Canyon Creek, Pyranha Ripper 2L, 500 cfs, April 28, 2024--Brooks Foster kayaking

Canyon Creek seems like a perfect run for a half slice. The drops are big, but pretty easy once you know them, and there is a lengthy warmup section. Also I've done it 50-100 times and it seems like a good way to spice it up. But which half slice? The Ripper 2 L piqued my interest as a playful half slice that can still capably run creek lines, and I opted for it with this run in mind.
Thanks to Conor Bell, Mike Bone, and Josh Roch for rallying with me down this classic PNW creek run!

[@beantooth]

great level!

[@Mirko_SanSan]

Thanks for sharing this! Gorgeous run:-)

[@bfosterkayaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mach318]

Amazing 😍 thanks for sharing 👍❤️

[@chadphillips4307]

Beautiful run. What run is this on AW? I'd love to travel up that way someday. There are a few Canyon Creek runs showing on AW and I'm hope to know where this run is.

[@bfosterkayaking]

www.americanwhitewater.org/content/Project/view/id/94/

[@ryantorrance2574]

I've been thinking of getting a large for this reason, how much do you weigh? If you don't mind me asking

[@bfosterkayaking]

I’m about 180-185 pounds without gear. At my weight the L is fast, easy to turn, and runs lines really well. It’s easy to squirt to about 45 degrees. Harder to get it above that. I haven’t back entered it, but my hips do go under the current quite a bit, as is the nature of a half slice. I have my seat back and wish I could put it back further at least to see how it handles. It’s a really fun boat. I was surprised by how progressive the rocker is since that isn’t the modern trend, but activating it helps it squirt and the stern has a long planing surface that feels great at speed. The Ripper 2 M squirted incredibly but didn’t run lines well for my weight. The L Rewind is too big. The Ripper 2L hits a nice sweet spot for my size.