What is the most exciting thing you can think to do with a crisp clear and cold May afternoon in Metz a northern city in France?
Jump into the Mosselle River for the National Kayak Rodeo challenge - of course! These guys where all battling for a spot in their own national teams so you can imagine it was a great spectacle. I had no idea that you could throw a kayak around like they do, forward rolls etc.
The music was pumping, beers where cold and cheap, it was a great afternoon watching these guys battle it out for braggin rights and a spot in their national teams.
Freestyle kayaking is fast growing sport in France and if your keen to learn it is defiantly the place to do it. They have custom build courses all over France including Thames Valley, Metz, Hawaii sur rhone and slalom courses near Lyon. There are shops who specialise in the sport and will not only provide good advice but the right gear as well.
The music was pumping, beers where cold and cheap, it was a great afternoon watching these guys battle it out for braggin rights and a spot in their national teams.
Freestyle kayaking is fast growing sport in France and if your keen to learn it is defiantly the place to do it. They have custom build courses all over France including Thames Valley, Metz, Hawaii sur rhone and slalom courses near Lyon. There are shops who specialise in the sport and will not only provide good advice but the right gear as well.
This video is one I found on YouTube of the specticle, you can see the tricks, rolls, twists and turns. Very impressive watching. Everseen someone do a forwards flip in a kayak? Better click play, you might want to watch it twice to believe it! The control and skill these guys and girls have are second to none!
