Montgomery Whitewater Park "Detailed Review"

[@WadeHarrison]

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[@cindywhaley7758]

I had the best time Saturday there I'm ready to go back I'm almost 65 years old I sat on the front had a ball got soaking wet and I loved it great experience

[@WadeHarrison]

That’s awesome I recommend this place to everyone

[@jhenderson872]

Thanks for coming by! I wish we were close enough to you that you could be a regular!

[@WadeHarrison]

For sure going to make that haul again when have a whole weekend to spare

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Looks nice!! We should do a KZbinr takeover here!

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

If you do, please keep me posted! Not sure I could make the farther trip south. But who knows. It will all depend on timing. 😎👍🏼

[@WanderingRobinson]

I second this motion!

[@Trevor_Hall]

That would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WadeHarrison]

I’m down for this and talk to the guys there he said they might keep it open all way to thanksgiving because it stays warm there longer

[@MMORPG87]

I started to say i never knew this was even there, i grew up in Elmore. after looking at the map i see it was just empty land while i was still living there lol Cool to see some life come to the area and not run down vacant lots and fields anymore. Having places like this to spend idle time with friends and fam would have been awesome growing up

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s so worth it

[@jeremyboone1071]

I saw you ripping it up out there. Glad you enjoyed your visit. We are definitely lucky to have such a top notch facility in Alabama.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah its a fun spot I wish it was closer

[@RebeccaBaltich]

Love this video. Spot on review. Super fun place as long at the temperature isn't in the melt your soul range.

[@WadeHarrison]

I remember you saying the heat there was intense and this is late September and it’s still hot I can only imagine mid July

[@GUINNESSNOC]

Great review Wade! See you on the Ocoee soon! I visited the MWWP when I was DragonBoat Racing in Montgomery and it looked sweet! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Can't wait to paddle it now!

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s a great spot to paddle

[@liam_hurlburt]

wow the water there is so much nicer looking than OKC (or basically any river lol)

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah it’s new so that probably has a lot to do with it also

[@ezyrdr5837]

I can attest. It is very very hot and sticky in this area summertime. Especially this yr and right now

[@WadeHarrison]

Good to know!

[@Trevor_Hall]

Love this place! Had a blast there a few weeks ago!🤙

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah I was really surprised how well it’s laid out

[@DenverTide]

Wade, is it chlorinated? Should I bring a nylon skirt? I don't want any damage my brand new one.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes it is but not super heavy but still wash your gear after

[@dangerjudy5334]

Great to see you! Come back soon!

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes was a lot of fun

[@FeWolf]

looks like a great place, are those block plastic? If so good idea. I looks friendlier for plastic and paddle.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes those blocks are plastic and this place is 1000 times better on kayaks

[@mrgrilledpotato3103]

Hi Wade im looking for a beginner boat there is just so much choice and i have no idea whats a good boat to start with. what would be your recommendation ?

[@WadeHarrison]

Either one of these will be good starter whitewater kayak for 99% of the paddlers out there. coloradokayak.com/products/dagger-code-whitewater-kayak?ref=wade&variant=40787682885808 or coloradokayak.com/collections/whitewater-kayaks/products/jackson-kayak-flow-whitewater-kayak?ref=wade

[@DiscosVideos]

This looks shaweet!!! Do you have any connections for someone to talk to about how and what the process was to get the city to put one of these in? If San Diego had one of these I bet it would be a hit. With the outdoor community here having an option to raft or kayak would unreal for everyone.

[@WadeHarrison]

I'm not sure

[@andrewnau433]

I heard it! You picked it up, and I'm waiting for the nonbiased review.

[@WadeHarrison]

Heard what?

[@pilotjt]

place is awesome!

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s a good spot

[@howabouthis1]

Wade, what do u like more the firecracker or ripper 2? Nice review BTW!

[@WadeHarrison]

Both and really depends a lot of what paddling of big push water ripper 2 if more tight creeks or playful creeks Firecracker

[@powskier]

What time of year does it open and close? Like, is it open in November?

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes it runs up to almost thanksgiving

[@scottbarber8783]

Good place to wash your kayak gear

[@WadeHarrison]

Hahah I recommend always washing your gear after heavy use yes

[@scottbarber8783]

@WadeHarrison off to lee valley tomorrow which is similar in the way of clean treated water but miles different

[@climbiker]

I WAITING FOR THE REVIEW OF THE FIRECRACKER 252

[@brianscythes3273]

Me too! I sat in the 242 a couple days ago and it fit comfortably at 6’1” 200. Still haven’t got to see the 252 in person to see how it looks next to a 242. I can’t make my mind up between the 252 and 242.

[@WadeHarrison]

Will be putting something together on that soon

[@WadeHarrison]

The 252 is great

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

That place looks like ALL kinds of FUN!! Would I be right to say the eddies aren’t quite as unforgiving as the Charlotte WW Center? BTW. What is the new boat you are in this time?

[@andrewnau433]

Lg firecracker. I think that's the 252cm

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s definitely more polished then charlotte center and in this video I’m in the firecracker 252

[@rickthompson6766]

good times!

[@WadeHarrison]

For sure that’s for the pic buddy

[@followingrj]

Looks legit

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s worth a trip or 2

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

Is it the GoPro effect or is this park a little more chill than WWC in Charlotte?

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s definitely a lot more chill

[@justin_other_kayaker]

Idk ab this. Charlottes drops are not as steep. Granted we just ran it. October 5. Holes more retentive. Steeper drops into holes on creek channel than wilderness in Charlotte. I was in a full slice but still. Charlotte has it dialed in. Mont has some adjustments to make I think. Lots of surging

[@Robert-1969-1]

@@justin_other_kayaker When did you run Charlotte? They've had an issue with the pumps this year and have been only able to run 5 most of the time. That 6th pump make a difference.

[@justin_other_kayaker]

@@Robert-1969-1 it was in March. My overral opinion of Montgomery is it’s more exciting but also more dynamic. It’s narrower than Charlotte. More drops. And steeper drops.

[@upup6977]

How do they get the water so crystal clear blue?

[@WadeHarrison]

I’m sure its chlorinated but wasn’t real heavy

[@problemsolver6332]

About how long does it take to paddle each channel ?

[@WadeHarrison]

Depends on how fast you want to go like 2 mins going hard core or 30/45 mins eddy hopping taken time

[@Jacobguiot]

" once you get comfortable you can take the conveyor belt"

[@WadeHarrison]

That’s a big belt

[@michaelmctaggart9788]

Pyrahna Loki review?

[@WadeHarrison]

I might post one I have paddled the L and the M but just never got around to it.

[@JakeYaks]

i want to demo a vulcan paddle so bad

[@WadeHarrison]

Where you located?

[@JakeYaks]

@@WadeHarrison Auburn, AL. A hour from Montgomery park & a hour from columbus rush South Park. I frequent all the advanced AW releases also.

[@corypeterson8908]

Screw paying 50 to kayak they can suck it i already pay 4 dollars a gal of gas to even get to go somewhere to kayak

[@nikolaiclaud]

It's 25 for the day to kayak. The 50 is for people scheduling the guided raft trips.

[@corypeterson8908]

Oh still screw that

[@brianscythes3273]

I prefer a natural river or creek too, but these parks are nice when you can't get a crew together to paddle your local run and especially nice when everything is dry. Also great for instruction and confidence building for beginners. If a whitewater park grows the sport, we should all support them. That is my opinion, or $25.02 plus fuel.

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s 25$ and 49$ to raft for the entire day actually pretty good I think and look at where this is yeah I’m in western NC with 100 different free flowing options but this is mid to southern Alabama very limited to close whitewater and you can apply that logic to anything why pay to climb inside why pay for bike parks why pay to ski or swimming when it’s all outside list goes on and on I feel these parks definitely have a place

[@WadeHarrison]

Well said Brianscythes that’s why i decided to make a video on this place to try to get more word out on it

[@Badinboarder87]

Hyper Chlorinated and and drenching with chemicals: "Water quality looks spectacular!" 😂😂 I'm sure it's better than river going through cities, but a bunch of blue dye doesn't mean it is as good as the water coming off the mtns :P

[@WadeHarrison]

😂 so true mountain rivers are awesome