Boofs and Beatering "Last Cheoah Lap of The Year"

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  • @alexharvey3594
    @alexharvey3594 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At 8:50, good footage of the hydraulic that I think makes that section so dangerous. KE may have touched on this. There is micro eddy below, possibly a spot to set safety?

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that’s a sneaky one and I knew it as soon as I dropped in it not a easy ledge to get out of…

  • @andrewnau433
    @andrewnau433 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You couldn't organize a river cleanup day that effective! Good job Wade.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, it was crazy in that one rapid but in all the harder rapids everyone styled it crazy sometimes it's the ones you don't except to cause all the trouble

  • @1stVARifleman
    @1stVARifleman ปีที่แล้ว +5

    KARMA: "How many swim bells are we going to get for that one Pete!" 😂 No worries it happens to all kayakers at some point. I need to remember that myself so I'll push myself more, because there is undeniably a little shame with every swim. Love both you guys' channels, keep sending it. Maybe one day I'll paddle with y'all on some river.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pete’s awesome such a good dude to be around in general in and off the river…

  • @huntergipson3447
    @huntergipson3447 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that was a hell of a lap ! Glad Pete didn’t get hurt 🤙🏼

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah was all fun just some random happenings

  • @MichaelDonlinAwesome
    @MichaelDonlinAwesome ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely cool vid Wade.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was fun day everybody was good

  • @hipernet
    @hipernet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey man! I have fun and I feel the whitewater feeling when I see your videos! Great job!

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like them!

    • @hipernet
      @hipernet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WadeHarrison what do you recommend to record videos with some kind of elevator to the go pro? I have seen before but I dont know de name.

  • @sparkman4681
    @sparkman4681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re a boss on the river. Love the videos.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks buddy always do whatever to help someone in need..

  • @victorwanders
    @victorwanders ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an edge of the seat masterclass in kayaking skills, safety and rescue and camraderie. The river flow itself looks insane 😄 Brilliant to watch and learn

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was running at the best level there was some rain that brought it up glad I got that last lap in before the end of the year

    • @victorwanders
      @victorwanders ปีที่แล้ว

      It was awesome, don't feel so bad about my own swims now, can happen to anyone! That manoeuvre at 5.17 with the guy caught in tree, telling him to shift weight and lean on bow was genius!

  • @macfawlty
    @macfawlty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was the real deal. Well captured. Any paddler would be fortunate to have you running safety. It looked like no one was immune to the danger (except you). I can’t wait to see Pete’s video. He’ll probably say… ‘Unfortunately, my GoPro died before this…’.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely not immune to it myself my last swim was pretty epic I got folded up inside a 13’ long boat at go left rapid I was sure I was a goner and I’m sure he will have a 3hour video breaking down everything from air temp to the under water rock formations why this happened 😂

  • @waynefatguyinakayak7408
    @waynefatguyinakayak7408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like Pete earned his swimmer bell sticker on this run! 😂
    Glad you guys record all this, because this is WAY beyond my capabilities, but I do love to see it.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it is a shallow ledge there alot of good kayakers have had their fair share of beatings there
      and the swims go for awhile in that spot not much you can really do…

    • @waynefatguyinakayak7408
      @waynefatguyinakayak7408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WadeHarrison as the saying goes, "we're all between swims." Just looking at it I know I would have been swimming more than I'd be paddling hahaha

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@waynefatguyinakayak7408 so true buddy

  • @kayakkootenaybc
    @kayakkootenaybc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your intros! "That was your fault Jacob."🤣

  • @Jesusisthewayandtruth
    @Jesusisthewayandtruth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carrrrnaggeeee day lol

  • @martini7454
    @martini7454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang! That was eventful. Good on ya for running so much effective rescue!
    "That was your fault, Jacob" 🤣🤣🤣 lol

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just knew he was going to blame me for telling him to cross bow in that swirling eddy

  • @FeWolf
    @FeWolf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know about you, but I would have been worn out after all those rescues, Well Done Sir, Well Done!

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was definitely a busy day and did boat review on the Gnarvana in between this 😂

  • @FeWolf
    @FeWolf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did not know that Pedro, I mean Pete, will have to rename that area Pedro 's Falley 🤣🤫

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol Pedro doing little swimdro

  • @JerKayaks
    @JerKayaks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whooo! Was a sick day, even with the beater fest haha!

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah everyone was good so always turns out to be good day

  • @briankrueger1142
    @briankrueger1142 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work!

  • @larryk1865
    @larryk1865 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn!! Talk about carnage.

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it came on quick but in the actual Harder rapids everyone was styling

  • @kennethstallings3182
    @kennethstallings3182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grand skills and technique.
    Loved the gentle shove to help the swimmer get to the shore after you gave him his paddle.
    Can you share which paddle you had that day?
    Great video as always

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m using the Gpower Twister Creek in this video

  • @scottcook926
    @scottcook926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember like it was yesterday, the first "everyone" release in 2005. Day long yard sale. Story goes they let out way too many CFS of water for the "Class IV" boater. Had several friends do the right thing and walk out. Ahh that day in '05!

  • @4JudgeSmails
    @4JudgeSmails ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Those ledge holes looked smaller on youtube" :)

  • @capnhowdy3406
    @capnhowdy3406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guy who pinned on the tree got lucky you were close by. I've only ran the Cheoah twice. It was the first weekend they started releasing it again over a decade ago. The trees were scary then and everywhere!

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the left side has a bad tree across the main line need to get in there and remove that

  • @joesee8079
    @joesee8079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to edit in the swim bell ! Pete is awesome infectious laugh!

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 you almost did I sent him some of this footage so he will have a 3 hour video out of it so there will be some good bells for him there I’m sure 🤩

    • @joesee8079
      @joesee8079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WadeHarrison 😀

  • @almighty123T
    @almighty123T ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude, would love to se a review of alpackaraft valkyrie, that boat looks sick

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If they send me one i would test one I’m not in the market to buy one but definitely would like to try one even a demo

  • @MarkFitzptrk
    @MarkFitzptrk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Wade, Any thoughts on which paddle you prefer gpower or lettmann after using them both for some time now? if you could only choose 1 which would it be?

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like both a lot the Lettman feels more durable and the Gpower feels like it has more down river power and is a lot lighter

  • @rustyshackelford17
    @rustyshackelford17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wade I was wondering if with your experience the alpha 90 would be a better call than the 75. I am 185 and 5'9. Currently paddling a remix 69. Thanks for the great videos and product tests!

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, No one under 220 needs to be in the alpha 90!

    • @rustyshackelford17
      @rustyshackelford17 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WadeHarrison thank you for the insight brother. Greatly appreciated!

    • @skaaddict2
      @skaaddict2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with wade. I'm 175 and paddled the 90 all year. Just got the 75 and it's soooo much better for me. I feel like I can actually maneuver the boat now.

  • @Cole_Kayaks
    @Cole_Kayaks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think you will continue to use the Pyranha Scorch or swith to the Gnarvana?

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The scorch smokes the Gnarvana so answer your question No
      but the Gnarvana is a really good boat

  • @SchaeferYaks
    @SchaeferYaks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many swimmers in all? I had a rough time that day too. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      in this crew 3 would have been 4 but got the dude off the tree quick

  • @piastpluk
    @piastpluk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @zapsteve
    @zapsteve ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😮

  • @yakob.simpson
    @yakob.simpson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh boy

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol oh boy was right

    • @paksaokayaking4234
      @paksaokayaking4234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you there Jacob who was at fault?
      😂😮😉

    • @yakob.simpson
      @yakob.simpson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@paksaokayaking4234 Wade he made the water steal my paddle when I flipped

    • @paksaokayaking4234
      @paksaokayaking4234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤟🏽🤣🤟🏽

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yakob.simpson hhahaha you were shocked by the sight of Pete there you just flipped out from what I seen

  • @sirfinthetube
    @sirfinthetube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What river/creek is this?

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Cheoah River in North Carolina USA

  • @paksaokayaking4234
    @paksaokayaking4234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you seen this one? Keep an eye out for a special swimmer 🔔 😂

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 yeah was crazy day that’s for sure!

  • @colelaughter4811
    @colelaughter4811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was dramatic lol 😂

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, I was thinking a chill day for last lap of 2022, but it happens.

    • @colelaughter4811
      @colelaughter4811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WadeHarrison getting beatered on the cheoah is expected getting beatered in a pool is legend lol my rib is ffff’d

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colelaughter4811 pool beat downs love it

  • @lrryjons364
    @lrryjons364 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you rescue the River King does that make you the River King?

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤔technicalities apply river king can mean the king of swimming the river or paddling the river so he double up this day 😎👑

  • @CryptoSurfer
    @CryptoSurfer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was that? A cluster what?

    • @WadeHarrison
      @WadeHarrison  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 it was interesting 🧐

  • @thekingassassin7992
    @thekingassassin7992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lots of rookie maneuvers lol