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Offline AdamN

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #40 on: May 06, 2014, 03:40:10 PM »
Luc,

Great video!

Adam

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #39 on: May 05, 2014, 08:57:08 PM »
Great video Luc. I almost felt like I was there. 

Rob, I just bought a new skirt and the handle is really skinny so I bought some golf balls with holes to add to the handle. I can give you one and have about 5 others if anyone else wants one.  Sorry I wasn't there to see the swim in person :)

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #38 on: May 05, 2014, 02:28:21 PM »
Yeah, if that's what you call what I did there... ;) My "line" hehe

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #37 on: May 05, 2014, 01:46:05 PM »
Great video, Luc! Thanks for making them. They're fun to watch and it's nice/interesting seeing other people's lines.

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #36 on: May 05, 2014, 10:28:27 AM »
My most enjoyable day on the river yet this season! For a group of 18, I anticipated more delays at some of the drops, but everyone made their decisions without much fuss and we progressed down the river at a good pace.  2100 was a great level as the water was fast and even the last part of the run, which we know can be tedious, was basically wave trains.  Stopping for lunch at North Country boof worked out well as we got to lap it a few times. Great day. Luc you captured it well.  Jocelyne practically snorted her coffee out her nose when she heard the music you chose for the "main event."  Well done. I learned I need to thicken my grab loop.  After the last flip I hung out and tried to find the "green water" to pull me out. I found it, but then the paddle was ripped out of my hands (you see the paddle pop up in the video).  The currents were impressive down there! I couldn't find my grab loop and thought I made a rookie mistake and sealed in under the skirt. I starting to wonder whether I was royally screwed. That gets the adrenaline firing! I ran my hand back and forth along the combing. It was just pressed flat against the deck.  I'm glad I could do my part to contribute some footage.  The air sure tasted sweet when I came up.

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #35 on: May 04, 2014, 11:24:09 PM »
Thanks for all the safety and river guidance everyone. BTW, if anyone is missing a light blue water bottle, found at the take out, let me know. 

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #34 on: May 04, 2014, 04:13:55 PM »
Hey! A lot more water than the times I was there! Definitely more of a pushy river than a creek. Too bad I missed it.

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #33 on: May 04, 2014, 03:11:48 PM »
That sure looks like hell'a fun.  Sorry I missed it.  Next time.

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #32 on: May 04, 2014, 01:53:02 PM »
My video edit of the day. All the "fun" stuff is after 5 min in. I decided there was enough to have a "category" of its own. ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkaU_Pnl5c8

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #31 on: May 02, 2014, 09:50:19 PM »
I'll be there  :)

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #30 on: May 02, 2014, 07:07:17 PM »
Bill,

Someone we met and paddled with on Beaver Creek (from Cornwall) would like to join us. Denis St Pierre. Since he's coming from Cornwall, I figured he could meet us there. Would we head to the takeout or the putin first? And I'm predicting a 10:40AM arrival there. Does that sound about right?

Hey Luc,

The time sounds good. He can meet us in Russell NY at the takeout

GPS:  44.428969,-75.143484

Bill

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2014, 06:50:55 PM »
Chris,

If you meet us at the meeting spot that bill posted, I can give you a ride.

make sure you bring a passport.

Thank you! I will meet you guys there in the morning.

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2014, 06:40:07 PM »
Bill,

Someone we met and paddled with on Beaver Creek (from Cornwall) would like to join us. Denis St Pierre. Since he's coming from Cornwall, I figured he could meet us there. Would we head to the takeout or the putin first? And I'm predicting a 10:40AM arrival there. Does that sound about right?

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #27 on: May 02, 2014, 06:00:59 PM »
Chris,

If you meet us at the meeting spot that bill posted, I can give you a ride.

make sure you bring a passport.

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Re: Spring Paddling: Grass (Lampson Falls) Saturday May 3
« Reply #26 on: May 02, 2014, 03:53:03 PM »
Hey,
Would I be able to hitch a ride with anyone going tomorrow? I live in Orleans but could come meet you anywhere to leave in the morning. Let me know,
Chris