June 27th, 2009 by effort.tv
Tags: French Broad Ledges, French Broad Section 9, Green Narrows, Kayaking, Kayaks, Lower Rocky Broad, Nolichucky Gorge, paddling, Rapids, Raven Fork, River, Watauga Gorge, waterfalls, whitewater, Wilson Creek
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This film was composed over the course of the Spring of 2009 and edited shortly thereafter. Featured rivers include Wilson Creek, Watauga Gorge, Nolichucky Gorge, French Broad Ledges and Section 9, Lower Rocky Broad, Raven Fork & Green Narrows. Most of the footage was shot to show the beauty of run-of-the-mill rapids and the extraordinary kayakers paddling the rapids.
You may preview of the film here by clicking play now or play in popup at the bottom of this post or by subscribing to the Rapid Transit Podcast at iTunes. The full video is available in my Library.
Soundtrack Courtesy:
Colm Acuff - mbira
Harvey
song: up and down
featuring Jon Cox Percussoin
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Thanks and please enjoy,
Spencer Cooke, Effort Inc
http://Effort.tv
June 23rd, 2009 by deadman
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INTERFERENCE is a Surf, Kayak, Travel Film, chronicling the adventures of a group of surf kayakers as they seek waves in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, the US, and Ecuador. Not merely about surfing, Interference focuses on the journey, camaraderie, and fun times of traveling with good friends.
The film’s World Premiere is in Asheville, NC on Thursday, July 9th at 9:30 pm. The cover charge is $4 and proceeds go to US Surf Kayak Team Members.
Visit http://interferencesurf.com for more info on the film.
RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107217000961
June 16th, 2009 by chriswing
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Well, it’s now been 6 months since the conclusion of a 14 day Grand Canyon trip which took place from December 27, 2008 - January 10 2009. I am happy to say that I am finished with this edit, now in its 5th incarnation. I’m satisfied as this was my first attempt at a full length feature, and I can say I chalked up a lot of experience with Final Cut and various other software. My editing has also become much quicker thanks to this project.
Visit my Library to view the film right here on Rapid Transit. Click HERE.
The beginning of the video you will see a short preview for my next full length project due out at the end of 2009 called the Grand Payoff. The project stemmed from this project in that I worked a seasonal job (Christmas trees in Atlanta) to fund my trip to the Grand Canyon and the 2009 season on the road. Once I started this project I realized there was a much larger story to tell and it will encompass several other “starving paddlers” and their stories of survival as a kayaker.
The great music in this video is thanks to a lot of great artists and you should check out their websites and buy their albums…or else.
More to follow soon as I have captured a lot of great footage from being on the road for the past 3 months. Look forward to getting back to the Southeast!
The Hedgehog Dilemma “Mesonges (Bonhuer)”
http://www.myspace.com/hedgehogdilemma
DJ Shadow “Changeling/Transmission 1
http://www.djshadow.com
Saint Germain “Sure Thing”
http://www.myspace.com/tosaintgermain
Denali “Surface”
http://www.myspace.com/denaliband
One Small Step for Landmines “Take Me Seriously”
www.myspace.com/onesmallstepforlandmines
Here’s how to watch this video: At the bottom of this post you will see some small blue text reading “play in popup” and “play now.” If you’d like to view the video here and now simply click one of those links. Another option is to open iTunes on your computer and go to the Music Store. There you can search for Rapid Transit, subscribe for free and receive all our podcasts if you like. You may also view this video on the flash player in my Library HERE.
Enjoy,
Chris Wing
h2odreams.com
June 15th, 2009 by admin
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June 9th, 2009 by darkroom
Tags: bitchslap productions, california, chris gragtmans, daniel windham, fantasy falls, from the darkroom, kayak, Kayaking, Robin Betz, waterfalls, whitewater
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Several winters ago, as I skied down Deer Valley into the Mokelumne Canyon, the ideal of paddling these upper reaches stuck me. After looking at topos, and realizing how hideously steep this section is, my obsession waned. By June 1981 however, the gradient didn’t seem so ridiculous; Chuck , Richard, Don Banducci, Rick Fernald and I put in on a measly 300 cfs.
-Lars Holbek.
To the Cali Pioneers; thank you for opening the gates to the heavenly glory called Fantasy Falls. In the summer of 2008 the T-Dirk crew ventured into the wilderness of Fantasy Falls to celebrate Robin’s 28th birthday. Here’s some shots of the party unfolding by Bitch Slap Productions and safe lines to all the 2009 Crews putting on with in the week.
(watch the video at the bottom of this post, go to the library, or get the podcast on iTunes.)
Clayton on Day 1 Boogie
Runout of above boogie
Chris on Big Daddy Twista
Dry Time at Camp1
View from Camp 1
Daniel waking up to Day 2 with the Mushroom Boof
Clayton on the left line of Mushroom Boof
Graggle that Shroom
Scouting the I Want My Mommy Gorge
Taking the high route.
Entrance rapid to the gorge.
Daniel on the Cleanest Boof Yet
Clayton’s evening lap session of Fantasy. Left line of Fantasy
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Right line of Fantasy
Camp 2
Sunrise from Camp 2
Chris and Daniel with a good morning duel on Fantasy
Chris on the 22footer of Fantasy
Clayton onto Round 2 with Cali Class 3 or locally called The Thang
Chris, Robin, and myself gave Cali Class 3 a swim for granting us clean runs.
June 6th, 2009 by effort.tv
Tags: donkey, girls at play, interference film, jackson 4fun, kayak, Kayaking, Music, Podcasts, rapid, show, stoked, surf, transit, us freestyle kayak team trials 2009, whitewater
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It only took us one year to hammer out four episodes. So much for a regular schedule. Thanks to the listeners who have stuck it out through thick and thin with us. This episode runs 58:05 so may need to listen in a couple sittings unless you’re a superfan or you’re on a long drive.
The year of the Donkey has been one to remember, truly making a place for the Donkey Show as a tradition in kayaking. In this episode we talk about the following…
Intro: Joey and I tell the truth about why this is called the Donkey Show
Email Inbox: We induct the Jackson 4Fun into the Boat Name Hall of Shame
Video Projects: Joey tells about his new film INTERFERENCE and I talk about filming with Anna Levesque for her new Girls At Play, Whitewater Instructional Film.
News: US Freestyle Team Trials was available on Pay Per View.
Music: How it plays into kayak films and the music we are keen on for our films.
Premieres: We talk about how premieres play into the filmmaking process.
Stoked: How kayak films have the power to stoke people.
Broism: Each episode we strike an annoying word or term from the kayaking population’s vocabulary.
You may listen by clicking the small “play now” button below or by subscribing at iTunes.
Enjoy and please send us your feedback, suggestions or tongue-lashings to thedonkshow@gmail.com
Thanks,
Spencer Cooke
Effort Inc
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June 4th, 2009 by effort.tv
Tags: film festival, kayak videos, noc, nolichucky, rei, riverlink, the eddy feeling
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Thanks to Riverlink for hosting the film festival at NOC’s Nolichucky outpost on May 26th. Thanks to NOC for the venue and to REI for the door prizes. This was a laid back event with great energy, great people and an excellent cause.
Foggy Valley: As I was dropping down into the Noli Gorge on i-26 West I thought that there was maybe a fire. Once at the bottom I realized it was a huge layer of fog rising up out of the valley.
Onlookers packed into the NOC rafting orientation room for a premiere of a not yet released Rapid Transit Short Film called “For Lovers.” We also watched an eye-opening, environmental film about the Nolichucky and its water quality. The finale was THE EDDY FEELING by Rapid Transit.
Thanks again to our gracious hosts.
May 24th, 2009 by admin
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RiverLink and the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) Outpost on the Nolichucky River are hosting a white water film festival to showcase the adventure whitewater films of professional kayakers and filmmakers at Rapid Transit Video. The festival will feature the world class whitewater of rivers right in our own backyard including the Nolichucky River and a feature on Linville Gorge entitled THE EDDY FEELING. Films will air on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:30 pm. Event will also feature a boating and outdoor gear raffle with gear donated by REI and a chance to talk with Rapid Transit filmmaker Spencer Cooke. Rapid Transit DVDs will be on sale at the event.
This event is part of RiverLink’s Paddlin’ the Nolichucky, a two week monitoring, education and outreach trip starting on the North Toe River in Spruce Pine, NC and finishing at the mouth of the French Broad River 140 miles downstream near Knoxville, TN. This trip is designed to monitor the water quality of the river, but to also educate the public about the challenges facing the river and highlight the river as a world class recreation destination. Come out and meet RiverLink’s French Broad Riverkeeper and enjoy an evening on the Nolichucky River.
Want to make a whole day of it? Join the Riverkeeper and elected officials from the area for a guided rafting trip down the exciting class II-IV rapids of the Nolichucky gorge. We’ll meet at 1pm at the Nolichucky NOC outpost and end in time to grab dinner and catch the film festival. RSVPs for the river trip are required to Palmyra Romeo, French Broad Assistant Riverkeeper, at palmyra@riverlink.org or (828) 252-8474 x119.
“RiverLink is a regional organization spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River watershed as a destination where everyone can work, live and play. For more information about how you can get involved and learn about all of our projects check out our website www.riverlink.org or contact us at information@riverlink.org, 252-8474. Sign up for our email newsletter to read project updates and find out about upcoming events!”
**This event is open to the public and media**
Don’t miss Paddlin the Nolichucky, a series of fun events surrounding RiverLink’s two week monitoring and outreach trip down the entire length of the Nolichucky River. Visit www.riverlink.org/PaddlintheNolichucky.asp for the details on events such as a film festival, overnight paddle, and RiverFest.
May 26th Itinerary:
8:15 - 8:30: RiverLink Introduction and Introduction of Rapid Transit/Effort Inc + Raffle ticket Sales
8:30 - 8:35: First (1st) Film - Nolichucky: Dangerous Waters (5min)
8:35 - 9:20: Second (2nd) Film(s) - Short Film Compilaton by Rapid Transit (45min)
9:20 - 9:30: Intermission, raffle drawing for REI gear
9:30 – 10:30: Third (3rd) Film - The Eddy Feeling (1hr)
May 23rd, 2009 by effort.tv
Tags: bushman's friend, clutch, cooper lambla, jade tree, jaoan of arc, Kayaking, la grecia, liquid limbs, new zealand, paint it black, Rapid Transit, rivers, shred ready, snowden, southern lovin' pr, suburban home records, the measure (sa), the oatmeal conspiracy, the port huron statement, waterfalls, whitewater
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Finally we launch Cooper Lambla’s fourth and final edition from his 2008 New Zealand Video Journals. This time we have included the entire story in a feature length film, courtesy of Associate Producer, Shred Ready. If you have already seen Coop’s first three NZ video journals then you will be pleased to find the final 18 minutes of the film are totally new footage. Total running time is 47 min 17 sec. VIEW the film on the home page or at Coop’s Library.
Soundtrack by:
The Port Huron Statement - http://myspace.com/theporthuronstatement
Clutch - http://pro-rock.com
The Oatmeal Conspiracy - myspace.com/theoatmealconspiracy
LaGrecia - suburbanhomerecords.com - PR: myspace.com/southernlovinpr
Paint it Black - JadeTree.com
Liquid Limbs - soundstudyrecordings.com - PR: myspace.com/southernlovinpr
The Measure (SA) - kissofdeathrecords.com - PR: myspace.com/southernlovinpr
Joan of Arc - JadeTree.com
Snowden - JadeTree.com
Huge thanks to: 
May 7th, 2009 by chriswing
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I have been privileged in the past year to be directly involved with the development of World Kayak on several levels. One of the more special facets of World Kayak are the Hometown Throwdown’s. The idea of the Throwdown’s is to stimulate participation from those that otherwise may not participate in events. I.e. an event designed and centered around your “weekend warrior” and not your pro athlete. The environment is low stress and highlighted by peer encouragement.
The event’s are designed in a freestyle format with a modified scoring system where such trick as the “paddle guitar” and “shudder rudder” are not only encouraged for style but rewarded. However, prizes are given out for participation, not for winning. New to this year are “Slalom Survivor” events which take traditional slalom events and modify them for fun and challenge. Imagine Nickelodeon’s Double Dare on the water minus the slime. My apologies for that analogy, but I grew up with that and that’s what I picture.
Events are free to participate in and every region hosts around 5 events per season. Check out the link here to see more about the Throwdowns in your region.
The fantastic music in this video short is titled “Shady Shack,” by the Oatmeal Conspiracy. You can check out these guys here.
Here’s how to watch this video: At the bottom of this post you will see some small blue text reading “play in popup” and “play now.” If you’d like to view the video here and now simply click one of those links. Another option is to open iTunes on your computer and go to the Music Store. There you can search for Rapid Transit, subscribe for free and receive all our podcasts if you like. You may also view this video on the flash player in my Library.
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