Two average boaters in Northeast Georgia. We started paddling in October of 2021. Cody had been rec paddling a few times and enjoyed it, so he bought two whitewater boats that he knew virtually nothing about. One was a Pyranha H3, the other was a Perception Java. Because we started in the fall, we dove in deep and got dry suits and gear of mixed quality. We did sign up for some basic lessons and safety courses just to make sure we felt comfortable being upside down in a boat. We started working on combat rolls in spring of 2022. Once we got that dialed in (many swims later), we started to challenge ourselves a little more. We got some good gear, and some new boats. I’m currently in a M Ripper 2, and a Scorch X. Both are fireant colorway. Cody has a blue M Scorch, and a gecko 242 Firecracker. There’s still a lot to learn though, and a lot of new water to paddle. Chattooga has become our home run. Can’t wait to see what this year brings 🤙🏼
Congrats! Cheoah is definitely intense! Would definitely be awesome to get down it one day. Im just ready to get on the ocoee lol. Its so close to me it pisses me off im not already going down it lol.
Cheoah was definitely the hardest thing we’ve done for sure. Ocoee freaked us out at first. But it actually isn’t so bad. If your roll is solid, you should be good
@TheChitwoodBrothersKayaking O I can imagine, fast and not much room for mistakes. I can go down fairly confidently following someone, but I do need to practice rolling. It's weird, I've gone almost two years without being in a boat and still got roll first time doing it again. I just hate practicing it lol. It's mainly just sinuses burning after awhile. Did get some salamander nose plugs to try, atleast until I can learn how to close my sinus again.
I just hate how gopro's don't put things into perspective. It all looks insanely fun. Except for oceana, it looks huge on camera, so I know I'd be nervous about that one lol. Like they said, just gotta work up to it.
@@michaelcarter3149 Oceana makes my stomach churn before every run. Not sure it will ever be a comfortable rapid for me. But I’ll send it every time 🤙🏼😂😂
Thank you for popping this up. Whilst sat over here in the UK we often see videos of Dane Jackson and the incredible paddlers but rarely see the weekend warrior rivers, the rivers your fairly good boaters could come over the pond and paddle. That looks like a cracking river. Thank you.
You’re welcome! Just regular class 3 guys here. Appreciate your support! Chauga takes a LOT of rain to make it worth the journey. Also less than an hour from home which is nice and convenient
