New Fuji FinePix XP60 Waterproof Camera–First Impressions

With summertime paddling fast approaching, we review one of the latest Fuji FinePix waterproof cameras on the market.

A compact, sturdy waterproof camera with the following important features:

16~MP still photos

1080i Full HD Video @ 60 fps

6m Waterproof

1.5m Shockproof

5 x Optical Zoon

Optical Image Stabilisation

Flash

Hi Speed Shutter (up to 10 fps)

Good safety locking features on the battery/memory card compartment.

Standard on/off and shutter buttons but with added dedicated sequential shutter button for (up to) 10 frames per second shooting – perfect for those action shots!

Large, bright screen for easy picture framing.

Easy to operate menu buttons (very important for cold, wet hands) with dedicated video record button.

Standard tripod mounting screw in the base.

Easy to navigate menu screen with no confusing settings/options.

Now here’s the video with all the specs:

Other notable features:

Start up time from standby is very quick (so none of that waiting around for 10 seconds while you loose that important shot).

Zoom function works during video function (something not always possible with compact cameras).

Takes a normal sized SD card.

Saves video in Quicktime format.

Now all that’s left to do is hit the river and try it out!!

Order yours here and get a FREE 4GB SD card and carry case included:

http://www.i-canoe.com/Cameras/Fuji+FinePix+XP60+Waterproof%25252FShockproof+Camera.html

Galway Fest 2013

A well stocked Van of demo boats.

Some really cool prizes up for grabs

 

The race takes place in the small coastal village of Spiddal.

 

Pre-race briefing.

All important flags.

 

The view down towards the finish line, from above the fish counter.

Paparazzi at the ready.

 

Mickie Brennan and Colin Wong racing to 2nd and 3rd place in the backwards Boatercross!

Gratuitous Buckfast Shot.

Sunny Clifden (not photo shopped).

Moe perfecting his “Donkey”.

Prize Giving Time.

 

Some videos of the WW racing.

New Kokatat Gear!!!

The Aries PFD has been around for a while but this is the first year it is available with CE/ISO approval.  Light-weight, low cut, with a single pocket and 70N of buoyancy, this is a great allrounder especially suited to sit on top/touring paddling.

The Whirlpool Bib is one of those highly regarded, unique Kokatat pieces.  It was the first bib/drypant available with a twin waist to mate with any twin waisted drytop to give a completely dry seal (in the right situations) and drysuit style performance from seperates.  Now available in 3 layer Hydrus material and with relief zip (or dropseat) and socks as a stock item for only 300 euro!

Completely new for 2013, the Kokatat/Jackson collaboration to make a funky new drytop and (much awaited) shorty drytop.  Both have twin waists and latex seals with neo overcuffs.  Sizing is a little on the snug side so most customers will probably find themselves jumping up a size from normal.  The overall cut is very good with no excess material and the 3 layer material and Kokatat build quality give confidence of a hard wearing drytop that will last for years to come.

New Shoes!!!

Just in this morning, new booties from NRS featuring new Vaporloft (warm fleecy) lining!

http://www.i-canoe.com/Foot-wear/FREESTYLEWS.html

http://www.i-canoe.com/Foot-wear/NRS-WETSHOE.html

Paddle Expo 2012, Day 1

Some quick snaps from our first (busy) day at Paddle Expo 2012.

More to follow tomorrow plus a full write up!

Nottingham summer Training

Last week myself, Tom Galione , Craig Cummins and his dad Eamon headed over to the white water course In nottingham. We went over on the ferry and had the best part of a five hour drive on the other side between stopping off in Liverpool and traffic the whole way, But we had the laptop and the Ipad to keep us going .  When we arrived at the course we headed straight to the campsite and set up base.

Our Home for the week

Once that was sorted out we got our gear together and headed to the course. The plan was to get our act together for team Trials. Its my first year as a senior and Its looking like one of the tuffest years in a while.

heres a few photos from the week to give you an idea how we got on and a short video I made too. Thanks for reading.

Conor

Thanks to Surfplugs, Third Eye Media, Jackson Kayak and I-Canoe for the Continued Support.

Canada the great ottawa river

SO! this summer i decided to get out of boring old Ireland  and head to Canada to work on my paddling and coaching . And what can i say i left with the standard of both so so high thanks to the river and the liquid skills team including Joey Hitchins a legend in freestyle kayaking for the the 2 months i had access to an amazing river with the best coaching on and off the water!!! We worked shadowing for joey and some of his other world class coaches which in itself was an amazing experience .

The River was simply amazing i did not  paddle a mile without running into some top class white water .For the first couple of weeks all we got was corner wave and right side which was still pretty good . I guess what really hit of the summer was Garb this wave is everything you could ask for retentive bouncey and big air !

Just down From Garb  we had another sweet little nook on the river push button which was 2 features a nice fast hole and a mellow little wave just  behind it perfect for the best of both worlds . All in all it was a great trip and already have plans to go back .

Id like to thank my sponsors for supporting me in my trip over . Big Thanks to ( I CANOE , KOKATAT , JACKSON KAYAK , SNAPDRAGON , CORE PADDLES , )

Outfitting a Kayak

So after I spent some time with Muireann outfitting her boat I recieved a number of messages asking for input and help outfitting their boats

So heres a video guide to help outfit your boat

Boat Outfitting Video Guide

I used a Wavesport Project X and then shows The Jackson Rockstar at the end but most of the sections will cross over to most boats.

 

The most important thing is to be comfortable you will learn more and have better control if you you have good point of contact with the Seat, Backrest, hip pads, thigh braces and footrest. If you are missing any one of these you will move independantly of the boat and cause the wibbly wobblies!

Hope it helps

Adrian

 

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Canada is over...

Well we have been back just over a week now and Canada was definitely the best trip of our Lives. Paddling everyday on some of the best whitewater in the world is unbelievable but when we got home It really put Ireland to shame. I think a video and a few pictures would do better than me blabbering on so here it is, our one month trip, 98GB of footage liquidated down in to a mere 400 Mb. Next time we will be off back to HPP, be sure to look out for that video, Later