INSIDE the 2017 Green Race #9 - Carnage at Gorilla on Race Day

The Sights and Sounds of the 22nd Green Race
Once again the Green Race lived up to the hype. There were 140 racers. We had a state of the art timing system that kept time to the 1000th of a second (No more ties) The course record was broken by two people. There were many tales of victory and some tails of defeat but everyone stepped up to the plate and tried to post their time.
The paddling crew included a hand paddling tandem group and our first ever Father and Son team paddling their own boats and then again in a tandem. The weather was warm, the leaves were in full fall color mode, and a huge crowd climbed down that ridiculous trail yet again to witness "The Greatest Show in Sports".
To all the racers, though I laugh and joke, I never hope for anyone to get hurt and I will always wish for perfect lines for everyone. That said I have had my fair share of beat downs and carnage and I know it is pretty fun to watch. So drink your bootie beers and enjoy the ride. Thanks, Shane Benedict.

[@lathancram5184]

LOL the guy at 6:23 looked like he was riding a mechanical bull and the crowd was going wild!! That was awesome

[@cocacolatgv]

I’d say he was the wild one lol

[@kingkwassa]

@@cocacolatgv Pretty sure that's Dave Jackson

[@couchpotato4295]

@@kingkwassa *Dane

[@LindaTCornwall]

I don't even Kayak, I'm just addicted to the excitement of these videos lol..

[@sydneysider1841]

I like watching things I would never consider doing.

[@dailymotorhighlights]

Guys u shoud kayaking its the best thing ever

[@theForrestGalantey]

@@dailymotorhighlights really is the best stress reliever. Did the Hiwassee in TN and the Ocoee. This is what life is about, no care just flow and love..

[@suniltmg637]

Me tooo

[@MrAzahills]

Hah! Nor do I want to.. cameras make it look so easy and gentle haha

[@eligolding1709]

4:34 when he went over the lip it was like mario jumping or just magic he got lifted up it was really satisfying

[@jplxlabelle1681]

Tandem hand paddlers... a canoe? Amazing! Some nice saves too. Great video

[@danbev8542]

The canoe did better than most of them.

[@DrRepper]

Love it when the guy live baiting at 2:18 basically dumps himself onto the boat and then pushes it over the next drop upside down. Thanks buddy! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MichelleTennantNicholson]

Almost as good as being there but without the hike in. My heart is racing watching this -- thanks for capturing. I was in Hawaii this year and couldn't make it. Spot on safety, too. Thanks for keeping 'em safe.

[@johnhaser4808]

Dam that's the way to do extreme and have a TON of SAFETY i dont kayak at all and Id be tempted to try this with all the GREAT experienced people.

[@danbev8542]

Make sure you have a bombproof roll before trying this.

[@DOLsenior]

6:24 to 6:43 !! 😃

[@Pinhead101]

My personal favorite

[@whatsup8464]

That was awesome👍👌🤪

[@1LoveGame2]

At first i thought he was stuck. But judging by his huge smile he did it on purpose and had the time of his life.

[@couchpotato4295]

@@1LoveGame2 That guy kayaked a 134ft waterfall. He does everything on purpose. He's just crazy dude.

[@kevanpetracco7635]

Dane is the man. Best in the business.

[@theopalmes0443]

Only Dane could wave to the spectators whilst sitting in a creek

[@TKM11370]

damn! you're safety is on POINT! Well done guys! :D

[@Sodaairsoft]

Tony McSpadden It really is, those guys were ready the second they small someone in trouble

[@1PlainOne]

Kudos for the safety points

[@troyl5929]

3:31 3:51 they all owe the safety guys a beer or two

[@liquidadventuring]

Best Green Race video ever!

[@michaeldautry]

This is one of the greatest things I have ever seen!

[@MrNarcalot]

Couldn’t stop smiling, looks absolutely amazing 👍🏻

[@RoamingQuinn]

Awesome guys, just awesome!

[@SC-un8uy]

Wow,so excited!I only did kayaking on class 1 ,class 2 water.They are so brave!

[@CncObsession]

Looks like a great time. Excellent safety work.

[@skrxxet7845]

Im a canoe guy but the excitement of these videos is sick

[@ryanside9117]

Such an amazing event you guys! It looks like a shit ton of fun

[@mcpheonixx]

The safety crew was on point! Good job!

[@rerewest4703]

I want a face guard on my helmet !

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Me too and i aint all that pretty to begin with!!

[@j.t.8093]

Football helmet

[@tomwolfe589]

The best was EJ Jackson throwing a kiss to the crowd...classic!

[@timmy3797]

Was that EJ and not Dane?

[@tomwolfe589]

ok... I took another look it is Dane isn't?

[@HanrgyHippopotamus]

Eric Jackson Jackson?!

[@hillbillyslim]

Holy crap, y'all are freakin' insane!

[@mooner8180]

Absolute insanity!!!

[@Unit13FREMSLT]

Cool event, everybody is stoked, it's infectious.

[@mountain_ginger]

great video guys

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Really great performance congratulations to all participants 👌👌👌

[@sacjusticeforyou]

How could anyone give a thumbs down to this video?!?!?!? Fn epic whitewater

[@brianheppell4506]

exactly my thought

[@TheMennoXD]

Because of all the screaming

[@roybran2]

I miss the taste of the Green. Keep on KeepN soldiers!

[@dappergenesis822]

The crowds energy is awesome

[@VanIsleAdventuring]

Great Video!!!!

[@shawnberthiaume7056]

Pure madness!

[@MangoGaffer]

Looks epic

[@fuckfaceunstoppable4052]

Those guys have their rolls on point for rolling up in that fast of current

[@user-mk9wi8js8o]

Спасибо братья за праздник!!!!

[@roberttolley5055]

I absolutely love it,

[@1PlainOne]

I love the safety factor….exhilarating with backups

[@theForrestGalantey]

This is living!

[@DukeofSanchez]

Looks fun!

[@greywolf8116]

Отличные покатушки! :)

[@namasivayamm9234]

wonderful race

[@robertzigo2520]

I didnt know that the king Theoden was a big fan of kayak... cool! :)

[@mydogsayshowl]

this was insane

[@zacharywinters1841]

SICK!

[@mooseknuckle8334]

People are absolutely nuts.

[@EGZAS84]

INSANE!!! UAUUU

[@hawkeire2414]

Luv itttt...Great crack..

[@yashwantkumarsingh157]

Brave people. Gr8 fun.

[@cannon7542]

Some crazy fucking paddle rolls

[@f.demascio1857]

Y'all crazy af.

[@peterspiers6581]

Awesome

[@Moondoggy1941]

So, what state or country is this in, jeez just the basics.

[@WingsOfADream1]

WOOT

[@timgraaff7551]

I think I'll just stay with lakes and rivers with a fishing pole!

[@ResearchForMyself]

Wow. Some CRAZYY shit. DEFF need to do this is my life

[@shifttube1283]

damn @3:38 dude football tackeled him hard

[@gregmartens758]

Riotous madness. Like too many things i wish i had gotten into this when i was a youngin. Looks like too much fun. Here's to hoping the buddhists got it right i guess.

[@darthtrump4428]

you are never too old to start, the only difference will be that you will paddle a grade lower runs its not about what gnar you run, its about having fun, and as a beginner you have fun even on slightest wave, then you progress as much as you feel like it, some do it fast, some stay where they are at the end, its all about having fun with the right people :)

[@tectonicD]

Where is this run?

[@overland8081]

Where is this at I wanna attend this!

[@jayerickson3840]

Topo hand paddle yes sir...

[@02ermak]

Отлично собрались!

[@furies]

This sounds like an intergalactic kegger.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Where is this??

[@SNOWDONTRYFAN]

beautiful stopper on the left or ....wot

[@dwaynetempest3433]

Where is this

[@alejerjrj4613]

In which country is done this?

[@olingecko]

USA. Outside of Asheville, NC.

[@itsmeforsure5475]

How many helmet mounted go-pros got scrubbed off?

[@markmcarthy596]

I got a fever-and the only cure is Less Cowbell

[@ben3989]

aooooooooowww!

[@SUMATRANEWS]

Luar biasa

[@romz179]

в Абхазии??

[@jassadahassanee3993]

สุดยอด👍👍🤟❤️

[@burnsson]

holy shit!

[@Yourname3000]

Gnarly~

[@vabrad76]

WHERE state ? River?

[@darrylolivier9013]

Saluda North Carolina on the Green River.

[@MikeySkywalker]

Maniacs

[@Aerogrow]

just nope; and lots more nope.

[@austinchapman1259]

devops'y i

[@ElementofKindness]

I'll never understand why people would want to experience what it's like to be flushed down a toilet.

[@johnrflinn]

Ouch!

[@baileybay5386]

that OC1 tho

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

this looks really dangerous

[@thegreek2640]

Hit your face on the rock coming down & it’s game over.

[@burymobile6847]

Ouch ! who's collecting the teeth ??

[@jedidiah5131]

So out of 140 racers 95 required medical treatment, sound s like fun....

[@jwrsob]

At 6:25...a watery bull ride!!!

[@martindoersch]

OMG

[@wackyduck3]

Lmao, just looks like toys in a toilet, like zero control.

[@user-pu7dt9kz5c]

Да тут любой начинающий каякер сможет. Делов-то

[@rivernet62]

WHATS IN THAT FLASK

[@Whitewater_and_Wild_Mushrooms]

Booze no doubt!

[@michaelhill56]

That's Appalachian "spring water"!

[@timm9336]

Whoever say they are not sore the next day is straight up telling a lie 🥴

[@nm2795]

I don’t even know how these kayaks hold these people with balls this big!!! I kayak but I don’t not like this. I have a sit on top one. I think they s sport is awesome. I love watching others do this but I can’t

[@bawwf011]

Appreciate the idiots who are risking their lives to entertain those sitting on the corner and cheering them.. How dumb can people be.. Beats me everytime

[@russell7489]

I'm guessing it's less of a race and more of a training session The safety crews are just spotters like in gymnastic training where you are expected to fail so you can learn what not to do. I guess if you limited this to the actual competent the race would take about 15 mins.

[@07BLUESTI]

this is just too dangerous for me

[@linguinepast3743]

These nut jobs are taking some crazy risk.

[@glenalden3288]

Fuck the safety i wouldn't wanna be tossed around by that fierce water and wacking the rocks i would not do that

[@patrickcudd9312]

6:40

[@Rocstoneau]

Any women?

[@LRhiannon1]

More cow bell......not

[@tylerjohnson1368]

Do it without a kayak

[@bawwf011]

Why the hell would you want to risk your life in such a foolish endeavor. If you have no purpose in life, then spend it for the sake of the poor, weak and downtrodden.

[@seamushyland8199]

You must be fun at parties.

[@bawwf011]

@@seamushyland8199 Couldn't you be sensible and still have fun ?

[@1LoveGame2]

Adrenaline ?

[@bawwf011]

@@seamushyland8199 So is your life purpose being fun at parties ?

[@seamushyland8199]

@@bawwf011 Yeah, you must not have alot of friends either. I see my comment really struck a nerve. Hahaha