French Broad Section Nine

French Broad Section Nine. This is an iconic southeastern run. The storied French Broad River runs through Western North Carolina and into Tennessee. Section IX, or FB9 as it is known, boasts the biggest and best rapids on this river. The Cherokee called this section of river "Tahkeeosteh" or "Where They Race". This would be the first time in 2 years that Dirt Dobber paddled a whitewater boat. This was also only the second time ever! He was looking to get his PFD on FB9 and that day had finally come. We also joined Mitchell Childers and Tim Simpson from Crossed Paddles as well as Shane Custer from The River Paddlers. The Trio of Julie, Jared and Kaci would help us get safely down the river - at least to Stackhouse. We were on our own as we ventured towards Kayaker's Ledge, Frank Bells and Hot Springs. Come along for an adventure on FB9!
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[@mattcarrier35120]

Another masterful blend of beautiful river footage, tactical education and comedy.... great stuff Pete!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks for the kind words Matt!

[@MT-gk1xf]

@@RiverKingsKayakhave you ever lost anyone on one of these adventures?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@MT-gk1xf Thankfully no.

[@MT-gk1xf]

@@RiverKingsKayak ok good!!! I asked to see how reliable the equipment is. It seems like it was tested passed more than what I would try.

[@jefflancaster4423]

Great video!, I pulled off my 1st combat roll in my oc1 on that same section. I feel very blessed to have grown up in WNC. I'm happy to see others enjoying, appreciating, and respecting this resource.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Jeff! Good stuff!!

[@Nick-bh5bk]

lol and elf on a shelf. haha. Looks like everyone had fun. 🙂

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he!

[@mikeemmons4062]

I love the way you inspire and look out for the kayakers you run with. Great call on taking the sneak line.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Mike!

[@AVAJourneys]

Pete! Those guys are warriors! It was great seeing DD again! Miss you folks! Hate I missed the premier. AVA Brian

[@RiverKingsKayak]

They all did so well!!

[@thomasanderson6497]

I really enjoyed the elf on the shelf. Great run.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Thomas!

[@tfranks4]

Never fear, Elf on a Shelf, Santa in a Banana has your back! Always a good time watching your videos, I'm looking forward to proudly wearing the River Kings merch.

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Thanks tfranks4!

[@trishaharrison6183]

This was epic. Not only the paddling but the scenery with the mountains and mist. AWESOME😘

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks a ton Trisha!

[@CapeFearRiverLife]

One of my favorites

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks CFRL!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Another great run on the French Broad Section 9 and a great choice for a burger! Iron Horse Rocks!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Indeed Chris!! Thanks!

[@troybennington3479]

Swam lots, it’s never a bad day as long as everyone gets in their car at the end! Live adventurous!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

thats right!

[@riverkingbrian9264]

And they ate like kings....... RIVER KINGS!!!! Club 9.........

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Yes Sir RKB!

[@Imwaiting4you1]

I bought the Dagger Axis for crossover camping. I took it out today and felt like I was paddling an elite kayak (for it’s function genre). I want to paddle more advanced water, so I purchased aDagger code. When I camp on the river, I’ll use my axis. when I want to play on the river, I’ll bust out the Dagger code. I cannot understate how impressed I was with the Axis on its first trip out. I love your videos, man. They motivated me to take the leap into something I’ve wanted to do since I was a child. I’ve white watered canoe-ed, white water kayaked inflatables, white water rafted … but I always was most interested in single dry top kayaking. I’m not a rookie paddler, but I am most definitely new to hard/dry top kayak paddling and rolling. I don’t have the access to whitewater here in Florida, but I’m considering a move to either Colorado or North Carolina… somewhere closer to whitewater. My wife wants to move to the mountains and have us retire early from Law Enforcement. I’m living through these videos, for now. Thanks for the great instructionals!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on WGF!! Those are both great boats for what you are doing. Thanks for the kind words!

[@danielwheeldon9180]

Another great video Pete. What a group a guys and gals! Sure wish I could join you all and no doubt earn my swimmer bell sticker!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Daniel! Lets go!

[@adulfdabo898]

This is how it should be. Good video as always!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thank you Adulf!

[@AVAJourneys]

I enjoyed seeing y’all run that at a different level than when we were there. Glad everyone had a great time! -AVA Ashley

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Ashley! We need to go back!

[@misery13666]

Swimmer bells, Swimmer bells, The boys all got washed out todayyyyy 🎵

[@RiverKingsKayak]

oh that is a good one!

[@thomasanderson6497]

The only time I have ran Frank Bells was in the dark and I swam it. No fun at the time but still a great experience.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Oh man! that sounds like a good story!

[@hardboy1864]

very cool

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Thanks HB!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Love it!!

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Thanks Bob!

[@followingrj]

Elf on the shelf 😂.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!

[@gpalmer456]

Was thinking of coming down from Missouri for GAF in September. Is section 9 fairly reliable that time of year?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

FB9 literally always runs. It can get low, but it goes.

[@gpalmer456]

@@RiverKingsKayak great news. Thank you!

[@troybennington3479]

Elf on a shelf 😜

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he

[@johnb8369]

He's got a mile to work it out! Ha-Ha!!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he!

[@FeWolf]

Interested in your review of RMX

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is Amazing!

[@jamesczech5506]

What size ir skirt does that 86 take?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Xl

[@misery13666]

You've seen an elf on a shelf. But have you seen a Dirt dauber, as a bobber?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!

[@joemorris8423]

Pete, where are the put in and take out on this section? American Whitewater doesn't list a Section 9.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1074/main

[@joemorris8423]

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks

[@thomasanderson6497]

Dirt Dobber did great.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Indeed Thomas!

[@troybennington3479]

The right side was where I ran it, must have been 1-1/2 higher.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

The right side of which rapid...

[@troybennington3479]

Ledge before flats

[@troybennington3479]

He’s got a mile…lol

[@RiverKingsKayak]

he he he!