It’s about that time. All of the new 2010 kayak flicks are starting to trickle in. Demshitz Movie’s always seem to get a lot of attention, Hotel Charlie usually gets a lot of hype…I think I even saw Ben Stookesberry on FOX News one night. I wonder if he hung out with Susan Palin in the green room? This year, everyone unanimously wants to see the same thing. Tyler Bradt cleans a 186 foot waterfall (the keyword being “cleans”). Not only does he blow the previous record out of the water, he does it in style. There is always a bit of controversy over waterfall records. What if you swim? Do you have to paddle out of it without the help of friends? Does there have to be video footage to Prove that it really happened? Tyler’s descent over Palouse falls is as clean as the every day boater’s run over a class III wave train. Pretty impressive to say the least. If Steve fisher is in a kayak movie, and is not the one paddling the biggest drops, you know it’s gotta be good.
Besides the big 186 footer there is also plenty of other world class boating to keep the viewer entertained. The whole movie reminds me a bit of Scott Lindgren’s Liquid Lifestyle’s series. Lots of expeditionary runs, and a whole bunch of Class V down river freestyle. I think that this is what keeps the movie interesting. Big wave surfing a 10 monster wave, that is situated right in front of a frowning class V-almost-river-wide-hole is sure to entertain. It is especially sure to grab your attention when Steve Fisher, Rush Sturges, Pat Camblin and Ben Marr are throwing the biggest airs that I have ever seen in my life on it. Rush also seems to have perfected the Hail Mary. He styles about 5 of them off of waterfalls of various heights. 100+ foot cliff jump, loads of Evan and Ian Garcia filled Chilean waterfall porn, and a few emergency room visits were pretty good too.
For more information about the paddlers in this movie you can visit www.dreamresultmovie.com (I guess that the URL www.tylerbradtsbigbrassballs.com was already taken). It’s got some good info on the movie, and a schedule for live screenings all over the globe. I think that it actually just won an award in Europe this week.
If you are going to invest in a kayak DVD this spring that is 1st class whitewater porno, the kind that makes you want to get out there and paddle…this is the one.
Jenn likes Dream Result.Thumbs up.
Here’s a neoprene glove that will keep you hands warm, and last you for a while. Glacier Glove originally created the Perfect Curve neoprene glove. With curved fingers, it was a solid choice for paddlers who wanted to keep their hands warm, not have to use pogies and not break the bank. This year’s version of the perfect curve glove is constructed out of “Toughtek” neoprene. This is a waterproof neoprene that has a laminate on it. This laminate is impregnated on the neoprene, thus causing it to be waterproof and extending the shelf life. These gloves are very durable. Once a little bit of water seeps into the glove(through the wrist),it will heat up, and then stay in the glove. This means that you will have really warm hands. The other big feature that these gloves have is that they are curved to the shape of the paddle, hence their name…perfect curve. Over time, this will cause less fatigue on your forearms and wrists. Jay Kincaid, one of the best freestyle paddlers of his time,helped design this glove. It’s always good to have someone like that on the R&D team.
Specs:
Pros:
- Toughtek neoprene is durable and waterproof. These gloves will last longer than traditional neoprene gloves. The waterproof, nylon laminate adds extra durability.
- The contour of the gloves is great for paddling applications. Since the fingers are already curved, they are easier to get around the paddle. This makes life easier for your forearms and wrists
- They are very warm, but the important thing to note is that a lot of that warmth is also attributed to the fit. When you have a great fitting glove there is little wasted space for your body to have to spend extra energy trying to heat.
- They are nylon lined so they dry quickly.
- They are waterproof, which for white water paddling doesn’t mean that your hands won’t get wet, but means that the small amount of water that gets in will stay in, and by the nature of neoprene will use that water as another layer of insulation.
- Blind stitched and glues for extra durability.
- Perfect Curve gloves are good for more than just kayaking. Since they are very warm and waterproof, they can be used for shoveling snow, working outside in the rain, or commuting to work in the freezing cold.
Cons:
The Verdict:
The Glacier Glove Perfect Curve Toughtek Neoprene Glove is a heck of a warm paddling glove. By making the glove waterproof, they only needed to make it 2.5mm thick instead of 3.0 or 3.5mm. This will give the paddler more dexterity when holding a paddle. The unique waterproofing system combined with a tailored fit, will undoubtedly keep your hands warm when paddling in cold water or in cold environments. These gloves are also versatile, meaning that you can pretty much use them just about any application where you would want a durable pair of waterproof gloves.
