Hannah Ray J
Hannah Ray J
  • 91
  • 43 036
2024 Whitewater Kayaking in Review
2024 was a brief water season. We had very high and very low water...but it was packed into a short window of time. I got out on the river as many times as I could. I sliced. I playboated. I fished for smallies and trout. I surfed. I played in the river with my pup and fam. It was a different kind of season, still good in many ways.
Переглядів: 79

Відео

Playboating and riversurfing Charles City Iowa
Переглядів 89Місяць тому
A weekend full of fun at Charles City Whitewater. Freestyle kayaking and riversurfing
Riversurfing DD Wave Iowa
Переглядів 30Місяць тому
Surfing the Badfish Snapper at Charles City Whitewater, Iowa. Love this board for cruising this undulating wave with ease.
Cedar River Surfing
Переглядів 12Місяць тому
Surfing DD Wave on the Cedar River in Charles City Iowa.
Playboating Charles City Whitewater
Переглядів 20Місяць тому
Freestyle kayaking in Exit Exam in Charles City, Iowa.
Riversurfing Iowa
Переглядів 103Місяць тому
DD Wave delivers at higher water flows. The Badfish Wave Charmer is such a fun, fast, responsive board.
SUP Tricks Charles City Whitewater
Переглядів 60Місяць тому
DD Wave is great for learning and practicing SUP tricks. Located in Charles City, Iowa. Board: Badfish Riversurfer 104 Paddle: Werner Ripstick
Riversurfing Charles City Iowa
Переглядів 103Місяць тому
Surfing DD Wave at Charles City Whitewater, Iowa. Board: Badfish Shuvit
Manchester Whitewater Park Iowa
Переглядів 43Місяць тому
Slicing around at the whitewater park in Manchester Iowa. Boat: Jackson Kayak Mixmaster Paddle: Werner Double Diamond paddle
Prairie Rapids Iowa
Переглядів 30Місяць тому
A taste of the features at Prairie Rapids, Cedar Falls Iowa.
Back loop practice
Переглядів 22Місяць тому
Working on the back loop
Jackson Flow on the Peshtigo River
Переглядів 1043 місяці тому
Trying out the new Jackson Flow on one of my favorite rivers, the Peshtigo.
Norfolk Whitewater Park
Переглядів 313 місяці тому
Checking out the new whitewater park at Norfolk Nebraska. Water was low. The eddylines were deep enough for slicing though!
Riversurfing Nebraska
Переглядів 8583 місяці тому
Riversurfing the new whitewater park at Norfolk Nebraska. The level was low and the feature was shallow. High water should be pretty fun.
2023 Whitewater Kayaking Highlights - Hannah Ray J
Переглядів 187Рік тому
Another year of whitewater kayaking fun. Record highwater and record low water. I surfed, sliced, and shared endless laughs with friends on the river. Thanks to the river fam for making countless memories with me.
Riversurfing Scout Wave 2.0 Salida Colorado
Переглядів 178Рік тому
Riversurfing Scout Wave 2.0 Salida Colorado
Riversurfing Charles City Iowa
Переглядів 167Рік тому
Riversurfing Charles City Iowa
Full Shanez Wave Riversurfing Iowa
Переглядів 548Рік тому
Full Shanez Wave Riversurfing Iowa
SUP Riversurfing Spin - Charles City Iowa
Переглядів 256Рік тому
SUP Riversurfing Spin - Charles City Iowa
Tew Shanez Wave Riversurfing Iowa
Переглядів 1,4 тис.Рік тому
Tew Shanez Wave Riversurfing Iowa
DD Wave Riversurfing
Переглядів 299Рік тому
DD Wave Riversurfing
Whitewater Slice
Переглядів 487Рік тому
Whitewater Slice
Salida Freestyle Kayaking
Переглядів 184Рік тому
Salida Freestyle Kayaking
Lower St Louis River Fish Flow
Переглядів 104Рік тому
Lower St Louis River Fish Flow
Charles City Whitewater Park
Переглядів 52Рік тому
Charles City Whitewater Park
Montreal River Canyon
Переглядів 524Рік тому
Montreal River Canyon
2022 Whitewater Kayaking Highlights - Hannah Ray J
Переглядів 153Рік тому
2022 Whitewater Kayaking Highlights - Hannah Ray J
Peak Spring Flows - Peshtigo River
Переглядів 75Рік тому
Peak Spring Flows - Peshtigo River
Manchester Whitewater Park SPRING
Переглядів 141Рік тому
Manchester Whitewater Park SPRING
Jackson Antix at the Manchester Whitewater Park
Переглядів 145Рік тому
Jackson Antix at the Manchester Whitewater Park

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @AdrianaReyes-wx9sg
    @AdrianaReyes-wx9sg 24 дні тому

    Nice moves!!

  • @kaylynnosburn4305
    @kaylynnosburn4305 5 місяців тому

    Hi Hannah! How long of a surfboard would you recommend for a beginner river surfer?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 5 місяців тому

      Hi there! It really depends on what wave(s) you're surfing. Where do you plan to riversurf?

    • @kaylynnosburn4305
      @kaylynnosburn4305 5 місяців тому

      @@Hannahrayj well there is a wave where I live in Grand Junction, CO but I’m not sure that it is very big and it might not even be surf-able except in the high water parts of the season. But I’m close enough to Montrose that I would love to try there. And we are also close enough to Salt Lake City where apparently you can surf on the great salt lake. So idk. I’ve used a long foamie in the ocean, but it’s been awhile and I haven’t ever tried river surfing. I just really want to take it up!

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 5 місяців тому

      @@kaylynnosburn4305 Cool! I liked my Badfish Shuvit, 5'2" at Montrose when I visited there a couple years ago. There are lots of boards around that length that would work too. Check out the local outfitter there, I believe they do rentals so you could try some boards www.montrosesurfandcycle.com/watersportsrentals I haven't surf in SLC, closest thing is the great lakes for me. And for lake surfing I used a completely different board from river surfing. Much longer for lake surfing (8-10' range) That much length in the river can make it difficult to surf river waves. Also, if you haven't already, theres a group on facebook that would be a helpful resource for you: Colorado River Surfers facebook.com/groups/1140967102610838/ I

    • @kaylynnosburn4305
      @kaylynnosburn4305 5 місяців тому

      @@Hannahrayj oh that’s so awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to give me so much useful information 💗

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 5 місяців тому

      @@kaylynnosburn4305 You are welcome! See you out on the river!

  • @nateskayakingadventures4676
    @nateskayakingadventures4676 6 місяців тому

    Sweet

  • @SURF-MAN
    @SURF-MAN Рік тому

    He zooming

  • @ArthurFellig
    @ArthurFellig Рік тому

    This looks so fun! Is the wave firing right now??

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      Unfortunately it’s not in right now. Still waiting for enough rain to bring the river up considerably.

    • @ArthurFellig
      @ArthurFellig Рік тому

      @@Hannahrayj Thanks for sharing this video. I had no idea that this even existed. Definitely looking forward to making a trip down to check it out!

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      @@ArthurFellig holler when you're down this way! Here's flow and description info for the park. Please send rain! www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/10267/main

    • @ArthurFellig
      @ArthurFellig Рік тому

      @@Hannahrayj Thanks lots! Will do. Looks like it's pretty low currently. Will the wave come up in the winter time? Or is it a spring thing??

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      It can come in anytime with enough rain. Typical rainier times are spring and early summer, but one big rainstorm can change it all. We’re on year two of drought, so rain has been sparse. Hope for lots of precipitation!

  • @2dazetake
    @2dazetake Рік тому

    After growing up in cali,and riding the waves in Huntington Beach, this looks a little boring,your standing in one place,and although it's good for your balance,it's just not the same,I remember when I moved to Springfield Illinois, I felt like I was stuck on cornfield Island, and headed right back to the beach in cali 8 months later,I live about 2 hrs from the beach on the east coast now, even though I'm too old to surf, I have to have to be close to a beach,it was killing me when I was younger to be stuck in the middle of corncob island. 🤣👍🏝️

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      To each his own, glad you found your happy! I love my home.

  • @paksaokayaking4234
    @paksaokayaking4234 Рік тому

    Epic!

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      It was pretty great!

    • @paksaokayaking4234
      @paksaokayaking4234 Рік тому

      Was this a pfd or have you been there before?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      It was our pfd. Brian, who led us down had been there before.

  • @briankrueger1142
    @briankrueger1142 Рік тому

    Nice video! Do you remember the level?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      The recorded phone message at the dam was reporting 3200cfs.

    • @briankrueger1142
      @briankrueger1142 Рік тому

      @@Hannahrayj Thanks. We paddled it yesterday and it was much lower.

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj Рік тому

      @@briankrueger1142 what was it for your run?

  • @mrmartinsackett2
    @mrmartinsackett2 2 роки тому

    That’s awesome!! You’re Awesome!!! 🤙

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 2 роки тому

      Definitely a learning curve for me on this wave.

  • @surferdude420mannnnn
    @surferdude420mannnnn 3 роки тому

    So sick!! I think I’m gonna come check this out

  • @eristicfreethinker2098
    @eristicfreethinker2098 3 роки тому

    Nice surfing. You’re lucky to have such a nice wave so conveniently located. Are people able to surf full size paddle boards there? The wave shape looks very friendly.

  • @jjdladams82
    @jjdladams82 4 роки тому

    Headstand while surfing? I can’t even...

  • @paulminga4344
    @paulminga4344 4 роки тому

    Good job keep it up!

  • @paulminga4344
    @paulminga4344 4 роки тому

    Good job keep it up!

  • @scottsanders8322
    @scottsanders8322 5 років тому

    _We really like these•••>__allmy.tips/SevylorKayaks?δθ__ Bought 2 for easy local lake trips and are satisfied. They blow up quick and have all of the parts you need. Stable enough to ride some boat wakes and even kick back on the seat._

  • @Tony22Ojdm
    @Tony22Ojdm 5 років тому

    _We just returned from a kayaking trip with friends•••>__allmy.tips/SevylorKayaks?ει__ They purchased hard side sit on top kayaks so we were able to compare them to the inflatable version. Our friends were ready to switch to the inflatable ones after using them. The inflatable ones are more comfortable, more stable and more portable. I am happy with my purchase!_

  • @brandonwafer1515
    @brandonwafer1515 5 років тому

    What kind and how thick of hoods you guys use in cold water paddling?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 5 років тому

      Use the NRS 2.5 hood for kayaking and for fall/spring surfing. www.nrs.com/product/15047.01/nrs-storm-hood And for winter surf I use an Xcel 5/4 drylock wetsuit with attached hood. I think the hood would be 4mm on this, but i'm not positive. www.xcelwetsuits.com/shop/product/womens-fullsuits/drylock-hooded-6-5mm-2?color=BLK&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxrbwBRCoARIsABEc9sg4tFCC2O2MohFCLyYnHLHQZwBYjHAHOI0JgbYPoAbopty4psww2gkaAr25EALw_wcB I've also used a 5mm diving hood, but it was pretty stiff, not very flexible.

  • @brandonwafer1515
    @brandonwafer1515 5 років тому

    Love to see fellow Iowa paddlers! Do you recall the pesh water level in this video?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 5 років тому

      Awe Thanks! We so love the Peshtigo. We got lucky and caught the Pesh lots of time this past year, from around 20" up to 39". I'd have to check back at my log book for the exact level in the video, but I believe it was somewhere around 30"

  • @940joey2
    @940joey2 5 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @paddlepaddlepaddle8147
    @paddlepaddlepaddle8147 5 років тому

    Mmmmmm Dagger Axiom love!!!.

  • @millerslanding2310
    @millerslanding2310 6 років тому

    :)

  • @DaveGusComedy
    @DaveGusComedy 6 років тому

    I should have asked. What level is best for the biggest green wave?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 6 років тому

      Hi David, It depends on what you're looking for as the wave changes character with the levels. For the most consistent green wave, although not the largest, look for 1000-1500cfs. For a larger, but potentially inconsistent/tricky to surf wave look for 3000-4500cfs. Hope this helps, happy surfing!

  • @DaveGusComedy
    @DaveGusComedy 6 років тому

    I LOVE IT!! I'm SO jealous. I gotta visit!

  • @bernardschroeder5541
    @bernardschroeder5541 7 років тому

    Hi Hannah, Can you explain the difference in the two Antix? It seemed like the first multi color boat had more volume than the solid red one.

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 7 років тому

      I'll send you an email.

  • @Hannahrayj
    @Hannahrayj 8 років тому

    Hey Alyssa, email me and I'll give you the scoop for whitewater kayaking. Email is hannah_rayj@yahoo.com

  • @AlyssaLynn193
    @AlyssaLynn193 8 років тому

    Okay question.. My friends and I want to try out whitewater rafting, is this a nice beginner spot?

    • @Hannahrayj
      @Hannahrayj 8 років тому

      The Manchester whitewater park is an excellent place for beginners, although you'll be hard pressed to find anyone rafting the whitewater parks in Iowa. Most people are whitewater kayaking, whitewater stand up paddle boarding and tubing/swimming at the parks. This park is friendly for new people, but wear a proper fitting PDF and a helmet and sturdy shoes are strongly suggested. Its still a wild river with current, rocks, etc, and we are mammals with no gills. A little common sense goes a long ways. Where are you located? I'd be happy to point you in the right direction for rafting.

    • @AlyssaLynn193
      @AlyssaLynn193 8 років тому

      +mouszehrc I meant kayaking! Thanks so much! We're all really excited to go!