Upper Nantahala Kayaking - Spring Fling 2024 // Nantahala Outdoor Center
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Spring Fling at the NOC was a blast! I finally got my pfd on the Upper Nantahala. Somehow, I never paddled this stretch of river. While it is almost unbelievable, I just never got on this stretch. A few years ago during P5's first season, it was suggested to me that I take him there. I had never done that river and at the time, my policy was to never take him on a river I didnt know myself. I believe it was that right approach and we passed that day. Fast forward 4 years, he is a phenomenal paddler now and quite capable of handling himself. This frees up a lot of options in river selection. Running PFD's together now is not a big deal. We finally made it back here. His skill level is well beyond this run and that made this day simply a joy to paddle. Come along for a look at a fabulous run on the Upper Nantahala!
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I love how humble P5 is on the river and in life.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Sean! He takes after his mother...LOL!
@mountainhobbit1971
2 ай бұрын
that is what I assumed. LOL! ;-)
Thanks for another excellent video. I'm planning to PFD at WOR this year and this has the best beta I've seen yet.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Right on Robert! That is my intent with most of my videos...sort of a top to bottom of what you would encounter. Thanks!!
26:10 that’s me! I’m Sutter!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Sutter!!
That was sweet! P5 lookin’ all jedi. “ if your ready” speaks volumes.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Thanks James!! Indeed!
Pleasure to meet you and a special surprise and treat to be able to PFD it together!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Likewise Justin!!
fun looking run!!!!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Wes!
You sure that is not the Rock River 😉 Green Zet for the win, change Alan's name to Timex, takes a licking but keeps on ticking.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
LOL! Thanks Scott!
It’s got to be nice, not having to worry if P5 is ok but knowing he’s a strong paddler. Able to relax and just enjoy it with him .
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
For sure Troy!
I missed the upper nat at week of rivers when they first did release years back. I busted my elbow at table saw and got infected , had to leave and missed it… regret.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Dang!
So what type if water is the first yellow boat for? Why did you get it etc. Its great to have fun times with your son, your lucky.
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
That is a whitewater boat with a sealed stern compartment and top hatch. It is for full on whitewater expeditions...when they came out, they piqued my interest and I have always wanted one.
Like the collision sound affects
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
he he he!
Looks like a lot of fun
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Indeed Troy!
Great vid as always!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Thanks K!
Good times!
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris!
Did my first river run yesterday down the Hiawassee River but I want to be better at kayaking and understand more about paddling and make some new buddies to kayak with. Anyone in the Hiawassee GA area?
@RiverKingsKayak
25 күн бұрын
That is what Im talking about!
What's inside the little yellow case?
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
All the magic tools to make the cameras work! LOL. Batteries, extra cards, backup camera, etc...
Missed the beginning, did you do the top or start under?
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
We did the Upper.
Honestly he looked better than you that second run. Very relaxed
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
Thats the goal!
So what's the appeal of the Big Bang?
@RiverKingsKayak
2 ай бұрын
It has a sealed stern compartment and a hatch...good for camping out of.
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