I got the chance to run a portion of the C to G (Coloma to
Greenwood) section on the South Fork American today. I’m recovering from a shoulder injury (sustained during the kayak polo World Championships last summer) and I have been doing a little flatwater paddling but this was my first moving water. There isn’t anything too challenging in this stretch but it was good just to get out and feel the water moving against the boat. I was demo-ing an ’06 Jackson Fun for the first time. It’s definitely more playfull than the Big EZ I normally paddle – but it actually feels faster on the wave even though it is considerably shorter. We did a little surfing at Barking Dog but I was reluctant to try anything else until I have more confidence in my shoulder. It’s interesting how the psychology of an injury comes into play – I felt strong and fit and didn’t have any pain but still wanted to take it easy.
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