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Karl
February 22nd, 2010, 19:12
Hey guys,
I am a motorcycle rider and white water kayaking enthusiast, and this upcoming summer I am planning a cross country motorcycle trip. I am hoping to make some connections so that I can go out kayaking in new places that I may not ever get the opportunity to visit again. If anyone is interested in helping me out, I would greatly appreciate it. I am relatively new to kayaking (I have paddled down a few Class II-III rivers in New Zealand and am willing to paddle similar classes in the US). Seeing as how I am on a motorcycle, I will not be able to transport my kayak, so I will only be able to paddle in places where I can rent equipment, or if someone is willing to share their own. I hope to do a little more kayaking in the near future to keep my skills up. I am able to roll my kayak in a pool (with a paddle and hand roll as well), but I have yet to have the opportunity to try on moving water. I hope to be able to get some practice in before the summer rolls around. If anyone wants to show me around it'd be great to exchange contact info, so I can make notes to my travel route.
I have attached a picture of my planned driving route. I am from Arizona and will be starting there, travelling in a clockwise direction. Hope to hear from you guys.
Cheers,
Karl

Moose
February 23rd, 2010, 08:11
What kind of bike due you ride? Looks like a nice route to take. I too ride.

kayakmag
February 23rd, 2010, 16:18
Karl,

I would love to make this a story on the front of our site.

Would be great if you could post updates and photos as you travel and we can work on getting you places and people to Kayak with.

What do you think?

Karl
February 24th, 2010, 13:04
What kind of bike due you ride? Looks like a nice route to take. I too ride.

I'll be on a 2002 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I am totally stoked for the ride, and I hope to be able to do plenty of kayaking as well.

Karl
February 24th, 2010, 13:07
Karl,

I would love to make this a story on the front of our site.

Would be great if you could post updates and photos as you travel and we can work on getting you places and people to Kayak with.

What do you think?

That sounds amazing! I was already planning to do a documentary-type video of the trip (I have a high definition, waterproof, helmet cam), so taking a few pics as well would be no big deal. We can get in contact and work out the details.

kayakmag
February 25th, 2010, 13:51
Sounds good. I will send you a PM with more information.