River Kings RAW // Über E.L.F - Wilson Creek Gorge at -15"

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What do you do when the drought is in full swing? You set the record for the run with the lowest known level on the river closest to you. Extra Low Flow, or ELF runs are somewhat common place on Wilson Creek Gorge. This, however, was an Über ELF run. At -15" on the paddlers gage, we were pushing the limits of possibility with this one. I kept the video in River Kings RAW format so the viewer would feel as if they were right there alongside us on the water...or...uh...rocks! LOL
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[@aarontorian]

These types of videos are what attracted me to your channel in the first place. Constant encouragement, always progressing and non-stop fun no matter what the river looks like. We're rain dependent in AR and I wish I could get more paddlers to go when there's barely any water, just to work on stuff. I've been in it a couple of years and I'm still working beginner/intermediate skills because it's just so stretched out over the year. I haven't been able to afford a dry suit yet but when I finally snag one, I'll be doing more runs like this! Thanks Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement Aaron! Keep grinding! You wont regret that drysuit!

[@Solokayaker888]

That's called 'Rock Climbing' Try a jeep instead, less Road rash. LOL Best video ever, I laughed so hard, hilarious, been there done that. Have a blessed day.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL! Thanks Solo!

[@aliciabooker4555]

I have watched every vid, just about and this is so much fun. Thank you for making this.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Alicia!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

looks like you had super fun day playing bumper boats...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

That about sums it up MH!

[@WVWes]

Had a roll session last night, hit my c to c a couple times. They got more sessions all dec and jan! Im after it, Pete.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes sir Wes!!

[@deuceryan]

The NBL gear didn't arrive in time! lol This video cracked me up!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he! Thanks Ryan!

[@SchaeferYaks]

I need some Wilson Creek in my life ❤

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes! and with some rain!!! LOL

[@AshleyPrevitte]

I think I was out there at like - 11 or 12 and it was so so sad!!! good stuff as always Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL! This was somehow less sad...as it was much harder...LOL

[@PracticalOutdoorist]

This is Awesome!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Roger!

[@rivertrashmedia]

Keep this up and you're gonna have to change your name from the River Kings to the Low Water Warriors

[@RiverKingsKayak]

If you look at the logo...we made the change to Elf Kings...LOL

[@rivertrashmedia]

@@RiverKingsKayak lol didn't notice

[@adulfdabo898]

Some skiing sticks would've been the better choice... 😀

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!!! Right on Adulf!

[@troybennington3479]

Guess you can have fun at any level… nice

[@RiverKingsKayak]

indeed Troy!

[@gatorbyte5254]

Have y’all ever paddled rivers in Alaska? I can’t speak for the whole of the state but I know the interior (Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta Junction area) has some rivers that are good for day trips and kayak camping. I know of one company (I’ve only ever been on trips with them) that does guided wilderness tours if you’re wanting to see some of the wildlife. Just sayin’.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I have been to Alaska several times, but have only done some touring and some rafting. I REALLY want to go there for some kayaking.

[@troybennington3479]

Crazy low, I was there two weeks ago can’t believe your trying it

[@RiverKingsKayak]

desperate times!...

[@ADVENTUREKM]

So did you mean Elf on a shelf lol!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL! Almost that time!

[@jam7547]

I am back and as always i have questions.. what is Wilson Creeks norm.. and how fast isit CFS wise.... What class is it. Norm . Looks fun that low. And about a class2 at minus 15

[@RiverKingsKayak]

norm? It is just totally dependent on rainfall. As far as the traditionally run levels, most folks (including American Whitewater) would suggest that the min suggested flow is -6" (2.5' online gauge) and a high flow would be +6" (3.5' online gauge). I have run it up to +15" before and that is a whole different animal. It is a class 4 river. At normal low flows I call it extreme class 3 and at the Über elf flow we joked it was extreme class 2 in difficulty although the potential for injury due to the nature of the river bed is higher than any actual class 2 rivers.

[@isaiahbrown9229]

Bro where is your hunting channel looks like you have got quite a few bucks and if you take people along for your hunting adventures like you do your kayaking videos I’d definitely watch it

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Isaiah! I have a couple videos up like that... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH66dmihZtqJepI kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2ncYqSQrJufi6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKW5hKyQZ7mnbrs

[@isaiahbrown9229]

I should have known lol I’ll go check them out and show them some love

[@troybennington3479]

If your boat could talk , What would it tell you!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

SEND IT!

[@NovaScotiakayaker]

Good evening

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Nova!

[@MicajahMcCurry]

we taught instructor lessons at -16 when the wwc shut down

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Oh wow! When was that? Did yall do the whole run?

[@MicajahMcCurry]

@@RiverKingsKayak summer of 2016. Put in to takeout. Had a center boat and paid to be there. That was the only way you could convince 18 year old me.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@MicajahMcCurry thats awesome! Did it all go at that level? Sounds like -17 is the new frontier! 🤣🤪

[@aliciabooker4555]

still praying for rain

[@RiverKingsKayak]

for sure!

[@craigbailey6427]

Question??? What is the best level at Wilson for PFD have about a year under my belt paddling. And roll most of the time…

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Depends on skill really. I would look to have a pretty solid roll before I took it on at proper flow. It can have teeth at any level but -9 or so ( 2.25 online ) is a fun level for lots of first timers.

[@craigbailey6427]

@@RiverKingsKayak thank you so much for responding back. Although mostly silent we have watched every video. Hope to see you at the race in the 3rd. I will only be spectating for the time being …

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@craigbailey6427 be sure to catch-up with me there!

[@troybennington3479]

No paddles were destroyed in the filming of this video😜l

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!

[@steveworthington1386]

Hello all

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey Steve!

[@WhitewaterOutdoors]

Oh man she’s lookin a little dry today!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

more than a little! LOL.