Overcoming a Broken Back | Bailey Creek Whitewater Kayaking | Colorado | Jackson Gnarvana Review

[@sharonfoster943]

That was fun! 😎

[@BrazenHead76]

You’re spoiling us with all of these daily video drops. I’m going to have withdrawal issues when they end. 🤘

[@Whistler326]

Ditto!!!

[@williammacomb5691]

Same

[@thewheelchairprepper8070]

WOW...WHAT A RIDE!!!👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@Matt_McMatt]

Hi Tim- Thanks for taking me on that awesome ride! Wow. Matt

[@terryb1586]

I just love watching you kayaking

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

our memories always bring our lost loved ones with us, wherever we go. It's great to see you overcome your fear! Thank you for your videos!

[@normanroberts6680]

That run looked extremely challenging. To bad you don't have a friend to run with. Let's keep lady luck on your side. Definitely spoiling us with the daily video. Thanks again. .

[@jackierandall2230]

You have purchased the best yak ever..it looks like a really nice handling and riding yak !!!

[@candocannon]

So great to see you enjoying life the way you enjoy it bro. Dont let those mental blocks hold you back! Stay safe! God bless you!

[@DoctorHayduke]

I totally understand having a mental block. I blew up my knee snowboarding... actually, I was just getting off the lift but had new bindings. I made it down, but never went again. I do manual labor for a living (trying to get out of it, but it pays so much better than anything else I can find), and I can't justify the risk any more. I really miss powder days and snow ghosts, but not bad enough to break my body for a little fun. I love these POV kayaking videos. Think of all the people out there who can't go whitewater kayaking... you are giving them the chance to experience the thrill. I think this is a big part of the future of videography.

[@tedlivermore6955]

Same here,gave up skiing years ago. I,m 59 now and still pulling wrenches,no retirement on the horizon.As you said a little bit of fun ain't worth wrecking yourself forever.Cheers

[@williammacomb5691]

Thank God you are still with us!! Your friend is for sure with you brother, they live with us in our hearts and sharing our memories of them keep them with us. I lost a best friend to a self inflicted headshot due to alcohol and drugs taking a huge effect on his mental stability. This life can take a toll on someone when it seems like no one truly cares, and we are forced to pay the government to exist comfortably.

[@denniskisejr1736]

I feel your pain! I broke my back loading a 4 wheeler in the back of truck the ramp kicked out and I landed on the ground and the 4 wheeler landed on me I've never fully recovered mornings are the worst when getting up and then certain limitations thruout the day! I'm glad you were able to get back on the horse and do it again your very inspirational.

[@adventureoverland9199]

Man that’s a floaty speedy boat. Can’t wait to see you use it on 6 mile!

[@Whistler326]

Love that your Jackson Gnarvana ...is gaining that confidence again (Sending it ) ...important lesson given as well ...(trusting and knowing your equipment is huge)....trust your instincts in life!!! As for HOPE you liked this Video (LOVED is more like it) ...keep the stoke mon ami!!!

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

Loved my Karma and the Nirvana was cool but not I found myself wishing for a baby from the two and that absolutely looks like it. I will have to demo one this spring. Awesome to see another boater walk rapids, it's amazing how much pride/ego some of these new boaters have and run shit over their heads and won't walk. I guess 30 years of it gives me a different perspective. Great video, and I know your back pain well, I crushed. L2,3,4 in a cliff drop on my snowboard, basically went 50' to flat landing in my buddies bomb hole, thought I was dead for a bit and like you, luck to not be paralyzed but that did end my days of big hucks.

[@williammacomb5691]

The muffled noise of the water is so much more frightening than when it’s not muffled

[@mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866]

I feel your back pains bro! Car accident in ‘89, compression fracture of L4, L4 & L5 fused together and 2 rods from L1-L5. Couldn’t ski for two years, then went for it all ‘91 and moved to Steamboat Springs, CO and ski bummed 100+ days a year for 13 years until my knees said no mas! Loving you vids man, makes me miss CO and can’t wait to hit the road full time. Stay safe out there….

[@stevehicks9374]

Awesome Timmy

[@henrybemis2961]

You're brave leaving that brand new boat unlocked while setting shuttle. Maybe use the one wheel lock to lock the boat so you don't keep forgetting it?

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Brilliant.

[@TruckHouseLife]

good idea nice!

[@DrDeath70]

That boat just seems to go where you point it! Thanks for the vid.

[@alaskadudeman5041]

Well...I can see a big difference in the Jackson vs Salto vids, so much faster down the line and dryer. I will be probably the last Salto dude left which reflects my age I guess. Glad we could finally see it in action and get a good review...ugly yes...but I think everyone agrees it is the 2023 creek boat to have...what do I know...I have a Salto. The photo says it all...look at that rocker!

[@Jman47-s5u]

That looks fun I was looking into kayaking like that some time I need buy roof hooks first before. Kayak buy

[@michaelburroughs7494]

Never boated there myself. Another really nice run though. Sorry I missed it.

[@big1dog23]

Nice video. Love that wooden paddle.

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup it's a jimistyx

[@blueman5924]

Looks like a super fun boat ! Nose up, waiting for the next dipseedoodle. 🤙

[@elementalAlma]

That boat looks super maneuverable. Love these boaters eye vids

[@TruckHouseLife]

It's a pretty rad one:) Hope you're well!

[@walthanas]

Sounds like you had quite the accident there. Great to hear that you're again able to paddle, though. I'm sorry to hear that you lost a paddling buddy on the river. One of my best friends died paddling Great Falls of the Potomac, 24 years ago. Still think about him, and how he would enjoy paddling some of the things I run now. It's great to meet someone like that, and it leaves a hole in your heart when they pass away, especially when they still have a whole life ahead of them. As for the Gnarvana, when are you two getting married? ;-) Sounds like you're totally in love with that boat!

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! 👍🇨🇦😎🌊

[@carriemainquist757]

Sending it - Timmy style!

[@glennakam]

Love the trip down the river. I need to give this a try sometime soon. If you are ever down near St. George UT let me know. Would love to meet you all in person.

[@chris_paulo]

The Gnarvana should have came with the Bees Knees - velcro adjustable attachment for better connectivity of the thigh hooks. That'll solve your complaint of the "wrap around" issue of the thigh hooks.

[@russsherratt6919]

Nice video, thanks. Sounds like you really like the new kayak. Russ

[@TruckHouseLife]

love it!

[@PaddleGnome]

Heyyy I just saw you go over the hood river bridge a few days ago! Haha

[@vangilanteryan713]

Way sick. Damn didnt know you broke your back kayaking. Thats gnarly. I plan on wearing my mtb fullface lol. Since i'll be by myself.

[@Whistler326]

Not a fan of cold water ...kiting and not feeling hands and feet suck, but I am sure kayak with your drysuit is still (COLD)...lol Absolutely would do this!! (maybe not alone) ....Cheers, Timmie

[@siedpe13]

Hey timmy, I think the kayaking content is super cool. I've only even gone casual kayaking on lakes and rivers. I'd love to see a video on getting into white water kayaking for complete beginners. What would be the best way to get into it?

[@walthanas]

Join a paddling club, meet people who are capable and willing to help you out, both with teaching you paddling and rescuing technique and being there to rescue you when necessary.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Search around for a whitewater kayaking course, Nantahala Outdoor Center has some of the best ones in the country, worth flying and staying a week for.

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Sweet boat. Looks like it could carry some gear for self support missions as well. I’m intrigued. I might have to loosen up 1.6K and get one for the coming season.

[@bubbalovesoatmealadventure108]

man that looks fun

[@dianaray1470]

First time I soloed river was high. Thought I was gonna die. I made it and alive to tell the tale. 😂

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

When do you skydive? Its a real hoot brother!!

[@GraySpoonJeeper]

Not a kayaker, but it seems your new boat naturally wants to point downstream compared to the others? Just an observation. Great videos, I've driven by that section so many times, neat to see it from the river.

[@amycuaresma]

YUP, I'd do it solo. Would be nice to have someone to give me a ride back to the put in though.

[@vtachtom1]

Timmy Have you ever boated down the mighty Kern River in California? Thoughts?

[@TruckHouseLife]

I haven't, it's on the list though!

[@KevIsOffGrid]

Surely you should lock the Kayak, and then use that lock for the one-wheel?

[@KevIsOffGrid]

and your seem to have got rid of mental block for kayaking if you are straight into solo runs in a new boat in fairly remote water.

[@The_Lost_Alaskan78]

Hell yeah!! Rip that shit up

[@Whistler326]

P.s At least this time you brought your lock for your ONE WHEEL ....(theft is everywhere OMG)

[@gushill1247]

Send it! Wow what a boat! Great run! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@CoIoneIPanic]

I dont know kayaking when he says its a fast boat does that mean it has a propeller?

[@larryk1865]

I would think that your own injuries and the death of your friend would give you considerable pause about paddling any river alone. Clearly you are a skilled paddler and the water level at which you paddled Royal Gorge was barely class III. Bailey Canyon is a whole other matter. That was strong class III and solid IV in some areas. Good on you for walking Super Max. But few people should ever paddle whitewater rivers alone. The potential consequences of an accident are far too extreme even when the CHANCES of an accident seem remote. Far better to hang around a put in and hook up with another party about to do the same run.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Wasn't anyone there that day at the put in, we actually paddle a lot solo up in Alaska, just kinda of a way of life up here.

[@redarmysoja]

I wouldn't do it with a group.

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol