Real paddlers do it laying down
Known as the most awesome concrete ditch in the southeast, I had to get a face first perspective of conveyor belt shuttled whitewatering. Built by the hands of man and not dependent on rainfall, the US National Whitewater Center is a high tech water ride with all of the amenities (music, beer, surfing and good food all within a short paddle.)åÊCreated to be a training ground for olympic level slalom kayakers, there are great waves, fun rapids and an abundance of moving eddies. åÊShuttle is a short flatwater paddle across a ‘lake’ and a quick influx of mechanical advantage. When you get tired and start getting long in the arm, ibuprofen and beer are riverside.
You have to deal with the abundance of novice butt kayakers and rafts, but if you learn to time it right it’s pretty easy to have the river to yourself. åÊThirty runs is a good day.
Season Pass+ an easy 2 hour drive+bellyak(or 6)=hot damn that’s fun.
I made this little ol video with my Narwhal Film Mount (patents pending), and on second bellyak and regular camera, Spencer Cooke. Music by my good buddy and I kid you not his real name is Ram Mandelkorn and his band the Blood Gypsies. 100% made in Asheville NC.
Player haters beware.åÊReal paddlers do it laying down.
