Downriver freestyle is the hot topic in whitewater kayaking. This subdiscipline has seen accelerated progression over the last few years, challenging what was thought possible. It feels as though a major wall has been broken down, allowing the sport to thrive and push forward. The change has been so dramatic that it can be felt at all levels. The shapes of the newer half-slices and creekboats are designed to allow pushing the current limits of downriver freestyle, encouraging the development of new boats and designs by every major whitewater brand. The rising interest in these designs is increasingly obvious, with half-slice shapes taking the place of the traditional creekers on rivers across the world. The Cobra Flip is the trick everyone wants to land (a 360-barrel rotation off the lip…
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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2024