Upper Nantahala Kayaking - Spring Fling 2024 // Nantahala Outdoor Center

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Spring Fling at the NOC was a blast! I finally got my pfd on the Upper Nantahala. Somehow, I never paddled this stretch of river. While it is almost unbelievable, I just never got on this stretch. A few years ago during P5's first season, it was suggested to me that I take him there. I had never done that river and at the time, my policy was to never take him on a river I didnt know myself. I believe it was that right approach and we passed that day. Fast forward 4 years, he is a phenomenal paddler now and quite capable of handling himself. This frees up a lot of options in river selection. Running PFD's together now is not a big deal. We finally made it back here. His skill level is well beyond this run and that made this day simply a joy to paddle. Come along for a look at a fabulous run on the Upper Nantahala!
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@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

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@frogzzvrr 5 ай бұрын

26:10 that’s me! I’m Sutter!

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Sutter!!

@mountainhobbit1971 5 ай бұрын

I love how humble P5 is on the river and in life.

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Sean! He takes after his mother...LOL!

@mountainhobbit1971 5 ай бұрын

that is what I assumed. LOL! ;-)

@jamesczech5506 5 ай бұрын

That was sweet! P5 lookin’ all jedi. “ if your ready” speaks volumes.

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Thanks James!! Indeed!

@justinjjlee 5 ай бұрын

Pleasure to meet you and a special surprise and treat to be able to PFD it together!

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Likewise Justin!!

@robertmassey6825 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for another excellent video. I'm planning to PFD at WOR this year and this has the best beta I've seen yet.

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Right on Robert! That is my intent with most of my videos...sort of a top to bottom of what you would encounter. Thanks!!

@troybennington3479 5 ай бұрын

Like the collision sound affects

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

he he he!

@KentuckyWoodsman 5 ай бұрын

Good times!

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@troybennington3479 5 ай бұрын

It’s got to be nice, not having to worry if P5 is ok but knowing he’s a strong paddler. Able to relax and just enjoy it with him .

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

For sure Troy!

@troybennington3479 5 ай бұрын

Looks like a lot of fun

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Indeed Troy!

@kwright683 5 ай бұрын

Great vid as always!

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Thanks K!

@WVWes 5 ай бұрын

fun looking run!!!!

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Wes!

@Adventurekm 5 ай бұрын

So what type if water is the first yellow boat for? Why did you get it etc. Its great to have fun times with your son, your lucky.

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

That is a whitewater boat with a sealed stern compartment and top hatch. It is for full on whitewater expeditions...when they came out, they piqued my interest and I have always wanted one.

@FeWolf 5 ай бұрын

You sure that is not the Rock River 😉 Green Zet for the win, change Alan's name to Timex, takes a licking but keeps on ticking.

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

LOL! Thanks Scott!

@Mtn_Elf 4 ай бұрын

Did my first river run yesterday down the Hiawassee River but I want to be better at kayaking and understand more about paddling and make some new buddies to kayak with. Anyone in the Hiawassee GA area?

@RiverKingsKayak 4 ай бұрын

That is what Im talking about!

@troybennington3479 5 ай бұрын

I missed the upper nat at week of rivers when they first did release years back. I busted my elbow at table saw and got infected , had to leave and missed it… regret.

@RiverKingsKayak 5 ай бұрын

Dang!