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I liked that you shared, to a greater depth than usual, the fears that crossed your mind along the way. Last year I abandoned a planned run down the Petawawa when the river was already super high and the forecast was calling for an insane amount of additional rain the next day. Ended up paddling upstream back to launch in the dark. I was a bit surprised that you didn't consider the option of just camping out overnight and then finishing up in the morning.
I like the camera angles. Behind and to the side you're paddling on is epic while going through rapids. Also the slo-mo, you did that right, didn't slow it down too much but just enough to capture the the intensity without losing it in the slo-mo
This video is a raw and powerful example of what paddling sport can be. Springtime - high and cold water. Great angles from the rear over shoulder perspective. Sometimes you just don't know how long a run will take because the guidebooks are wrong or were never written. Some of those rapids were near class 4 in my book. Keeping a positive attitude and smashing out the route with finesse when most would fold. Great stuff Jim stay confident out there!
Sitting on edge of ones seat as your bitting your nails as the next turn adds more epic events. Tori your a brave woman being married to this amazing adventure man.
Great job JIM in getting to your truck safe. That to was one hell of an adventure. Thanks for all the information on what you used and the gear you used its great to get thus info and the footage of the river on class 1234 rapids.
That was a nail biter. How is reading the river in the twilight? Easier seeing the white froth and curlers, seeing lines, or worse? I’ve always wondered. Great video!
Me, and another armature bow man , wrapped an open top canoe in strong class 4 rapids. The canoe was 1 month New. We bent it between a couple of trees , jumped inside on the keel and used it another 25 years with minor leakage. One Bucket List Item down... with a Yak to go in future years.
Oh that was just a great start to a new season of wonderful adventures. Thank you so much for taking us along. You've been putting up some great stuff and i'm excited that you're going to get to be on tv with your family, But I also love it when you're out on the river too just going for it. Thanks jim from a grandma in portland oregon.
I always enjoy your white water trips. You're able to both push it into the exciting rapids and know your limits. Great to watch your excitement while also being safe (but not *too* safe ;).
What a great video Jim, I am relly impressed by the new canoe and how quickly you mastered controlling it. Just my thoughts, but somehow I think you like to create a more challenging scenario for yourself., you seem to thrive under the pressure, glad you used your common sense to make this adventure thrilling but still safe. Thanks for sharing with us.
That high water is a little reminiscent of the South Seal with the water in the trees. Nice looking little canoe. Does the yoke have a mounting point for stowage? And thanks for not stopping filming. This is a good one-
Jim baird sidewinds away through the river cookin along and defeating darkness. Jim… Tori… I have been commenting about sidewinding for months now. Can you pls incorporate into the video? I think it fits well!
Could you have made it a one overnight trip camp by the river? How many canoes have you put white water and spray deck on now? How long is that canoe? Cheers
Don't tell anyone Jim that I grabbed a terry cloth to wipe water droplets off my screen only to realize it's your the water dropdrops on your screen 😂❤
You're a confident and courageous guy but also calculated...Great to see your decision making at work. Here's to a great year of paddling for the bairds!
Sidewinding Jim Baird THE HALLMARK CANADIAN avoids rapids solo and defeats darkness to become the first decent of the Wagamakeipuki river in bumble frick egypt canada and saves the country from the NHL expansion teams! Hell of a video bud great run and keep em coming
The behind/forward-facing camera placement is great. The offset view definitely enhances the spatial effect when you are bombing the rapids! Makes it look even more impressive. Thanks!
Man that’s a nice boat. Your videos have inspired me to learn how to canoe. I’ve purchased myself a second hand Nova Craft 16’ Prospector. I have a 3 day river trip planned next weekend. I can’t wait
Now that is what I'm talking about. It has been a while but when I saw you in my favourite area, I was pulled in. I love the madawaska, and you make it the most fun that I have seen it. At 71 I am not a whitewater paddler, I'm afraid that I would make a real mess of things trying that. I have missed your paddling adventures and I am glad to see that you are back. Me and my 15' prospector love doing the lower madawaska, but this trip you did, really got the blood pumping. Have a great summer.
Thanks a lot and will do! I enjoy the lower mad and I used to run it from Aumand’s Bay to Buck Bay regularly on day trips before going to my family cottage in the area.
Great stuff big fella, that boat looks like a superb edition to the fleet. Favourite part? Big Jim back in his natural habitat of course, getting wet so I don't have to.
I think that you are right about your supernova being pushed by waves -- it likes to have a good load to give it some momentum when hitting waves. I would say it is a whitewater tripper rather than just a whitewater play boat. Used mine on a solo of the Colounge and Noire and it ate most rapids for breakfast.
You should drag that boat to Bozeman Mt and run it down the Gallatin river...house rock and white mile...I like the rapid running best of all your videos....ya crazy sombitch....lol
Now this was a well done canoe video. You managed to make it exciting (lots of canoe videos are scenic but not exactly exciting). Well done! I wish I was on the river with you!
After taking off the river just at dusk twice, my rule was no unknown rivers without anyone that knew the river after 9 pm. Saved my bacon. I was paddling down a small class IV river with two friends. Another friend caught up to us and paddled ahead to the take out. When we got here, he said, what are you going to paddle now. We had planned a short paddle down a nearby river. One of my friends asked, what else is running. He mentioned a class V river we had heard of, but never paddled, my two friends said lets go there. So we were off. Dropped off a couple of cars at the take out and drove to the put in. The put in was right above a 5' ledge. I asked, what level is this. I don't know, never run this before. That was it. I told them I would wait at the take out for them. Both my friends ended up walking off the river. One had been chased by a bull and the other walked off to a farm house and got a ride to the takeout. The next day we ended up walking in to get the two kayaks. One of the guys had injured his arm and couldn't paddle, so I paddled his kayak out. We spent the next week paddling various rivers successfully and having fun.
Almost midnight here Exciting watching you move the waters As you recover curling i Waves pulling you in Churning waters trying To tip you in Your strength is your Friend Big Jim Waves trying to pull you In I am
Loved this video. Cutting it close for sure. Question, why not make it over two days? Pack a light overnight setup - tarp, pad, bag, minimal freeze dried food etc. Setting up on that road would be perfect and you could take more time scouting and just enjoying it without stressing about the dark. But hey, you are out there doing it and I'm pecking at a keyboard. Kudos for getting out there and bringing it.
Thanks a lot for tuning in! Please let me know what you liked most about this video and I would appreciate a sub too if you aren’t already. Have a great day!
Slo-mo water immersion!!!
I liked that you shared, to a greater depth than usual, the fears that crossed your mind along the way. Last year I abandoned a planned run down the Petawawa when the river was already super high and the forecast was calling for an insane amount of additional rain the next day. Ended up paddling upstream back to launch in the dark.
I was a bit surprised that you didn't consider the option of just camping out overnight and then finishing up in the morning.
@@pawlah1 me too!
@@NobleEndeavours123 smart move, I actually didn’t have any camping gear with me
I like the camera angles. Behind and to the side you're paddling on is epic while going through rapids. Also the slo-mo, you did that right, didn't slow it down too much but just enough to capture the the intensity without losing it in the slo-mo
So, a typical Jim Baird paddle after night has fallen! Very fun whitewater trip; thanks so much for givin' it.
Some good decitions made there, realizing limitations, and not risking too much. Family will thank you for that!
Thanks a lot, ya I think the ones I decided to portage would have been dumps.
Another display of chaos that you finesse like a master
Big Jim, you’re an animal!! Love it!!
lol yep
No debacle Jim! Buurlfest and a success
This video is a raw and powerful example of what paddling sport can be. Springtime - high and cold water. Great angles from the rear over shoulder perspective. Sometimes you just don't know how long a run will take because the guidebooks are wrong or were never written. Some of those rapids were near class 4 in my book. Keeping a positive attitude and smashing out the route with finesse when most would fold. Great stuff Jim stay confident out there!
Thanks a lot. It’s really like a mini expedition even these day trips with the high water and cold water temps
Yeeahhhh!! Your whitewater stuff is my Fave! I love it all, but this is the best. Thanks for sharing the adventure Jim.
Great video. Very exciting. Couldn’t stop watching!!!
Sitting on edge of ones seat as your bitting your nails as the next turn adds more epic events. Tori your a brave woman being married to this amazing adventure man.
Awesome. I love the Supernova. It handles whitewater so well!
Yaaaaaaa I don't live to far from here.cheers
That was fun Jim... and scary 😅
Scary but exhilarating, was on the edge of my seat a few times! Great paddling, thanks for sharing. :) :)
You’re welcome! Ya, scary but exhilarating pretty much sums up how it felt too!
Had To Leave But Back To See it All wow cool ! :)
Such FUNnnn Jim. Very courageous, but nonetheless FUN! Thanks so much for a GREAT video!
Love the solo canoe Jim! " little Niagara sounds relaxing" LMAO
cool to fine this hug
Great job JIM in getting to your truck safe. That to was one hell of an adventure. Thanks for all the information on what you used and the gear you used its great to get thus info and the footage of the river on class 1234 rapids.
You’re welcome, thanks for tuning in
Excellent, Jim. Pretty sleek canoe.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaa! Thanks Jim! Just a dandy of a day for some whitewater ay? Loving all the tips and tricks, extremely useful!
Awesome video. It's a good thing you are a powerful man. Thank you for sharing! LG NB
Amazing adventure, as always
Very challenging run but you did it. Some of those rapids looked pretty rough. Great video!
Intensity is your signature.
I like the camera position when you have it in the back. It makes the waves look bigger.
Thanks Tori for getting this out! Thanks Jim for the white knuckle adventure!!! Great stuff!!
i say thank -you to both !!
That was a nail biter. How is reading the river in the twilight? Easier seeing the white froth and curlers, seeing lines, or worse? I’ve always wondered. Great video!
What a heartfelt thrill when we DID IT
Absolutely! Thanks for coming along,
Confident canoeing. ❤
Me, and another armature bow man , wrapped an open top canoe in strong class 4 rapids. The canoe was 1 month New. We bent it between a couple of trees , jumped inside on the keel and used it another 25 years with minor leakage. One Bucket List Item down... with a Yak to go in future years.
Very nice, that must have been a Royalex canoe!
Was waiting for this one after finding out what your new boat was. Interesting watch as always.
Oh that was just a great start to a new season of wonderful adventures. Thank you so much for taking us along. You've been putting up some great stuff and i'm excited that you're going to get to be on tv with your family, But I also love it when you're out on the river too just going for it. Thanks jim from a grandma in portland oregon.
I always enjoy your white water trips. You're able to both push it into the exciting rapids and know your limits. Great to watch your excitement while also being safe (but not *too* safe ;).
Editing turned out great, really enjoyed the video, very ‘relaxing’. Looked like you enjoyed the high water. Blasting thru the waves must be fun.
What a great video Jim, I am relly impressed by the new canoe and how quickly you mastered controlling it. Just my thoughts, but somehow I think you like to create a more challenging scenario for yourself., you seem to thrive under the pressure, glad you used your common sense to make this adventure thrilling but still safe. Thanks for sharing with us.
That high water is a little reminiscent of the South Seal with the water in the trees. Nice looking little canoe. Does the yoke have a mounting point for stowage? And thanks for not stopping filming. This is a good one-
I was thinking- Come on you p&$#@y ! You should have run that one at 16:00! Haha - you are da fu@#$in MAN, Jim! Long time supporter and follower
We know your that good
Great video Jim! Chota boots look impressive. Where can I buy them in Canada?
Good question, not sure. Try their website if you haven’t already.
Did Tori remind you you have a wife and two kids? lol. Yeehaww! Loved it.
Jim baird sidewinds away through the river cookin along and defeating darkness.
Jim… Tori… I have been commenting about sidewinding for months now. Can you pls incorporate into the video? I think it fits well!
Yeaaaaaah!!!
Jim ,love the videos. Are you and Ted planning a trip this summer?
A couple this spring
Could you have made it a one overnight trip camp by the river? How many canoes have you put white water and spray deck on now? How long is that canoe? Cheers
I think this might be "found footage"
Congrats on your maiden voyage 🚣🏼♂,
you could've used a headlight towards the end.☺
It was good. ☝️🤡✌️
Yes yes yes he's back with the good 🧐 stuff
Yes we need a break from the family stuff being shoved down our throats
Shout out mothaflippin Tori for editing and uploading this 😊
Thank you!!
That was a hair-raising way to start this year's paddling season. Glad you survived. Looked like a very challenging run. Great job.
Don't tell anyone Jim that I grabbed a terry cloth to wipe water droplets off my screen only to realize it's your the water dropdrops on your screen 😂❤
Awesome video, even better editing. Can't wait to be running this in a few weeks at a VERY different water level.
My favorite parts. Sounds of the waters, nature chirping, the scenery. Great video.
Very nice new canoe and great river run Jim!
Yeaaaaah I’ve been waiting all week.
Fun view Jim. As with all your content, I enjoy seeing what you put yourself and your equipment through.
Great, I needed a good video to watch tonight Jim!
Mint
Good to see you Jim. ✌️ ❤️
You're a confident and courageous guy but also calculated...Great to see your decision making at work. Here's to a great year of paddling for the bairds!
Sidewinding Jim Baird THE HALLMARK CANADIAN avoids rapids solo and defeats darkness to become the first decent of the Wagamakeipuki river in bumble frick egypt canada and saves the country from the NHL expansion teams! Hell of a video bud great run and keep em coming
My granddaughter is almost 5 months old and I'm already teaching her to throw her hand in the air and yell YEAH! Lol.
Good job Jim. Great editing Tori
Lots of water in NEVADA finally, can't wait to get out and Kayak camp !! You Brave man !!
The behind/forward-facing camera placement is great. The offset view definitely enhances the spatial effect when you are bombing the rapids! Makes it look even more impressive. Thanks!
Yahooo a great video to watch tonight. As always I'm loving those rapids yeahhhhh🛶🌊🛶❤️👍
Jim baird, u did an amazing job on your adventure
Love to watch u Jim but i miss ur family specially jim jr. Hehehe
Man that’s a nice boat. Your videos have inspired me to learn how to canoe. I’ve purchased myself a second hand Nova Craft 16’ Prospector. I have a 3 day river trip planned next weekend. I can’t wait
Another great video👍 is that canoe smaller than the bobs special?
Jim baird, God will protect you and his angels
Jim in “Beast mode!”💪 Yeah!!
Were you going live today?
epic!
Now that is what I'm talking about. It has been a while but when I saw you in my favourite area, I was pulled in. I love the madawaska, and you make it the most fun that I have seen it. At 71 I am not a whitewater paddler, I'm afraid that I would make a real mess of things trying that. I have missed your paddling adventures and I am glad to see that you are back. Me and my 15' prospector love doing the lower madawaska, but this trip you did, really got the blood pumping. Have a great summer.
Thanks a lot and will do! I enjoy the lower mad and I used to run it from Aumand’s Bay to Buck Bay regularly on day trips before going to my family cottage in the area.
Jim baird, ur going to be fine
all right! thx jim!
Jeez Jim, think I threw out my shoulder helping you paddle around those monsters. Great fun!
Haha, remember RICE for that shoulder. Thanks for watching
Wow you sure get into some dangerous places , keeps us on the edge of our seats . Exciting for sure , be safe !
Will do and thanks. Ya, these types of places can be quite dangerous if you’re not prepared with appropriate skill and gear.
Jim, did your front air bladder not hold air, saw it was deflated when you did first portage?
It did, I’d patched a hole in it but the patch came off
We don't have the waterways here like you have bought back a memory or too for me cheers Jim 😃
Good to hear, thanks very much
Great job editing Tori! Jim another adventure in the books!
How did you know Tor edited this one?
Stand by! Let me get my flowers planted then I'll be watching tonight!!!
Flowers planted and hopping in the kayak with my dog, Lena and bestie Scott! As Huddy says, Ye-ah!!!!!!!!
Very cool. Love the new solo Nova Craft. Some of those rapids were pretty intense but you often make it look easy. Thanks for bringing us along.
You’re welcome! Thanks for tuning in
Great stuff big fella, that boat looks like a superb edition to the fleet.
Favourite part? Big Jim back in his natural habitat of course, getting wet so I don't have to.
2 👍👍 up bro stay safe out there 🤞🥾🇺🇸🍼🐶🐕🦴🍗🍀💕
Will do, thanks
I think that you are right about your supernova being pushed by waves -- it likes to have a good load to give it some momentum when hitting waves. I would say it is a whitewater tripper rather than just a whitewater play boat. Used mine on a solo of the Colounge and Noire and it ate most rapids for breakfast.
Loved every minute! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
You should drag that boat to Bozeman Mt and run it down the Gallatin river...house rock and white mile...I like the rapid running best of all your videos....ya crazy sombitch....lol
Now this was a well done canoe video. You managed to make it exciting (lots of canoe videos are scenic but not exactly exciting).
Well done!
I wish I was on the river with you!
"You're a braver man than I, Gunga Din" as Mr Kipling would say. Awesome Jim 👍
After taking off the river just at dusk twice, my rule was no unknown rivers without anyone that knew the river after 9 pm. Saved my bacon. I was paddling down a small class IV river with two friends. Another friend caught up to us and paddled ahead to the take out. When we got here, he said, what are you going to paddle now. We had planned a short paddle down a nearby river. One of my friends asked, what else is running. He mentioned a class V river we had heard of, but never paddled, my two friends said lets go there. So we were off. Dropped off a couple of cars at the take out and drove to the put in. The put in was right above a 5' ledge. I asked, what level is this. I don't know, never run this before. That was it. I told them I would wait at the take out for them. Both my friends ended up walking off the river. One had been chased by a bull and the other walked off to a farm house and got a ride to the takeout. The next day we ended up walking in to get the two kayaks. One of the guys had injured his arm and couldn't paddle, so I paddled his kayak out. We spent the next week paddling various rivers successfully and having fun.
Super sweet video! TY!
Thanks!
Good to see ya on the river big jim!
Thanks, ya it was great to get out.
Great example of river reading and making the right decisions. Beautiful river! Thanks Jim
Fight those rapids Jim you can do it, YYYEEEAAAHHH !!! That’s what Hudson would say! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
Almost midnight here
Exciting watching you move the waters
As you recover curling i
Waves pulling you in
Churning waters trying
To tip you in
Your strength is your
Friend
Big Jim
Waves trying to pull you
In
I am
Loved this video. Cutting it close for sure. Question, why not make it over two days? Pack a light overnight setup - tarp, pad, bag, minimal freeze dried food etc. Setting up on that road would be perfect and you could take more time scouting and just enjoying it without stressing about the dark. But hey, you are out there doing it and I'm pecking at a keyboard. Kudos for getting out there and bringing it.
That slow motion through the rapids made me think of the song "The Edmund Fitzgerald". RIP Gordon Lightfoot. Nice editing.