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Dejan Smaic
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2007
Whitewater Kayaker | Professional Geologist | Professional Photographer | US Army Veteran | Videographer (trying) | Cyclist | BMW 1200 GSA Rider | GoPro Addict | Nikon Addict | Addicted to Life | I share my passions with my son.
Links to my favorite gear:
GoPro: gopro.com
Jackson Kayaks: jacksonadventures.com
Cameras: www.nikonusa.com
Camera store: www.bhphotovideo.com
Links to my favorite gear:
GoPro: gopro.com
Jackson Kayaks: jacksonadventures.com
Cameras: www.nikonusa.com
Camera store: www.bhphotovideo.com
Icy Royal Gorge @ 600 in Mid-December
This video is oriented towards those who have not paddled the Gorge in December (winter). It definitely goes in 2024. This video is a little longer than I intended, but I'd like to provide some Beta and show where some of the ice forms. It's not often you get these kinds of flows in mid-December. But, take advantage of them when they do. Sunny, mid-50's, tail wind, and great flows with friends. With the previous weeks cold snap, including a little snow, a few ice shelves and bridges formed. The ice shelves were negligible, but still difficult to get to shore. There were two significant ice bridges: above and below Corner Pocket. Both easily portaged and thick. December 15, 2024 @ 600 cfs.
The first ice bridge is at 33 minutes.
The first ice bridge is at 33 minutes.
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Kayaking Royal Gorge - Late November @ 700 cfs
มุมมอง 3122 หลายเดือนก่อน
It's a special treat to get on Royal Gorge in warm temps with friends in November at these flows. Flows are generally around 350ish, but a release upstream for several weeks gave us double. This video gives a general idea what to expect at this level, with most of the major rapids identifies. This run at 700ish is generally a class III( ) with maybe a IV- (Sunshine and Sledge Hammer). We were p...
Boulder Garden @ 409 cfs
มุมมอง 2294 หลายเดือนก่อน
An aerial view of Boulder Garden, part of teh Foxton Run of the North Fork of the South Platte River. September 14, 2024 @ 409 cfs.
2024 Steamboat Gravel - Select Course Sections
มุมมอง 1825 หลายเดือนก่อน
The 2024 Steamboat Gravel race offered a new course to the Black race, omitting some previous sections, and adding a few new ones, most notably the Whooligan Pass. I was covering the Elite Women's race on the Black course with my videographer. Some of this video included our pre-ride on Saturday, and race day Sunday. The Moon Dust Section was too soft and deep for riding two up, so none of the ...
Horrible Swim Out of Cripps Hole on Clear Creek's Screaming 1/4 Mile
มุมมอง 3.2K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
I've run this section a few dozen times, and Screaming 1/4 Mile is my favorite section of Lower Clear Creek. Had a great run, hit all my lines, but when it came to Cripp's Hole, I was too focused on the hole rather than my boof stroke. Going left of center, I hit the drop and realized I stalled. Cripp's was like a tractor beam, it just sucked me back into the hole. I got into a long side surf, ...
Trestle - Big Wave Trains, Trash, and Trees @ 3100
มุมมอง 4439 หลายเดือนก่อน
A significant spring storm produced a few inches of rain along the Front Range of Colorado, and a few feet of snow in the mountains. Run off from the city streets of Denver and surrounding suburbs bumped the South Platte River to levels where Trestle Wave came in. You gotta take it when it comes because it drops out as fast as it comes in. Don decided we needed to put in by the skate park, whic...
Big Thompson Upper - The Best Rapid Sections
มุมมอง 43710 หลายเดือนก่อน
I was trying out my new Ripper 2 for the first time on Big T. Being a Jackson boat fan and paddler, it was a learning curve. These were some of my favorite rapids on the upper section on Big T. March 23, 2024 @ 431 cfs.
Big Thompson River - Estes Park Dam to Fishing Pier @ 436 cfs
มุมมอง 1K10 หลายเดือนก่อน
A Lake Estes Olympus Dam release gave the Big Thompson River a pre-season treat to in-season flows. This is my first time on Big T and it allowed me to run in a new creek boat, the Gnarvana. This section is considered a class III( ) to easy IV, with the best and busiest section approx 2 miles in...very continuous. I had a great crew with Matt Thompson showing us the lines, Don Dowling and Lorra...
New Years Day 2024 - Waterton @ 221 cfs
มุมมอง 347ปีที่แล้ว
What a way to start the new year by getting on one of our local favorite run at ELF levels...Waterton. We work a lot of eddies and surfed S-Turn. Crew: Matt Beaman, Don Dowling, Matt Thompsen, and myself. January 1, 2024 @ 221 cfs.
Boulder Creek Town Run @500 cfs
มุมมอง 984ปีที่แล้ว
With all the recent rainfall on top of a wet spring along the Front Range of Colorado, Barker Reservoir began spilling adding to the spring runoff. With a heavy thunderstorm adding to this release, Bryce and I headed to Boulder Creek for a higher than usual flow town run...playboat style. Compared to a typical 350 cfs BC flow, the creek was faster, holes were bigger and more playful, but less f...
Numbers - 1000 to 1200 cfs
มุมมอง 1Kปีที่แล้ว
Paddlefest provided the opportunity for kayakers to get together in Buena Vista on the Arkansas River as the season just starts. As the Arkansas River starts to rise, so does the stoke to ride the rise. Yes, bigger can be better. Team River Runner (TRR) chapters also gathers during Memorial Day weekend to celebrate kayaking and to honor our fallen brothers and sisters during their service to ou...
River Rope Hazard!!
มุมมอง 2.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Steven's Down on the Poudre is a Colorado Gem, providing class IV rapids. On this rapid, Tunnel Rapid, can be very tricky with lots of hidden FU rocks, pitons, and holes...level dependent. It's also the one rapid that gives me the most fits. What you see on this video is a wider view of what I saw, being more focused what's in front of me. As we, a crew of 9, made our way through this section, ...
Waterton - A Comparison of Water Levels
มุมมอง 732ปีที่แล้ว
This is a video comparing all the Waterton rapids against various levels. Flows depicted are: 287 cfs, 455 cfs, 763 cfs, and 973 cfs. These are all approximate, but represent what you can expect this season.
Urban Kayaking at Confluence WW Park in Denver
มุมมอง 615ปีที่แล้ว
Today was just too fun, especially on the "All Day Wave"! On a warm day in mid-February, Don Dowling and myself hit up the Confluence Whitewater Park in Denver, Colorado. The whitewater park seldom freezes up, and there are always features to work skills...if you don't mind the foam. I hit up Confluence often during the winter months, and today was probably the most fun I've had there is awhile...
Kayaking Confluence Whitewater Park in January
มุมมอง 2832 ปีที่แล้ว
Kayaking Confluence Whitewater Park on a mid-January day is a special experience in Colorado. This whitewater park is generally ice free year round, with flows varying between 90 to 120 cfs during the winter months unless there is a snow thaw. Joshua Thurmond, Don Dowling and I had a blast playing down two laps. January 14, 2023 @ 97 cfs.
Kayaking on New Years Day 2023 - Royal Gorge Whitewater Park
มุมมอง 2832 ปีที่แล้ว
Kayaking on New Years Day 2023 - Royal Gorge Whitewater Park
Kayaking Royal Gorge's Sunshine Falls @ 390-400 cfs
มุมมอง 1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Kayaking Royal Gorge's Sunshine Falls @ 390-400 cfs
Kayaking North St. Vrain Creek - Shellys Cottages @ 540 cfs
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Kayaking North St. Vrain Creek - Shellys Cottages @ 540 cfs
South St. Vrain Creek Lap - Below Narrows to 1 in 5 Rapids
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South St. Vrain Creek Lap - Below Narrows to 1 in 5 Rapids
Snowmageddon - Kayaking Lower Clear Creek
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Snowmageddon - Kayaking Lower Clear Creek
Poudre Middle & Lower Narrows @ 310 cfs (1.5' Rock)
มุมมอง 9652 ปีที่แล้ว
Poudre Middle & Lower Narrows @ 310 cfs (1.5' Rock)
i prefer the sounds of the water a, good run stay safe out here.
I’m about 50/50 on the sounds
@@DejanSmaic it is a beautiful area
So that's who's drone that was
Cool video, but does your camera not have image stabilization?
Good fight, thought you had it
I thought so too. At first I was having fun because I can usually get out of these holes. Nope...
Great video! Felt like I was there... What put-in did you use?
Blind drops, pin spots, stainers, large holes, small eddies, crazy fast current, giant waves, and super tricky lines; that's the Poudre at flood stage. Great fun if you're up for it. If not, seek calmer waters. Nice video.
Do you have see rafts floating this section?
What did you run into during the swim? Big rock?
A lot of sharp blast rocks like you see on the bank after I got out.
Youch!
Glad you made it out, thank you for posting and reminding us that casual days can turn deadly quickly.
Yeah, for me this was the crux of the run. The hole was an eye magnet and a tractor beam.
Dang, glad you're alright, that looks way more sketchy than being in a peloton ;)
lol! Well, I’ve got stories of a bad crash in St. Louis keeping me in the hospital for 14 days. 🤪
Valiant effort! Thanks for posting.
Yeah, never give up the fight. I really believed I could work myself out of the hole. It gave me a new respect, not fear, for the river.
Wild
It was a wild ride
Way to hang in there Dejan, it takes guts to post your swim like that. That happened to me many years ago, got sucked right back in.
You know, I saw my mistakes before I took on Cripps. My mantra is speed is your friend. I didn’t have a lot of speed this one time I ran Cripps. I’ve even eddied out river left just above Cripps. Well, my number was up
Also, I’m not ashamed of posting. The run was well within my abilities. I also figured it brings heightened awareness of river features. I playboat a lot, and where playboating skills helped a lot.
shit! glad you're ok. you fought that thing well
Yeah, pretty tiring. The swim sucked
Dejan, we met at November hole on Monday. I'm looking for folks to paddle with. Was wondering if I could get with you and your crew?
Super sick
Quite the save at 1:31 !
I started out in a Jackson, picked up a scorch and fell in love with its primary and secondary stability.
hy did you has facebook ?
Legend has it the boat is still there today
Soundtrack blows
Curious, which Wavesport boat are you in here?
JK Antix 1
What would you classify this circuit as ? 2/3 ?
III(+)
I tried it use my diving drysuit you are lucky to put your arms down With me my arms were straight out it’s good fun
Bro I will get you the help you want or need.
😅 mm. ... m. . m. .m . . m .... . n .. .. . . nn." ". .😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😅😊😊😊
For us old schoolers. Minute 7 is number 3. Your number 3 is Number 4. Your number 4 is boogie water.
Good to know. Some people also say the 6's, and some say there is a 7. It would be kinda cool to have signs 😀
Sick as always
That idiot on the rock should have been signaling to you.
Is your go pro on your chest?
No, on the front of my helmet. Look at my profile photo. You’ll see the mount. It stays clear of bottom and rocks if you flip
@@DejanSmaic makes sense, I was wondering how you got so much of the horizon in the shots. Good stuff 😎💪
@@followingrj thanks!
Gunny gorge ?
Tunnel Rapid on the Poudre
Criminal to miss that boof at the top of #2
It is! And the second one too.
Good vid, dude. Numbers is always an excellent run at any level.
Always! Looking for it to hit 2K.
@@DejanSmaic Check your email for higher flow. 5K +-
That could have ended up badly. Glad it's not At least they lifted the rope up for you( try not to kill you). I faced almost the same situation last weekend. I understand the situation requires fast decision but some people really need to learn basic practices
The rope was tied to teh raft, so the lift was minimal, but just enough. Yeah, these things can go badly. The rafter on teh rock reached out to me a few days later and explained what happened. All was good, and hoped everyone learned from this, including a new whistle for one of my crew members.
sick
Good description, thanks.
😂😂that’s awesome
Legend
NIce video. Helpful I am sure. Interesting that they still call the one rapid Green Bridge since it;s been gone for many years. I remember paddling here when it still was up. Maybe you should have included a video of carrying your boats back up. :-)
It's still Green Bridge as I've always known it. Was on it Sunday, and the rapid is still there :-), so are the three pieces of rebar :-)
Thanks for making this vid! Very helpful, only thing I could ask for is 720p haha
LOL! Can't always get what you want, but thanks for the thanks!! 🙂
@@DejanSmaic My bad! Got 1080 now, ever better lol
Always good to see you in the water. I’m trying to get back kayaking myself but my shoulders and back are a little wack at the moment :(
What are these like in the ocean surf?
Royal Gorge forever.
this is a beautiful setting. I really dont think you need to include music in the videos. The natural sounds and the occasional chatter and cheer would be a real fun watch. Gonna subscribe cuz i like adventures.
That looks like a blast. Are you paddling an Antix?
It was a great time. Yep, an Antix 2.0. Such a great boat!
@@DejanSmaic I have a Jackson Traverse and I’m looking for a boat a bit smaller. I see you paddling a Nirvana in some of your videos. Lower clear Creek with your son Is one I just watched. In need to demo one. I had my Traverse at the kayak park in Canon city and had fun on that wave.
your entire kayak game is leaky.
LOL! This is what happens when you get bored!
I enjoyed all the ferry counts. Wow. To bad about your boat.
Juicy flow
Amazing run. I would love to try this one but I’m only a novice. Just bought a cabin at the reservoir so will have to practice up to make this run. Great video.
DUDE!!!! Great run Bryce! Not sure how I came across this video, but had check it out. I'd rather hear more of Bryce' comments than the music, but he was awesome. Had me a little worried at the end, but...