me there!

  • @isaiahbrown9229
    @isaiahbrown92297 ай бұрын

    Bro where is your hunting channel looks like you have got quite a few bucks and if you take people along for your hunting adventures like you do your kayaking videos I’d definitely watch it

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks a ton Isaiah! I have a couple videos up like that... kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIGLp5ekYdi8dJM.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2ytk9OTp5nShaQ.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKiKtduTYrfaaLw.html

  • @isaiahbrown9229

    @isaiahbrown9229

    7 ай бұрын

    I should have known lol I’ll go check them out and show them some love

  • @aliciabooker4555
    @aliciabooker45557 ай бұрын

    still praying for rain

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    for sure!

  • @NovaScotiakayaker
    @NovaScotiakayaker7 ай бұрын

    Good evening

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Nova!

  • @steveworthington1386
    @steveworthington13867 ай бұрын

    Hello all

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey Steve!

  • @WhitewaterOutdoors
    @WhitewaterOutdoors7 ай бұрын

    Oh man she’s lookin a little dry today!

  • @RiverKingsKayak

    @RiverKingsKayak

    7 ай бұрын

    more than a little! LOL.

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