Kayak Camping on the New River pt 3

Video 3 from our 8 day kayak camping trip on the New River in West Virginia. From a fantastic sunrise near Radford, through the gate to the unknown near Eggleston, to the setting sun at Pearisburg - the guys take it all in on a long day on the adventure. Check out Yakkelberry / @yakkelberry214

[@brandonsmith9843]

I'm loving these videos. Lord willing this summer I will be in WV for a 3 day trip down the Gualey.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on! The Gauley gets pretty big depending on where you are...be safe and enjoy!

[@TomKirkman1]

Arsenal rapids, Parrot, Big Falls. Spent years paddling this area. The mountains separate and form a pass at Big Falls. This is the exact spot where the New River turns to the north and flows towards the Ohio River. There is no other pass along its length where this could happen. You can see the cut as far away as Parrot. The worst the New River in Virginia has to offer, of course, is Double Shoals back to the west about 2 or 3 miles below the Fries dam. It drops so much and goes on for so long... well, you just can't stay lucky but for so long. Once you're in it, you're in it, for what must be nearly a half mile. Maybe more.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Tom! I would love to fire up double shoals sometime!

[@danieljones1981]

Reminds me of my buddies!! We raft and camp on New at bridge day!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Daniel! Love that river!

[@TomJonesGearGuy]

very nice work.

[@charliestrickland5730]

Awesome video!! That river looks awesome

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is one of the best for the week long trip - it has everything.

[@rivaladventures3014]

Great video. We love paddling the new river. FYI: for future reference, that sweet camping spot you were hoping for on the back side of the island after the wave train rapid. There are a few good sites on different areas of the island. How was McCoy falls? Did you have a enough water? alls on your trip? was there enough water to run them?

[@rivaladventures3014]

lol. nevermind....the video just ended and I see you found the site on the island. That is a nice campsite. we were just there again last weekend

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks RA, yes, McCoy Falls Was running pretty good. That Island was pretty good...would have been perfect with smaller stones.

[@charliestrickland5730]

I was starting to worry last night when I didn't see ch-3 from the river kings. I even tried to find a way to message you on you tube to see if everything was ok lol

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I know, right? I had to work yesterday as well as an ice cream date with the family and friends last night...My wife loves when my 1 week trips turn into 2 week trips (editing)! ha ha

[@bbqtube]

You really missed out when you skipped on the Palisades Restaurant. We go every summer. Be there in August this year.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Oh man, bbqtube, I wish I had known about that!

[@riverkingbrian9264]

29 miles- hurts thinking about it! 😎

[@amyvorpagel8139]

This is the first of your videos I've ever watched. I absolutely love your style! The narration with the epic music, the scenery, and comradery between all of you is just beautiful! Awesome video!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Amy!

[@nathanmullins836]

Lovin this series! The narration is great and I learned alittle about all of your private lives . Really good!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks! We have a really great group of friends! - Thought I oughta share...

[@TheMrJoeMac]

An amazing trip. Wish I was there. thanks for sharing it. I just started kayaking last year. Done a few trips, even camped out one night. Not really done any true adventures yet. Feeling challenged to do so.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Do it! there is nothing like it!

[@XxSackAttackxX]

Are there any spots on the new river that you can't go with a kayak?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Sandstone falls unless you are a legit class 5 boater and the gorge unless you are a competent whitewater boater

[@XxSackAttackxX]

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks, love the West Virginia content!

[@thewonderingelectrician]

great chapter! So I picked up a Tsunami 145 with rudder. How do you Think it would do on a trip like this? rapids?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

the wonderingelectrician that's what Chris was using it was one of the yellow boats that comes later in the trip

[@RiverKingsKayak]

the wonderingelectrician it would do just fine

[@thewonderingelectrician]

River Kings awesome. so far i like it but havent seen enough fast water to tell its maneuverability.

[@MonkeyNAround]

So guess it is time to take on some bigger rapids and look for a longer paddle.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Kevin, don't be confused. There is a long standing debate within the kayaking community about rudders. For some reason, there are some that think that using your feet to steer your boat is unacceptable. I have boats with them and boats without. The Yukon absolutely needs one to track straight. Others do not. The Tsunami doesn't need one to go straight. That does not mean you shouldn't have one. Most purists argue that only in weathercocking situations (wind effect that turns your kayak into the wind) should any tracking aids be deployed. Most of these kayakers use a retractable skeg. Yet the poor skeg is inferior to its more advanced pivoting cousin. Why? Because the skeg cannot pivot and steer. Saying the rudder is not for steering is like saying computers were not meant for personal use...so we shouldn't use them that way - makes no sense and it is historically false. There is no rational thought that would lead you to the conclusion that a foot controlled rudder should not be used for steering...only idealists who value boat design and technique over an ancient innovation that grossly simplifies boat steering. With that being said, having the skills needed to get by without a rudder is something I would argue for every time. But, hey, I don't walk or ride a horse - I steer a car with a steering wheel...because it is easier, and just makes sense. Kayakers did not invent the rudder. Rather they simply adapted the means of steering waterborne vessels onto their craft. For kayakers to act as if they own the definition of rudder and the purpose of it is absolutely hilarious...Yes, Kevin, it is for steering - and you are going to love it. I have paddled thousands of miles in my day and I would not do a long trip without one.

[@PeteBraginton]

I am loving this video series! Great job with the editing, voice over, and video! Really makes me want to get on the river! If you guys ever make it up to Northwest Arkansas to paddle the Buffalo, let me know I'd love to join up. Looking forward to episode 4! Oh, where can I get one of those awesome River King shirts??? :) Take care &Float On!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Pete Braginton we actually talked about it on the trip

[@RiverKingsKayak]

...oops, somehow deleted the other parts of the reply. I have had several inquiries on the shirts...I will see what I can do to get some available. Thanks for watching!

[@adventureswithacherokee8378]

great job, love the editing.