Kev....Looks like alot more folks are visiting the board : ) Spring is upon us and I am finally going to give this sport a try...I look forward to a demo...
ROFL... Heck I ask some of the same questions last year...I got most the answers there :) Still not sure about that Akona wetsuit 1 piece or 2? Peace, Ken...
Ken, Depending on the ambient temp and the temp of the water, it might be best to get a two piece. That way, if it is cold you can wear both but if it is warm ...
Thanks for responding.... From further reading I found that the 2 piece suit might be best also. When ordering fins ...should I order shoe size or increase...
Ken, Man, here I thought you had dropped off the face of the earth and little did I know you were just laying low all winter and did you ever come out of the...
I like the Cascade helmet. Go to cascade lacrosse helmets (http://www.sporthelmets.com/) and then direct yourself to the whitewater ones. You can get a chin...
Ken, I would agree with the others that a 2 piece suit is a better way to go due to its versatility. If you're looking for a less expensive suit try your...
Thanks a mill for the info folks… I went to my local dive shop to buy a suit (wanted to keep cash local) , I tried on the 2 piece and thank goodness I...
Hey, just wanted to have some fun and do something like the Jeff Foxworthy "you might be a redneck" one liners. If you enjoy these please add to them in...
Greetings Kevin, I hate that I will not be making it up on the 1st :( I really was looking forward to meeting you and checking out a new water sport! Peace, ...
I just decided to buy a river board and wondering if anyone on this board rides in the catskills or near the catskills. I live in Hunter and once I get my...
In a message dated 5/3/04 2:04:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mickus1@... ... Mickus, I was glad to get your post. I live in Poughkeepsie and have to this...
I prefer the short ones, but that is because I spend a good amount of time out of the water scouting rapids on new runs. Look at it this way. You can walk...
Saturday the 15th. I'm camping with friends Friday night and showing them how to riverboard on Saturday. We'll probably do the Nanty after lunch if it's...
Alright! Weather forecast for the next 9 to 10 days is scattered showers and thunderstorms everyday for much of the Appalacian mountains. Looks like the...
We are unfortunately getting out of the riverboarding business after many years of converting the faithful. We have lots of used gear for sale Carlson...
I'm looking to get into riverboarding and looking for anyone in MA, NH, CT, VT, ME who might be willing to let a newbie tag along. Or at least maybe a point...
This Sunday, June 6th at the Clear Creek Festival in Golden, CO at 4pm will be a boater cross race – there will be a heat for boarders only so come out and...
I got to run the French Broad Section 9 at a normal level two days ago as opposed to the high water run I did last year. Jeff Burton and his friend Carl were...
Lower Big Creek from the Picnic area to the confluence with the Pigeon. Class IV. Length-2 miles. Average gradient-162 feet per mile. I am still smiling...
Hey all, I'm almost brand new to this sport-- I tried it a few years ago on the Zambezi during my "taking time to find myself" trip through Africa. Absolutely...
Ryan, my name is Richard ( norcal Ripboard rep.) and I live in Sacramento . I have been boarding on and off since 1981. the best river for you is the kern,...
There is a race on the Upper Yough on Saturday at 4:00 in Southern Maryland. If you are comfortable on hard class IV and in good enough shape to do five miles...
Greetings all, I have been doing the middle Ocoee atleast once a week. I was running on Fridays ...but it looks like Mondays are even less crowded ! The run in...
New to river boarding and am looking for some class 2 stuff to board. I live in Longmont and would be willing to travel 2 hours or so to play, preferably less...