Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

The WWR crowd are having a discussion about footwear.....the ICF are introducing a rule which states they must wear shoes in the boat from 2009. Basically they have to have a thick enough sole to protect the feet and not fall off if you swim (no mention of what is thick enough etc) The main concern...

Looking at the wording from the ICF "gates consist of 1 or 2 suspended poles", puts a different slant on this as it suggests only a minor change in the way we construct a slalom course. As for the development of technology to determine if a penalty has been incurred - why do this when your ultimate...

Mmmm, thinking more about this it does pose a few questions My suspicion is that the next step would be miss a gate and you are disqualified - Ok at the top level this is in effect the situation now, but think of those beginners, (or even div 1 paddlers) who make a mistake and mis a gate - writting...

I have to admit that my first reaction was aargh what are they doing, it will be a disaster. Having thought about it, i think it will be good for the sport. By not having a clearly defined gate to navigate your able to make more decisions about your route, which could conceivably result in you loos...

I personally would be against the exam answers being placed on the web. The reason for this is, that in some cases people will simply memorise answers but actually not be able to interpret the situation being portrayed. If this happens you run the risk of a reduction in the standard of judging. Tha...

This is a load of crock if you ask me..... Anyone know if the french have an equivilent to April Fools day? The two times were seperated by 2.47 secs, so there was no way you could call it a dead heat even if you did add on a penalty for a touch. oh and there is nothing on the ICF web site to eithe...

Hi, I've noticed that Navman has added a sports GPS device to their product range, which you can strap to your arm, that will provide you with readings for distance, speed etc. Has anyone gone out an tried to use one of these whilst paddling? It would be interesting to know if this is viewed as a b...

One way to help sell the sport through TV etc might be if personalities/celebraties that are in the public limelight were involved. The only problem being, is money as i suspect they would want an appearance fee for a start rather than being willing to give up some of their time for the fun of it. ...

From the WWR web site, entry fees are: DIV A ENTRY FEES Senior / Veteran £10 per Paddler £15 if Late Under 23 £8 per Paddler £12 if Late Under 18 £5 per Paddler £7.50 if Late DIV B & OPEN ENTRY FEES Sen , Vet & U23 £5 per paddler Under 18 £3 per paddler 25% reduction if “Double” events entered 2 or...