New Mega Phantom Surf Kayak

The new Mega Phantom has just been released! I had a few sneaky surfs in it before it was released, you can read my review of the Phantom on its very own facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/​Mega-Phantom/​351584818204320?sk=wall

Check out the promo video for the Phantom as well!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-r-JJ7dOfs

Philip Watson

Surf Kayak Best Photos 2011!

The best surf kayaking photos of 2011 as selected by the news team at kayaksurf.net have just been announced! Some really great photos from all over the world were featured, I was really pleased to be representing the UK up there in third place! The shot was from a big wave session that was over an offshore sandbar, requiring a ride on a powerboat to get to! Congratulations to Bernie Huigsloot with a great barrel photo for the win.

3rd place - Best Surf Kayak Photos 2011

More at:
http://www.kayaksurf.net/news.html


Philip Watson

tight and twists

It is hidden from view, cuts deep in a gorge. Sharp banks go from left to right, undercuts and blind bends. Bad landings and good lines. Hidden falls, steep and not deep, snow, hail, rain, portages, slides, pocket siphons, undercuts, wood. This is the river that will live in my memory for years to come. Its in no classic guidebook. A true Welsh expedition. Upper Upper Conway.

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On 16th Dec 2011, after an online vote at Berghaus I became proud to be given funding for a solo kayak descent trip to Everest.

Everest cries two rivers of tears into Nepal, the Dudh Kosi and Arun Gorges, both remote and challenging white water rivers. It is a matter of respect, personal dreams and hope. A challenge, one man, one mountain – to show that Everest, goddess of the earth, is more than the mountain alone, more than the foot steps; these well-worn tracks cry.

These rivers have seen few descents. In Tibet the Arun is named the Rongbuk as it arcs from the plateau. Its name changes as it crashes from the top of the world carving away from Everest. None except myself have paddled all these rivers and in the spring of 2012 I am setting out again to challenge the raging rapids of the tears of Everest. In the spring it is intended that I will make a solo unsupported descent of these rivers, back to back. A solo duo combination, never attempted, a further notch for the only kayaker to have descended all the rivers that flow from Everest and k2.

For the trip I will be trusting my moves and my life with Lightning gradient paddles. I love these paddles. They offer power and reach like no others that I have used.

For more info on the expedition please click

David Bain 2011

Free Fall Nepal

For many years kayakers in Nepal who had a thirst for waterfalls had no choice but to make a walk from the road head up to the Modi Khola in Nepal and then to the Burundi Khola. Now with the advancement of the road working past the trekkers town of Birithanti these waterfalls are a simple 2hour drive from Pokhara. Although you are in the 'park' and have to buy a trek permit its all worth it. Clear waterfalls, cheeky vistas, cake shops and unique 'Nepal Experience'. This makes a great day trip and for those you sit in Pokhara watching the paragliders; it is a welcome distraction.

Charles Blyth Secures A Place in the GBR Freestyle Squad

Team member Charles Blyth just received the news that he has secured a place on the Great British Freestyle Team as a squad member for the 2012 season. Charles got a place by competing in a series of selection events held at different locations around the country.
Here is a picture of him with a set of the Robson Hells Bells and the brand new Titan Genesis!