Gladiator - Top Whitewater kayakers take on the challenge at Whitewater Grand Prix
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Uploaded by RapidMediaTV on May 4, 2011
Dan Caldwell from Rapid Media TV talks to some of the best whitewater kayakers in the world about what it takes to surf a wave like Gladiator on the Ottawa River where the freestyle portion of the Whitewater Grand Prix was held. Check out what tips they have, see some of the big air, huge crashes, and close calls. If you love whitewater than visit http://www.rapidmag.com.
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hey dan it was good seeing you at the jersey paddle sports conv.! this is some great footage!! did gladiator kick your ass too?!?!
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@TCarvaja1 Too bad that's split between two channels (well three at this level actually).
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Flood stage on the Ottawa is over 90,000 CFS!
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sweeeet if they scared i dread to think :S
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That is pretty intense water.... Takes some guts to paddle out there... pretty awesome looking!! Must be fun as hell... I'm only just startin out with kayaking...that'd be cool if I get the courage to go out in water like that someday!!
Spinalslicer 3 months ago
@Spinalslicer it's pretty awesome for sure. Usually only come in once every few years so you probably have some time to practice up!
RapidMediaTV 3 months ago
What was the reading on the OWL gauge?
rickkayaker 9 months ago
@rickkayaker That is probably about 22.5 (which means the gauge is just under water. At 21.5 it gets a bit munchy, still surfable but munchy.
RapidMediaTV 9 months ago
Flood stage on the Ottawa is over 90,000 CFS!
TCarvaja1 10 months ago
@TCarvaja1 Too bad that's split between two channels (well three at this level actually).
RapidMediaTV 10 months ago