Immersion Research 2010

IR’s Apparel is AWESOME, and Heehaw Jones is here to tell you about it.

Cody recently wrapped up shooting some first descents for a TV series in Hawaii and is likely not so happy to be back to reality in good ‘ol AZ after soaking up the sun in paradise for a few weeks!   Here are some shots-

Demshitz

Stephen Forster and Jake Greenbaum sent this footage from Chile. Currently there is a record number of whitewater kayakers in the Pucon area. Some first descents and a lot of young kayakers really pushing the envelope. In this video there is some great footage of various rivers and waterfalls along with some split screen footage of Salto Palguin. A massive waterfall run for the first time this year. For more information on the rivers in Chile visit http://kayakpucon.net/.

Heehaw Jones, Professional Kayaker, “the Pro’s Pro,” pitches the IR line in an effort to get sponsored.

Daniel Dutton sends us an entertaining video of life on the Nanty- and some good tunes to boot!

Jesse Wilson on Big Splate

Last weekend we were fortunate to have warm temperatures and good water. With that combination I headed to the Lower Big Sandy both Saturday and Sunday for couple memorable runs. The level held all weekend around 6.4* and there were a few first time Big Splat runners.

Big Splat is a class 5 rapid approximately half way down the run. It is unique compared to the rest of the run due to a consequential approach and massive house size boulders. This rapid is probable the most documented on the run. Above is the shot of the weekend. The picture is of Jesse Wilson a kayak instructor with Riversport School of Paddling running the final drop of Big Splat.

Monday January 18th Dirt (see previous post) and I paddled the Upper Youghioghany River. With Dirt motivating from DC I skipped out of work early for a dusk patrol. 3.3 feet on the gauge* allowed for less slot lines and more of a river feel. Try to enjoy the scenic river views with the bouncy footage. I was hard pressed to keep the camera still.

This week IR was glad to have Micheal Shields (aka: Dirt) drop in. With good water ultimately motivating his travels we put him to work. Recycling was taking over the loading dock so we put Dirt in charge. Dirt is by far the best candidate for the job as he is never scared to talk dirty, get dirty and run the brown. Stay tuned for some head cam footage of our dawn and dusk paddling adventures.

Dirt Recycles

More goodies from Mexico this winter with Aaron Koch and crew!