Months spent hunkered down at home have us all itching to get back to the great outdoors. And what better way to stay reasonably close to home, and yet safely get out and away, than by hitting the water? Be it via board or boat, kayak or raft, you’re outside, responsibly maintaining social distance from others, exercising and retaining sanity with every stroke. Here are 10 of the latest pieces of innovative paddlesports gear to help make every stroke there a little easier.
Epic Kayaks
Epic V9
Want to take off that quarantine 15? Epic’s new V9 surfski blends speed, stability and agility. With a hump under the knees for leg power and an adjustable footboard, at 19 feet it’s built for downwind surfing, open-ocean crossings, racing, fitness sessions and more—with a narrower beam that optimizes flatwater speed. Bonus: Made from a Nomex honeycomb core with woven carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass, the Ultra version clocks in at just 26.5 pounds. $4,395; epickayaks.com
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Dagger Kayaks
Dagger Rewind
Dagger has rewound the clock with the Rewind, a whitewater kayak rekindling the classic river play of yesteryear. Instead of being bulbous like a creek kayak or stubby like a freestyle boat, it’s a mixture, combining speed, stability and surf-ability for whatever the river throws your way. Available in three sizes, the medium (paddler weight: 140-220 lbs) comes in at 8’9” long and 43 lbs, with 67 gallons of volume for whitewater of all walks. $1,259; dagger.com
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Hala
Hala Carbon Hoss
All-around inflatable SUPs don’t get much better than the Hala Hoss, whose 33 inches of width make it perfect for paddling with the kids and dog and even casting a line. While its glide rocker makes it speedy in flatwater, its shape also lends itself to moving whitewater. Bonus: Hala’s Inflatable Carbon Technology (utilized in the recent attempt to break the Grand Canyon speed descent record) integrates the stiffness and performance of a carbon touring board with the light, portable feel of an inflatable, making it feel just like a hard board. $1,399; halagear.com
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Keen
Keen SOLR Sandal Seas, Oceans, Lakes, Rivers: That’s what Keen’s SOLR stands—and delivers footwear—for, with its latest sandal perfect for paddling all these watery mediums. Made with recycled PET plastic webbing, it uses Aquagrip rubber with razor-siping for grip when it’s slick, and a low-profile design for agility. What we like most: Its signature Keen closed toe, snuffing out all things stub. $110; keenfootwear.com
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Kokatat
Kokatat Hustle
Two thoughts describe Kokatat’s new side-entry Hustle PFD: low-profile, high comfort. Both stem from two stacked and sculpted GAIA, PVC-free foam panels, covered with ripstop nylon, that wrap around and float to fit varied torsos. A large front pocket keeps small items accessible, plus adjustable shoulder straps and side-adjustments keep the vest snug should you swim. For a rescue version, try the HustleR. $139; kokatat.com
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Hobie
Hobie Pro Angler 12
It’s not fair for the fish. Hobie debuts its new 360-degree rotating pedal drive in its Pro Angler fish kayak line, letting anglers easily maneuver in every direction—backwards, forward, sideways and diagonally—for close-quarter maneuverability. Stand and cast on its stable hull, then sit down and pedal toward the next rise. Keep rods rigged in six rod holders, use its handy H-Rail for rigging accessories, and chill in its comfy Vantage ST seat when pedaling or prying loose your lure. Bonus: Kick-Up Fins automatically retract upon impact with underwater obstacles. $3,73; hobie.com
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RMR
RMR ThunderCloud
Honey, I shrunk the raft! That’s the word from Rocky Mountain Rafts, whose new ThunderCloud measures 9’7” with room for up to three paddlers. Diminishing 20-inch tubes and progressive rocker help it rip out of eddies, punch through waves and carve up technical boulder gardens. And at 72 lbs, it’s light enough to carry into the backcountry for remote runs and off-the-beaten-path angling. $1,549; rockymountainrafts.com
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Advanced Elements
Advanced Elements StraitEdge2 Pro
The rigidity of drop-stitch construction from the inflatable SUP world comes to kayaks in the new StraitEdge2 Pro, a 13-foot sit-on-top tandem whose drop-stitch floor hints of a hardshell. Add aluminum rib-frame tech in the bow and you get a craft that can tour the flats and tackle Class III whitewater while storing in your closet back home. Bonus: self-bailing ports that can be opened in rough conditions and closed in calm, as well as high-back seats, rod-holders and gear tie-downs. $999; advancedelements.com
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Aqua-Bound
AquaBound Tango Touring Paddle
Keep your strokes mirror-smooth with this lightweight (26-ounce) fiberglass touring paddle from AquaBound, which will get you to the cove and back to camp in record time. Hand-crafted blades forego flutter thanks to high-pressure compression molding, while an ergonomic carbon shaft—with infinitely adjustable Posi-Lok ferrule—makes your palms feel part of the team. Bonus: Try the sleek Green Tide pattern for porpoise-like propulsion. $289; aquabound.com
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Level Six
Level Six Odin Drysuit
From SUP-ing to sending waterfalls, the front-entry Odin will keep you martini dry. Made from tough Exhaust 3.0 waterproof-breathable nylon, it features latex wrist and neck gaskets, a double tunnel for your sprayskirt, articulated spine, reinforced knees and elbows, adjustable waist-belt and fleece-lined pocket. $900; levelsix.com
By: Eugene Buchanan
Title: The Best New Paddling Gear of 2020
Sourced From: www.mensjournal.com/gear/the-best-new-gear-for-canoeing-kayaking-and-standup-paddling/
Published Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:14:54 +0000
Jake Paul Says Salt Bae Might Actually Annoy Him More Than Long Term Rival KSI – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Jake Paul has taken to social media to criticize famous chef ‘Salt Bae’ for his actions after the 2022 Qatar World Cup Final. The restaurateur was seen joining in on the celebrations with Lionel Messi and co, posing for photographs and holding the World Cup trophy. Jake Paul admits that Salt Bae now annoys him more than long term rival KSI.
Jake Paul Slams Salt Bae For Intruding Argentina World Cup Final Celebrations
After arguably the best World Cup Final in history, Argentina players and fans were rightly celebrating after achieving world soccer supremacy in Qatar. On the pitch, the likes of Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria and co were celebrating the biggest win of their life, and rightly so.
However, famous chef known as ‘Salt Bae’ seems to have stirred a lot of football fans up the wrong way by intruding and impeding on the Argentina World Cup winning celebrations.
one man who is furious at the actions of Salt Bae is Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ has slammed the restaurateur for ‘disrespecting GOATs’ and ruining the moment for Argentina players after achieving their lifelong dream of winning the World Cup.
This isn’t the first time Salt Bae has been slammed for this. In the aftermath of the 2018 Champions League Final, the chef posed for a photo with Mohammad Salah, a Liverpool player who had just lost the final and sustained a terrible injury. Again, many people saw this as disrespectful, just like intruding the Argentinian celebrations at the World Cup.
Jake Paul admits that Salt Bae may have overtaken KSI in his hate ratings now after his World Cup actions. That is saying something, given the fact that Paul and KSI have had a long-term feud dating back over three years. It all started when KSI beat Logan Paul in a professional boxing fight in 2019, and has been a fierce rivalry ever since.
The 25-year-old has been very vocal with his opinions on Salt Bae and feels that he ‘has been disrespecting GOATs way too long’. As you can see in the tweet below, the YouTube star turned boxer has made his opinions on Salt Bae very vocal:
This dude has been disrespecting GOATs way too long. I may have found someone who annoys me more than KSI. pic.twitter.com/YYZTgI5cCi
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 26, 2022
Will Jake Paul Still Fight KSI Next Year Despite Frustration At Salt Bae?
Despite Jake Paul’s most recent call-out of Salt Bae, the fight everyone wants to see him in is the KSI fight or the Tommy Fury fight. It seems like both of these bouts could happen for ‘The Problem Child’ in 2023. A fight between Jake Paul and KSI is closer than ever, with the pair seemingly agreeing to fight at Wembley Stadium next summer in England in a Twitter back and forth.
Fans will be hoping that the former Disney channel and YouTube star still has his sights set on a fight with long term rival KSI, rather than calling out Salt Bae and potentially having a fight with him instead.
Although Paul has admitted that Salt Bae annoys him more than his English counterpart, it seems that the Paul vs KSI fight could well happen next year. The fight has been brewing for some time now and looks closer than ever to happening.
Both Jake Paul and KSI were in action in the boxing ring very recently, so will both be in good shape and raring to get through the ropes again and face each other in the centre of the canvas.
Fingers crossed we get the Jake Paul vs KSI fight next year and let the pair finally settle their differences in the ring. Who knows, Salt Bae could be ringside to watch!
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By: Paul Kelly
Title: Jake Paul Says Salt Bae Might Actually Annoy Him More Than Long Term Rival KSI
Sourced From: sportslens.com/news/jake-paul-says-salt-bae-might-actually-annoy-him-more-than-long-term-rival-ksi/
Published Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:21:01 +0000
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There are many choices when it comes to golf gloves and all are very similar, with the only real difference being some are made with real Cabretta leather and some are synthetic. Until now!
The Pro Air golf glove is an unbelievable new concept that adds tiny air pockets inside the golf glove which allows you to hold the golf club with a softer grip. With a softer grip on the golf club, it allows for a more relaxed and lighter grip. No more death grip. With a lighter grip, this should produce longer, straighter and more consistent golf shots!
The Pro Air golf glove also features perforated fingers which the company says accomplished 2 goals, first, it allows your hand to remain cool, second it gives flexibility to your fingers to achieve a relaxed grip. In addition, every panel of the Pro Air golf glove is reinforced with double –backstitched nylon seams.
I must say the feel of the Pro Air golf glove is very unique. It feels like the inside of the glove has very small bubble wrap in it. After a few swings I could immediately notice a more relaxed grip and I didn’t even realize the unusual feel of the tiny air bubbles. I used the glove on the driving range for about 30 minutes, then onto the chipping area then off to the golf course for the real test.
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