A Champion's Paddle - Discovering the passion and enthusiasm of Greenland style paddling.

[@andyroubik5760]

If more people go and do what this lady likes to do she will definitely see lots of people!

[@YanBelley]

Beautiful life style. Beautiful kayak and beautiful video. Inspiring

[@AdventureOtaku]

Beautifully produced video.

[@alexanderketh8598]

Wonderful video, very refreshing to see another top performing female paddle expert. I was wondering, is that a NDK Echo?

[@championadventure]

That is an NDK romany classic, custom bulkhead (no footpegs) and had it made without the skeg.

[@Simon_W74]

Would be nice to see more Dealers here in the UK that offer Gearlab Gear. I think at the minute I have only found the Kalleq for sale at one maybe two places.

[@adamstepic8083]

I kayak out of Sheffield lake Ohio on lake Erie. I use only Greenland paddles. I have a euro blade for a spare, but it has only hit water in the 2 years I've had it. I feel more secure with a Greenland paddle, especially in rougher water. I am self thought, I won't tale ACA training due to their push for euro blade paddles. I learn better on my own, but I recommend kayaking classes for most people. It's nice to see a female instructor though, it helps get more women into kayaking. Good video, and thank you for speaking truth about how great Greenland paddling is.

[@erikadudra]

Is Amber's Ipik stuck in one piece? Mine stuck permanently after the second time putting it together, and I noticed she stowed it in a single piece on the outside of her vehicle too. I love it, it's just no longer a breakdown paddle!

[@ny69yh]

I think she’s using a Kalleq. It’s a 2 piece and doesn’t seem stuck.

[@erikadudra]

@Noel Yong they show a brand new kalleq in 2 pieces but the paddle she's using in most of it is the Ipik- and you see at the beginning that it's stored in a single peice, outside of her vehicle.

[@ny69yh]

Had to look at the video again and of course you are right! Good eyes! Hopefully Ms Champion will see your comments and get back to you regarding whether her Ipik is stuck together like yours. I guess you must have contacted Gearlab about this? They are usually very responsive.

[@gearlaboutdoors2594]

We're sorry to hear that. May you drop us an email and we will take care of this. Please write to here: [e-mail]

[@erikadudra]

@@gearlaboutdoors2594 ok, I sent an email.

[@hntrains2]

How come she is the only woman to attain Level 4 Instructor status? Has no other woman ever attempted to get that?

[@annreyes6431]

promo sm ☀️