April
11
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Nantahala Attainment | Pyranha 12R
Attaining upstream is about the easiest social distancing type of whitewater paddling we can do right now. No shuttle needed and no contact with others. But it’s a heck of a great physical and technical workout. Learn the attainment lines on the Nantahala River as I walk you up stream in my Pyranha Kayaks 12R from the freestyle hole at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, all the way up to Nantahala Falls.
While North Carolina continues to have a Stay Home, Stay Safe order in place, we are allowed to exercise outside while respecting all other safety precautions, like social distancing. I’m lucky to live just a few minutes from the Nantahala river, attaining requires no shuttle and therefore no contact with any other person and lastly, I have been attaining on this section of the Nantahala for decades and the whitewater is well within my technical abilities. If you can’t say the same, Stay Home and Stay Safe!
Chris Hipgrave 
I read your comparison of the Dagger Green Boat, Stinger.. It was very informative and helpful. I had decided on going with the Green Boat for what sounded like a more playful slalom like feel. However that left one boat in question, the Pyranha 12 R. I noticed this more recent clip of you attaining in the 12 R. Attainment is primarily what I am interest in doing with the decided boat. What are your current thoughts of the two? In addition a little surf and calm water paddling would be a bonus. I could be asking to much for one boat but any more feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and I hope this finds you well.
Hi Cory. I should start by telling you that I helped design the 12R so my reply is biased. 😄 The 12R is more fun than the rest, with a super dry bow and the bigger the whitewater the faster it goes. It’s a wonderful attainment boat as a result. Obviously with my input in the design I am very biased but we took what I learned from all the other designs and moved 12ft long boat design forwards.
Thank you for your response. You’re honesty goes a long way. You have a new fan. Congratulations on all your success.